New Year Countdown Parties (31st December 2010)

Date: 31st December 2010


Venue: Esplanade, Queensbay Mall, Gurney Plaza, Autocity-Juru, Straits Quay, Pesta Pulau Pinang . This New Year's Eve, expect an exhilaratingly good time as there are more than one parties lined up for you to attend! Join us and the rest of Penang as we celebrate eventful 2010 and welcome 2011!


Select your countdown party place of choice from Esplanade, Queensbay Mall, Gurney Plaza, Autocity-Juru, Straits Quay, Pesta Pulau Pinang and many more! Here in Penang, just like our food, we have a variety of local flavours to suit your taste, and just exactly too as we throw celebrations according to how you want this joyous occasion to turn out!


Expect international singers and hot bands rocking your socks off over at the historical scenic venues with mega concerts and an outrageous fireworks display to bring in the new year at the stroke of midnight!


Come on over to us if you're looking for a crowd who will join you in loud cheers to welcome the year 2011!

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism Board

Penang International Gourmet Festival (22nd Dec 2010 to 2nd January 2011)

Date: 22nd Dec 2010 to 2nd January 2011


The 1st Penang International Gourmet Festival (PIGF) begins from 22nd December 2010 till 2nd January 2011.


This festival made up of a single booklet is a festival-within-a-booklet held to coincide with the Year-End festivities by including promotions of gourmet outlets during the holiday season. With a total of 32 restaurants participating in this festival, PIGF is held to promote the gourmet food in Penang which includes European Fusion and Modern Asian. Rapid Penang, The Preferred Public Transportation, also plays its part in this festival by including in the booklet - which Rapid Penang buses will get you to the destination of your food outlet of choice.


This festival is put together by the Minister of Tourism Penang Office together with Tourism Malaysia, Penang Global Tourism (PGT), HSBC, MATTA Penang Chapter, Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang (MAH-P), Chef Association of Malaysia - Penang Chapter, F&B Executive Association - Penang Chapter, Penang Tourist Guides Association and Association of Tourist Attraction Penang (ATAP). A total of 20,000 copies of The 1st Penang International Gourmet Festival booklet was printed for this festival, half of the amount of booklet which was sponsored by Tourism Malaysia and the other half sponsored by HSBC.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism Board

Pesta Chingay, Lion & Dragon Dance Parade @ Butterworth

Date: 26th Dec 2010 (Sunday)

Time: 7.30pm to 11pm

Venue: MPSP Field, Butterworth, Jalan Bagan Luar to Jalan Raja Uda

Last Sunday, Penang island witnessed the biggest Pesta event, Penang Pesta Chingay, Lion & Dragon Dance Parade held through the streets of Penang in conjunction with the month-long Pesta Carnival in Penang!

This week, the teams from the Penang Wushu Lion Dance, Penang Chingay Association, North Malaya Chingay Association, Kedah Chingay Association, Sungai Dua Chingay Association, Lebuh Presgrave Chingay Association and more will be paraded through the street of Butterworth from Jalan Bagan Luar to Jalan Raja Uda.

This Parade is an annual street parade held in Penang. Today, the parade has evolved into a massive multi-cultural and international event.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Pesta Pulau Pinang, Hangzhou Acrobatic Troupe

Date: 9th to 13th December 2010
Location: Pesta, Sungai Nibong
Time: 6pm to 11.30pm
Admission: RM3 per adult and RM1 per child


This year, Pesta Pulau Pinang is proud to announce that an acrobatic troupe from Hangzhou will be performing 5 nights at Pesta site, Sungai Nibong, Penang.


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All-Star National Chingay Competition

Date: 18th Dec 2010
Venue: City Hall, Esplanade
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Entrance: FREE admission

This year, look forward to see 9 teams Chingay star contestants from Sarawak, Perak, 2 teams from Kedah, and 5 teams from Penang showing off their creativity, flexibility and superb skills with stunts in balancing the towering flag poles on their fingers, foreheads, shoulders and teeth.

The teams will be given a time duration of 8-minutes to perform for the crowd and judges. The participating teams will be judged based on their discipline, their uniform, team spirit, skill stunts and overall performance. The results were given on score cards by each judge and were then tabulated for an average result which determined the results of each team.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Penang Pesta Dragon Boat Race, Teluk Bahang Dam ( 11th & 12th Dec 2010)

Date: 11th & 12th Dec 2010
Venue: Teluk Bahang Dam
Time: 9am to 6pm
Entrance: FREE admission
This holiday season promises to be an action packed one, and an action packed one it will be.


The Penang Pesta Open Dragon Boat Race, highlights the pounding of the drums, one at each boat, spurs the rowers as the 28 teams strive to compete each other for a race that is expected to be neck to neck until the very end.


Come witness as the teams from Russia, Brunai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Melaka, PDRM Bukit Aman, Navy and Penang teams like Pacific West, Penang Forward, Anak Malaysia Batu Uban Dragon Boat Team, Kelab Pendayung Taman Perbandaran and many more taking on the challenge to compete each other at the Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang.


Source : Tourism Penang

Penang Pesta Dragon Boat Race,
Teluk Bahang Dam ( 11th & 12th Dec 2010)

Golden Sands Resort, Penang - Penang Family Package

Golden Sands Resort, Penang - Penang Family Package


From MYR 1,050 per night
Relax and unwind while the kids enjoy fun-filled activities at the sunny Golden Sands Resort.


This offer includes:

• Daily buffet breakfast at the Garden Café for two persons
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for three children below the age of 12 from "Kids Eat Free" menu when accompanied by a paying parent
• Complimentary two-hour Adventure Zone passes daily for up to three children below the age of 12
• Daily ice cream allowance for up to three children below the age of 12
• 20% discount at Max Handicraft, Selangor Pewter, Borneo Straits and Lobby Shop
• Complimentary access to Kids Club
• Complimentary broadband Internet access
• Complimentary shuttle bus service to the UNESCO Heritage site at Georgetown
• Complimentary car park

This offer is available from 1 Jun 2010 through 23 Dec 2010


Terms & Conditions

• Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
• Offer is subject to availability and a minimum of two-night stay is required.
• Any additional night(s) stay will be at Best Available Rate.
• Black-out dates apply from 25 June till 10 August 2010.
• Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.

For further details, please click here.

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang - Romance Package

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang -Romance Package


From MYR 1,830 per night
A romantic rendezvous awaits you at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa with its 30-acres of landscaped gardens and century-old towering rain trees by the beach.


This offer includes:

• Stay in a Rasa Premier Room
• Daily buffet breakfast at Feringgi Grill or Spice Market Café for two persons
• One complimentary romantic candlelight dinner at Feringgi Grill for two persons with a bottle of wine, per stay
• One complimentary romance kit consisting of one CHI CD and CHI synergy oil
• 30% discount at CHI, The Spa
• Rasa Wing benefits inclusive of bath butler service with a deep soaking tub in the room’s private balcony overlooking magnificent views of landscaped gardens or the ocean
• Complimentary broadband Internet access
• Complimentary shuttle bus service to the UNESCO Heritage site at George Town

This offer is available from 1 Jun 2010 through 23 Dec 2010


Terms & Conditions

• Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
• Offer is subject to availability and a minimum of two-night stay is required.
• Any additional night(s) stay will be at Best Available Rate.
• Black-out dates apply from 25 June till 10 August 2010.
• Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.

For further details, please click here.

Traders Hotel, Penang, School Holiday Break

Traders Hotel, Penang, School Holiday Break
From MYR 300 per night. A perfect getaway to experience the unique cultural heritage, food and scenery.


This offer includes:


Accommodation in a Deluxe Room
Buffet breakfast for 2 persons at The Islander
10% discount on massage at Health Club
Complimentary broadband Internet access


This offer is available from 19 Nov 2010 through 2 Jan 2011
Terms & Conditions
Surcharge of MYR 20 per room on 24 - 26 December 2010 (inclusive).
Rooms are subject to availability and not valid for group bookings.
Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.


For further details, please click here.

Switch World 2010 II, Queensbay Mall - 3rd to 5th Dec 2010

Date: 3rd to 5th Dec 2010
Venue: Central Concourse area, Queensbay Mall
Time: 10.30am to 10.30pm


A 3 days expo on all things Apple is expected to rock Apple computers, iPods, iPhone and iPad users who want to learn more about Apple products and get fantastic discount on Apple accessories.


Taking the center stage live at Switch World on 4th and 5th December 2pm is Canadian singer / songwriter Eunice Keitan. Born in Montreal but raised in both South East Asia and North America, this singer/songwriter takes a very organic and eclectic approach with her 4-piece band and their Apple computer. Her acoustic driven melodies and thoughtful lyrics are set to take the listener on a journey of a different kind.


Source : Penang Tourism

Penang Floral Festival, Penang Botanic Gardens, 11 - 19 Dec 2010

Date: 11th to 19th December 2010
Organizer: Penang Botanic Gardens
Contact: 604-2270428
Location: Penang Botanic Gardens


THE Penang Floral Festival 2010 is expected to draw some 50,000 local and foreign visitors to Penang Botanic Gardens. Workshops, contests, exhibitions and various classes on floral related topics will be held during this floral festival. Remember to bring along your camera to snap photos of trees and plants that are bountiful in the gardens.


Souce & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Indonesian Food, Handicraft & Cultural Festival 2010, Queensbay Mall

Date: 5th Dec 2010
Venue: Queensbay Mall
Time: 11am to 11pm
Entrance: FREE admission


This Sunday, come immerse and experience true Indonesian at the Indonesian Food, Handicraft & Cultural Festival 2010 organised by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (Penang), together with the Penang State Government at the Queensbay Mall Open Carpark all day from 11am till 11pm. This festival includes a bazaar of all things Indonesian, such as handmade traditional items as well as deliciously fragrant and popular Indonesian delicacies, cultural performances and also a lucky draw.


Besides that, stay on for the festival later in the day to experience traditional Indonesian culture and performances such as the Kibar Persada Dance, Merak Sunda Dance, Asmaradhana Dance, Gandrung Bali Dance, Renggong Manis Dance, Angklung Performance and more!

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Pesta Pulau Pinang

• Date: 1st to 31st Dec 2010
• Time: 6pm to 11pm
• Venue: Tapak Pesta, Bayan Lepas
• Admission fees: RM3 (Adult), RM1 (Children 7~12 years old)

It's that time of the year again when Penang is all abuzz with fun-filled exciting activities! The annual carnival in Penang known as 'Pesta Pulau Pinang' is back again,and begins from 1st December 2010 all the way into the new year on 2nd January 2011. Organised by the Penang State Government, this carnival is carried out daily from 6pm till 11.30pm. With its tagline, 'Jom Pi Penang', this carnival features many specialties in the trade industry, culture, tourism and festivites!


Highlights of the month-long Pesta Pulau Pinang includes FREE performances by specially invited Acheh Cultural Group who will be performing on 2nd and 3rd December 2010 and the Hangzhou Acrobatic Troupe who will be performing from 9th till 13th November 2010 from 8pm till 10pm. Other than that, the carnival consists of its usual attractions and events such as Snake Lady, National Boxing Competition and Muay Thai, a Boria Competition, and a newly introduced PlayStation 3 Tournament alongside other performances of multi-cultural dances and local artistes.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism