4 More days to register for Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon (APBIM)

The registration for Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon (APBIM) is now extended until the 5th of November 2011.

The categories available for registration are HALF MARATHON, 10KM RUN and FUN RUN. Registration for FULL MARATHON is closed, but for special requests please write to info@penangmarathon.gov.my .

Till now , 24,000 participants have registered for the run. The APBIM secretariat would like to encourage everyone to take this extension as an opportunity to register yourselves, especially in the HALF MARATHON and 10KM RUN. 

Runners for these two categories will receive running vest, bib, finishers’ medal and certificates. For runners who would like to just try out and have fun, you can join the Fun Run. This category will not be timed and runners will receive t-shirts.

Runner who completes the run (in all categories) will stand a chance to win 2 exciting lucky draws! The first is the brand new Proton Saga sponsored by Plenitude and the second is a motor bike, sponsored by Nomad.

Please note that the Penang Bridge will be closed from 1.00am to the 10.00am on 20th of November. The Tun Dr. Lim Chong Ewe Expressway will be close from 12.00am to 10.00 am. Alternatively, you can take the ferry service which will be operating 24hours on the 20th of November. Six APBIM Shuttles will be provided from Jetty to Pulau Jerejak Jetty throughout the night non-stop.

For further details about the marathon, please visit http://www.penangmarathon.gov.my/portal/

Celebrating Ramadhan

On the 1^st of August 2011, Muslims all over the world will welcome the holy month of Ramadhan.

During Ramadhan, Muslims abstain from food and drinks and indulging excessive or ill-natured conduct, from dawn to dusk.  It is one of the 5 pillars of Islam, an obligation for Muslims. 

Ramadhan is a month of spiritual reflection, where one learns the value of patience and perseverance. The end of Ramadhan is marked on the 1^st of Syawal, where Hari Raya Aidil Fitri is celebrated.

Source : Tourism Penang

46TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF PENANG STATE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

14 hb April 2011 (Khamis) - 17hb April 2011 (Ahad)

Time : 10.00 pagi - 8.00 malam

Venue : No. 57, Jalan Macalister, 10400, Pulau Pinang

46th Anniversary celebration of Penang State Museum & Art Gallery on 14th April 2011.

It is a 4 day event which is from 14th to 17th April 2011.

Activities:

1. Children Art Competition 
2. Museum Performances 
3. Exhibition 
4. Outdoor Sketches 
5. Beca Ride
6. Art Books, Antiques, Craft Mega Sale 
7. Sports game
8. Face & Hand Painting 
9. Photography 
10. Traditional Games
11. Short Films Screening
12. Sculpture competition 
13. Craft, ceramic, Batik demonstration

For further details, please contact 04-2613144

46TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF PENANG STATE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

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.


Source & Photo Credit

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)

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

Waseda Brass From Japan in Penang, The Glorious Brass Music

Date: 21st Nov 2010
Time: 2.30am door open. 3pm stars.
Location: Auditorium A, Level 5, Komtar
Contact: 04-6577889. Ticket: RM10.


Waseda Brass From Japan will hold a concert titled "The Glorious Brass Music" this 21st Nov 2010. It will be held at Auditorium A, Level 5, KOMTAR from 3:00pm to5:00 pm.


The Waseda Brass was founded in 2000 by members of the brass section of Waseda University’s Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo, Japan. The band comprises skilled amateur and professional musicians and has an active role in organising concerts in Japan.


This event aims to promote music appreciation among local citizens, especially that of band music through the performance by talented and gifted musicans. It is also one of the music culture promoted by Penang State Tourism Development & Culture. Local school bands and musicians are invited to this event which provides an opportunity for them to learn about the professional standards of performing. This is not just an evening filled with beautiful music by the Waseda Brass , it is also an exchange of cultures contributing to the close ties between Malaysia and Japan.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Cattleya Tang Lan-Hwa Charity Concert in Penang

Date: 12th Nov 2010 (Friday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Red Rock Hotel, Macalister Road, George Town
Ticket: RM15, RM30, RM100 & RM500
Tel: 04-5025520 or 012-5170522


Famous in the 60s and 70s and a superstar in Japan, the evergreen Taiwanese singer / actress Tang Lan-Hwa will be performing in Red Rock Hotel Penang on the 12th Nov 2010 in aid of Penang Bahnhof Youth Centre.


The organizer hopes to raise fund for the purchase of a van for transporting the youth and its maintenance for the year 2011.


For enquiries and reservations, please call contact 04-5025520 for more details.


Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Children's Day Carnival at Adventure Zone beachfront area, Golden Sands Resort

Date: 31st Oct 2010 (Sunday)

Time: 9am to 6pm

Venue: Adventure Zone beachfront area, Golden Sands Resort

Ticket: RM10 (Free admission for adults)

Children's Day Carnival, a one-day event held in conjunction with World Children's Day 2010 offers a host of fun activities for kids and the young-at-heart, inlcuding colouring contest, fun with clowns, sand art, children's story telling competition, children's karaoke competition, milk drinking and ice-cream eating competitions, bouncing castles, face painting and nail art, magic and snake shows, henna tattoo and marching brass band performance, as well as lucky draw with exciting hotel stay prizes,. Free flow of chocolate drinks are available throughout the carnival.

All ticket holders at the Children's Day Carnival are also entitled to 10% dining discount at the Lobby Lounge, Garden Cafe and Sigi's Bar & Grill on the Beach.

The event is sponsored by Celcom, New World Park, Rapid Penang, One World Community, Fitness First, Vico, Enhance Education, Focal Concepts, CEO Bodycare, Wyeth, Sunquick, Tropicana Medical Centre, Padmasri Henna Tatoo, Birthday Castle, Rattan Deco, Diva Spa, Haagen Dazs, Natural Origin, Quench It, Blossom Shine, Prudential, Science of Numbers, Public Mutual, and Snowy Ice.

For enquiries and reservations, please call Priscilla Prasena, Business Development Manager at +012-5846283

Source Credit  : http://visitpenang.gov.my

A Carnival of Love - Bridal Show

Date: 6th to 10th Oct 2010 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Time: 10.30pm to 10.30pm
Venue: Queensbay Mall
Organizer: Star Publications (M) Bhd

IF you’re looking for a customised wedding with a sprinkling of living heritage, the Peranakan Bridal Showcase at the Now and  Forever: A Carnival of Love bridal extravaganza is definitely not to be missed.

The one-hour showcase will kick off at the bridal fair at 6.30pm on Oct 6, where a 20-member troupe will put on an elaborate celebration of love with Peranakan culture at the central atrium of Queensbay Mall, Penang.

Do visit The Star Bridal Fair at Queensbay Mall, Penang, between 10.30am to 10.30pm from 6th Oct to 10th Oct and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes worth more than RM30,000. The other highlights include Japanese Showcase (6.30pm, Oct 7), Fashion Xtravaganza (6.30pm, Oct 8), Keith Kee Couture Showcase (2pm, Oct 9 and 10) and Bridal Splendour (4pm, Oct 9 and 10)

Source : Penang Tourism

168 Years Old "Kew Ong Yah" Grand Float Procession

Date: 10th Oct 2010 (Sunday)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Tow Boh Keong, Hong Kong Street
Hong Kong Street Tow Boh Keong's Kew Ong Yah is 168 years this Sunday 10-10-10!


A grand procession with 30 decorated floats devoted to “KOY” will be paraded this Sunday. Some 10,000 people are expected to witness the procession. There will be also a Dragon, Lion and 24 Drums Troupe in the line up. Special teams from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Johor are participating in this event as well.


The procession will start off at Hong Kong Street Tow Boh Keong Temple and proceed to Carnarvon Street, Magazine Road, Jalan Gurdwara, Macallum Street, McNair Street, Sandilands Road, Jalan C Y Choy, Prangin Ghaut, Weld Quay, Esplanade, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Chulia Street, Penang Road, Jalan Lim Chwee Leong, Carnarvon Street and ends at Hongkong Street.


Kew Ong Yah is also one of Chinese Ancestral Cultural Heritage where all Devotees observes 9 days of strictly vegetarian diet around this time of year in order to obtain blessings of Good Health n Success, Peace and Harmony and Safety from our Deity “Tow Boh”.


Source : Penang Tourism

Children's Day Carnival

In conjunction with Childrens' Day 2010, Adventure Zone will be organising 'Adventure Zone and R.E.A.L. Kids' Children's Day Celebration.


Among the activities are children's face painting, clown shows, games such as Fish Me and  Toss Me, MI Diagnostic, and Sunquick games. Adventurous indoor games await the children to complete the day with slides and obstacle race.


Adventure Zone is a unique family entertainment venue for children and adults comprising of comprehensive indoor facility catering for family style activities where children, teens, and adults can interact together in a safe environment.

Date: 31st Oct 2010 (Sunday)

Venue: Adventure Zone, Golden Sands Resort

Organizer: Golden Sands Resort and REAL Kids Education Group

Tel: 04-8861911

Time: 10am to 5pm

For further details please visit : http://www.adventurezone.com.my/

Source : Penang Tourism

Penang Bridge International Marathon, 2010

The biggest sporting event in Malaysia is BACK! 

Gear up for the Penang Bridge International Marathon 2010 on 21st November 2010 with thousands of other Penangites and runners who will throng across the Penang Bridge in the wee hours of the morning. 


Organised by the State Tourism Development and Culture for the third time around, this year sees a more exciting, fun-filled and better improved run with esteemed partners and sponsors.

Penang Bridge International Marathon, Cash Prizes in Ringgit Malaysia

Other goodies


Medals
Runners in Half Marathon categories who complete the run within the prescribed time will be awarded a Finisher Medal.


Certificate
Runners in all categories who complete the run within the prescribed time will be awarded a certificate.


Lucky Draw Prizes
All participants have an opportunity to win attractive prizes from a select pool of sponsors


Baggage Deposit Facility:
Baggage deposit and handling facility will be available.


Please note the following details before you register:

• There are absolutely no refunds on registration - no exceptions!
• Registration fees are non-transferable.
• You are not considered registered until payment is received.
• As part of your runner package, t-shirt sizes are distributed on a first come, first served basis at packet pick-up.

To register, please visit http://www.penangmarathon.gov.my/portal/ and for further enquiries call the Marathon Hotline at 0164110000.