If you are in Penang this weekend and looking for things to do. Check out George Town Literary Festival which starts today and runs over the weekend. Day 1 Highlights: 24 November 2017 Festival opening ceremony Venue: Majestic Theatre. Time: 630 pm Film Screening and Q&A: You Mean the World to Me Venue: Majestic…
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Merdeka Party at The Habitat Penang Hill in conjunction with George Town Festival 2017.
We were at the amazing Merdeka Party at The Habitat Penang Hill in conjunction with George Town Festival 2017 a couple of weeks ago. It was superbly organised with the most amazing sunset I have ever seen! If you have never been up to Penang Hill to witness the sunset, here’s your chance from Curtis…
George town festival must do: ZafigoX conference on women empowerment and travel
We are looking forward to this event by zafigo.com in Penang. Venue: Royale Chulan Address: 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, Penang Dates : 29-31 August 2017 It will be 3 days of women empowerment. A series of talks by international women travellers, panel discussions, workshops on lifeskills and travelling. ZafigoX is part of George Town…
Top 10 George town festival 2017 must see exhibitions.
10. Paintings from the sea. An art exhibition by Italian artist Elena at Studio Howard, 13 Armenian Street. Exhibition opens tomorrow 29 July and runs until the end of George Town festival on the 3 Sept. Venue: Studio Howard Address: 13 Armenian Street Opening hours : 11am – 6pm 9. Joined by the crown Joined…
Island Gripes : Our Love / Hate relationship with tourists
We love hosting, we LOVE that people Love our island. But just some comments and actions may rub us the wrong way. Don’t get me wrong, we know we are not perfect, I have a long long list of how arrogant us locals can be to each other, but this, this your list. Hopefully these…
George town festival highlights: Before they pass away by photo journalist Jimmy Nelson.
Before they pass away. An amazing and captivating exhibition by photo journalist Jimmy Nelson. He has taken stylised portraits of indigenous tribes around the world to raise awareness of their cultures. Venue: Bangunan UAB. 21-35 Gat lebuh China, Penang. Opening hours: 11am – 6pm Until: 27 August 2017 For more info visit www.GeorgeTownFestival.com For more info…
Suara Asean marks the start of George town festival 2017
Penang Local has been busy reviewing events from the opening weekend of George town festival. The sensational Suara asean last night marked the start of the annual month long George town festival. It’s a show that gives tribute to South East Asian voices and celebrates our traditions and culture. The line up includes: The Penang…
George town festival 2017: Opening weekend. Chorus by Ray Lee.
Chorus by award winning British artist and composer, Ray Lee has installed Monumental kinetic sculptures that move and emit sounds, creating harmonious yet hypnotic music. Venue: Dewan Sri Penang. Dates: 28/29 July 8pm-830pm. 5/6 Aug 7.30pm-8pm.
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