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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‘8’ art exhibition opens at China house art gallery showcasing 8 women artists.
8 art exhibition opens at China house art gallery showcasing 8 women artists with ties to Penang. Venue : art space China house Address : Lebuh Pantai, Penang Duration : 21 November – 20 December 2017 All artworks are for sale. Proceeds from the mobile art go to Women’s centre for change (WCC), a centre…
Where to stay : Experience the real George Town from Ah Tong’s Residence
Ah Tong’s Residence built in the late 19th century but was a tailor shop until 2010. It’s been owner-occupied for 5 years making it a primary residence on Lebuh Kimberley (Kimberley Street). The photos of the property will speak for themselves, recommended for couples or a small family of 4. With the modern comforts fitted…
Sea games Highlights KL2017
We have popped over to support the 29th SEA (South East Games) in Kuala Lumpur. Yes sometimes we do leave our little island of Penang. It isn’t so far from the capital after all. That is the beauty of living here. Today we went to watch Badminton, Swimming and Athletics at the state of the…
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…
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…
