I’ve been waiting for the right moment to try the new kl (KL sentral) to Penang (butterworth) ETS train but haven’t had the time until a couple of weeks ago. I’ve missed the fast train when it first started. Now the fastest train time is 4h 10. It still beats the old school train by…
Wishing you love and light for Diwali
Wishing all our Hindu friends a happy Diwali. Love and light ❤️✨ Diwali also known as Deepavali and the “festival of lights“, is an ancient Hindu festivalcelebrated in autumn every year. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. The festival preparations and…
Experience and enjoy George Town with Penang Local.
Enjoy and experience George Town with Penang Local. We have done all the homework so all you have to do is enjoy the city like a local. It’s sometimes quite tiring to read up about a new place you are visiting. The best way to get to know a place is to spend time living…
Pop up market at Art Lane, George Town, Penang.
There was a Pop up Bazaar over the weekend at Art Lane on Lebuh Pantai, George town, Penang, organised by the people behind China House. This abandoned shop house is now converted into an art Lane where artists can paint on the walls and leave their mark. At the weekend there was an artisan market…
The poverty line by Chow x Lin photography exhibition for George town festival Penang.
The poverty line by Chow x Lin photo exhibition. Venue: THE WHITEAWAYS Arcade, Lebuh Pantai, Penang Date: 11 AUG – 2 SEP 2018 (EXCL. MONDAYS) 11:00AM – 6:00PM FREE TO ATTEND The Poverty Line explores a simple question: what does poverty mean? The visual project is a project by Chow and Lin, an artist duo….
Competition time. Stand a chance to win a 1 night stay at The Edison George Town
It’s competition time! We blogged about our stay at The Edison George Town last month and here’s your chance to win some amazing prizes. How to enter: 1. Follow PenangLocal Facebook and or IG accounts. Snap a photo of your favourite local snack in your country. Answer these question: I. What time is Pre –…
Opening weekend highlights of George Town festival 2018 in Penang
The 9th edition of George Town festival opened with a bang with a stellar opening performance ‘Kelantan: A living heritage ‘ at Dewan Sri Pinang Pinang. We managed to catch the powerful dance performance ‘Between tiny cities’ by Nick Power at Loft 29. The SeaShorts successfully concluded at Hin Bus Depot on Sunday night which…
It’s August and it’s George town festival opening weekend in Penang. Shows to watch.
It’s August and it’s arts Festival month in George Town. Grab a copy of George Town festival booklet or visit the website to get tickets. http://www.GeorgeTownFestival.com for more information There will be plenty to do with activities, performances, workshops, art exhibitions all through August so plan your trip early! George town festival programme available at…
