JANUARY
- Visit Malaysia Year 2007. A welcome reception at main entry point - Airport,
Seaport & Railway Stations.
FEBRUARY
- Chinese Lunar New Year on 18th & 19th - The arrival of Chinese Lunar New
Year is celebrated in Penang most famous landmarks at Armenian Street,
Cannon Street & Chulia Street. There will be open house celebration organised
by Penang Clan Council. Contact: 012-4788302.
- Thaipusam festival on 11th - A fascinating Penang event and festivals for
Hindu which includes a parade of purification and cleansing ritual. The parade
starts from Chettier Temple, Penang Street to Waterfall Temple.
MARCH
- Chap Goh Mei, also known as Chinese Valentine’s day celebrated on the 15th
day of Chinese lunar new year at 4th of March to mark the end of the festival.
There will be customary orange throwing events at the Esplanade (Padang
Kota Lama). Chinese girl would throw oranges into the sea scooped by boys as
a gesture of hope to wed good husbands.
- F1 Roadshow, 9th to 11th March at Highway Auto City - In conjunction with
the Petronas Grand Prix 2007, a showcase of racing cars will be displayed in
this Penang event and festivals. Organised by Auto City 1688-F8 at North
South Highway Juru Interchange. Email: golden@hughwayautocity.com.my
- Penang Extreme Games, 17th to 18th March at Youth Park, Penang - A
variety of physically challenging sports event. Organised by MPPP.
Contact: 04-2682138.
APRIL
- Thinyang & Songkran Festival at Burmese Temple & Thai Temple. Thais arms
with water sprays, hoses and buckets give each other good water dousing
which signifies blessing. A Thais New Year celebrated here as part of Penang
event and festivals.
- 11th International Salon Gastronomy - Battle of the Chefs. From 17th to
19th April at Bayview Beach Resort. A mouth watering grand cooking
competition by chefs, food exhibition & entertainment. Organised by Chef
Association of Malaysia. Contact: 04-2268659.
- Vasakhi, 21 April - Open house and Sikh expo at the Esplanade (Padang Kota
Lama) - Gain an insight onto the believe, culture and practice of the Sikh
community. There will be some Penang event and festivals program perform by
the Sikh community.
- International Arts Festivals, 1st to 30th April at Dewan Sri Gallery - An
exciting Penang event and festivals that engaged all the community through
universal language of arts. Organised by Penang State Museum.
MAY
- Penang International Flora Festival , 27/5 to 3/6 at Penang Botanical
Gardens. Participant from overseas, government agencies, private sectors and
local councils participate in this annual Penang event and festivals that
showcases the beauty & awe-inspiring parade of flora. Workshop, contest and
classes related to botanic are held.
- Wesak Day at Malaysia Buddhist Association (Jalan Burmah) on 1st May -
Devotees throngs the temples and a grand parade is staged to celebrate the
birthday of Buddha.
- Penang Beach Carnival, 26th to 27th May at Batu Ferringhi. Organised by
MPPP. Contact: 04-2682138.
JUNE
- Annual Horse Show, 31/5 to 3/6 at Penang Turf Club. A carnival with an
exhibition of different breed of horse and equine products. The 4 days of
dressage, shoe jumping and carriage driving competition to help promote
interest in the sport. Organised by Penang Turf Club. Contact: 04-2293233.
- Auto City Carnival, 7th to 10th June at Highway Auto City - Featuring sports
car shows & parades, competitions, pageants and more. Organised by Auto
City 1688-F8 at North South Highway Juru Interchange.
- Penang International Dragon Boat Festival on 8th to 10th at Teluk
Bahang Dam - Rowers from local and all over the world participates in this
ultimate international championship. What out for the parade of "Dragon"
conquering the sea. To participate, please visit Penang International Dragon
Boat Association for registration.
- Penang Bridge Run, Sunday 24th June - Annual Penang event and festivals
that attract locals as well as foreigner. Participants will be running over the
third longest bridge in the world along a scenic coastal highway. The run
incorporates a marathon, a half-marathon and a quarter-marathon.
More, click here!
- Penang Food & Fruits Festival 2007, 15th to 17th June at Pesta Site, Sg
Nibong - The culmination of a month long fiesta. About 100 food stalls will be
display, variety of entertainment & more... Organised by Tourism Penang.
Contact: 04-2620202.
- i Foodex 2007, 22/6 to 24/6 at Penang International Sports Arena - Variety
of delicious food exhibition for educational and mouth watering experience.
Organised by Intrenasionale Krystal Point. Contact: 04-6467866.
- MATTA International Travel Fair, 29/6 to 1/7 at Penang International Sports
Arena - Discounts & great deals on tour and travel package. Organiser,
MATTA Penang Chapter. Contact: 04-8900106.
JULY
- Governor of Penang Birthday. A grand parade are held at the Esplanade and
Dewan Sri Pinang during this period to commemorate his Excellency birthday.
- Penang Bon Odori Charity Carnival at Esplanade (Padang Kota Lama). A
traditional Japanese festival with dance and drum performances held to
welcome the homecoming of ancestral spirit. This exciting Penang event and
festivals is also held to expose locals to part of Japanese culture. There will be
variety of Japanese food & drinks serve to all guest couple with some art and
dance events.
- Penang World Music Festival, 20 July at Botanical Gardens - A great place
for music lovers to get a first hand musical experience from local &
international musicians amid the resounding rhythms of nature. Organised by
Penang Tourism. Contact: 04-2620202.
- St. Anne Festival, 29th July at Bukit Mertajam - A 9 day annual festival for
pilgrims to pray for good health and blessings from St Anne, the grandmother
of Jesus Christ. More...
AUGUST
- Nation Wide Mega Sale - A month of wonderful bargains and excellent
discount to thrills shoppers.
- 50th Malaysia Independence Day at Padang Kota Lama. On the eve 30th
there will be grand sparkling fire works on display. At the 31st (Independence
Day) a parade and a host of performance are staged to commemorate the
important day. Contact: 04-2621957.
- Penang Biathlon 2007, 5th August at Penang Municipal Park - A test of
endurance and stamina where participant need to complete the events which
include cycling and running. Organised by MPPP. Contact: 04-2682138.
- Penang World Of Percussion, 10th to 12th August at Esplanade - Discover
Rhythm of nature that rules the day. Organiser, KOPEL. Contact: 04-25055500.
SEPTEMBER
- Moto GP Show, 1st to 30th Sept at Highway Auto City - Witness up-close
the motorbikes that zoom on the racing circuits and everything that embodies
the exhilarating Moto GP. Organised by Auto City 1688-F8 at North South
Highway Juru Interchange. Email: golden@hughwayautocity.com.my
- Penang International Mountain Bike Challenge 2007, 1st to 2nd Sept at
Penang Municipal Park - Biking enthusiast race for the top crown in the
international event. Organised by MPPP. Contact: 04-2682138.
- Penang International Marathon at Coastal Road. Local & Foreigner strut
their strength on this annual event. If you don't get enough from Penang
Bridge Run, come and join this event.
- Penang Lantern Festival, 15/9 to 14/10 at Auto City, Juru. Lanterns from all
kind of shape and sizes are being lit in conjunction with Mid-Autumn Festival.
Organised by Penang Tourism Action Council. Contact: 04-2620202.
- Penang Mid Autumn 2007, 25/9 to 25/10 at Kuan Yin Temple - A fascinating
exhibition of lanterns of all shapes and sizes as well as a lantern making
contest is held in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival. This Penang
event and festivals are celebrated by Chinese community. Organised by
Penang Chinese Town Hall. Contact: 04-2617194.
- Pasar & Bazaar Ramadan market, 13/9 to 12/10 at KOMTAR. A huge
variety of Ramadan delights alongside the street on Muslim fasting month.
Contact: 04-2613018.
OCTOBER
- Hari Raya Open House on the 27th . There will be a traditional open house
to welcome guest from all races and some displays of cultural performance.
Contact: 04-2620202.
NOVEMBER
- Deepavali Open house at Little India on 19th. Join the celebration of lights
with the Indian community.
- Selangor Raja Muda Regatta, 16/11 to 24/11 at Tanjung City Marina - A
challenging and interesting water sports. A combination of seamanship,
navigation and local knowledge with the joy of sailing and competing is part
and parcel of the sports. If you got the endurance, come and join. Click here!
- International Meatless Day Carnival 2007, 18th Nov at Esplanade - An
annual vegetarian affair held in conjunction with World Meatless Day "Animal
Right Day". Email: vogue@streamyx.com or meatlessday@hotmail.com
- 14th International Dance Sports Championship 2007, 24th Nov at
Bayview Beach Resort - A dazzling dance event with international dancer take
on stage. Organised by Malaysia Dancers Association. Contact: 04-2616495.
Email: gen@pc.jaring.my
DECEMBER
- Pesta Pulau Pinang, 1st to 31 Dec at Pesta Site - A month long full fair with
rides, games and trade exhibition. Organised Penang Tourism. 04-2620202.
- Starwalk, 9th Dec at Penang International Sports Arena. The oldest sporting
events in Penang. Adult, children and even elderly participate in this annual
event. A grand Penang event and festivals not to be miss. Organised by The
Star Publication. Contact: 04-2624361.
- Penang Island Jazz Festival, 1st to 2nd Dec at Bayview Beach Resort - Jazz
music performing acts with over 50 local and international performers.
Organised by Capricorn Connection. Contact: 03-20934725.
- Chingay Procession at Padang Kota Lama. A parade of giant flags, lion and
dragon dances, acrobats, and dozens of decorated floats taking to the streets
amidst the beating of gongs and drums. Held as part of Chinese New Year
festivities, it was one of the most decorative Penang event and festivals.
- Countdown on 31st Dec 2007 to usher New Year at Gurney Drive, Esplanade
& Georgetown.
That will be the latest Penang event and festivals for the calendar year 2007. For
new updates, do visit this site often.
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