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  Festivals

  Mooncake Festival

  Mooncake Festival is also known as the Lantern Festival or Mid-autumn Festival.

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  Art Venues

  Penang Chinese Opera & Ko-Tai

  It’s a common belief already that the main purpose for Chinese Opera and Ko-Tai shows is staged is to entertaining the wandering spirits.

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  Nightlife

  Sunset Bliss… Partying in Penang

  There are countless little pubs, bars and cafes in George Town.

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  Festivals

  Hungry Ghost in Penang

  At the stroke of midnight on the 20th August 2013, the gates of Hell creaks open to unleash the spirits of the dead.

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  Festivals

  Chingay Procession (TBA)

  Chingay began in Penang in the late 18 th century as a Chinese street procession.

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  Festivals

  Deepavali

  Deepavali signifies the triumph of good over evil.

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  Festivals

  Chap Goh Meh Celebration

  The Chap Goh Meh Celebration isalso known as the Chinese Valentine's Day celebration hosted by the state government on Monday night.

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  Festivals

  Chinese New Year

  Chinese New Year is a time to get together, seek forgiveness from each other and pray for a prosperous year ahead.

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  Festivals

  Thaipusam

  Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar.

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  Festivals

  Dragon Boat Festival

  Dragon boat festival is one of our Penang State signature event.

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  Festivals

  Qing Ming (TBA)

  The Qing Ming or Pure Brightness Festival, is also known as the Tombs Sweeping Festival.

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  Festivals

  Nine Emperor Gods Festival

  The Taoist Nine Emperor Gods Festival or Kow Ong Yah, falls on the 9th day of the 9th moon in the Chinese lunar calendar.