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Penang Story

Penang Story :: More than just a rojak seller

Penang Story :: More than just a rojak seller

By KOW KWAN YEE Photos by LIM BENG TATT The 65-year-old rojak seller’s face beamed with delight at the mention of Ninja Turtles, Doraemon, the Eight Immortals and the Monkey King (Sun Wu-Kung). Then again, it is no child’s play dabbling with these characters as far as Khor is concerned. For he is a master [...]

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Religion & Custom

Penang Cultural Event :: Thaipusam

Penang Cultural Event :: Thaipusam

DAY 1: Procession from Kovil Veedu to Nattukotai Chettiar Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga Hundreds of thousands of old coconuts were broken as a form of thanksgiving by Hindu devotees and foreign tourists as the Chariot of Lord Murugan in the streets of Penang, today in conjunction of the annual celebration of Thaipusam. The procession of [...]

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Performing Arts

Performing Art :: River Meets Light

Performing Art :: River Meets Light

INVITATION TO VIEW THE FIRST WORKSHOP PRESENTATION RIVER ART PROJECT presents River Meets Light Date: 12 March 2011 Time: 8.45pm Venue: Sungai Pinang at the junction of Lorong Kulit (Beside Stadium Pulau Pinang) Synopsis A mixed media performance, River Meets Light encompassing light design, dance, music and visuals in an evening of experiential showcase to [...]

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Religion & Custom

Penang Cultural Event :: The birthday of heavenly God celebration at Chew Clan Jetty

Penang Cultural Event :: The birthday of heavenly God celebration at Chew Clan Jetty

Address: Chew Clan Jetty, 10300 George Town, Penang. The celebration of the birthday of heavenly God or Jade Emperor (天公诞;Thni Kong) on 9th day of Chinese lunar calendar at Chew Clan Jetty is the biggest one in Malaysia. The 9th day used to be celebrated and observed by Malaysian Hokkian clan only, but the cultural [...]

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