Jul 28, 2017 | Community, Exhibitions, Festivals, Music, Theatre, World Music
In its first week, the George Town Festival starts with a bang. Part of the line-up includes Macam-Macam Asean, an arts and crafts market packed with entertainment. What better way to celebrate South-East Asia’s amalgam of culture and heritage than with a locally...
Jul 25, 2017 | Book Launch, Festivals, Talk
Penang Hill – A Journey Through Time began life as Penang-based author Mike Gibby’s exploration of the history of the hiking trails of the hills, expanded to include the history of the hill bungalows, and ultimately grew into an all-embracing and far-reaching...
Jul 23, 2017 | Circus, Comedy, Festivals, Theatre
A Simple Space from the award-winning Adelaide-based acrobatics troupe Gravity and Other Myths premiered at the 2013 Adelaide Fringe, and has since been performed all over the world to critical and popular acclaim. We are truly fortunate to have them visit us...
Jun 25, 2017 | Community, Exhibitions, Festivals, Heritage Walks, Theatre
Ever since George Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7th July 2008,George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) has organised an annual celebration to commemorate this special date and draw attention to a particular aspect of George...
May 21, 2017 | Festivals, Film
Alliance Francaise, the French cultural organisation, once again brings the best of recent French cinema to Penang, as part of a larger French Festival, which includes an exhibition, a piano recital, and the annual “Fête de la Musique”. Seventeen...
Apr 4, 2017 | Festivals, Food and Beverage, Heritage Walks, Markets, Workshops
Penang has a lot of festivals. Whether it is the big religious festivals of Chinese New Year, Thaipusam and Hari Raya, or the secular George Town Festival, Penang International Jazz Festival and George Town Literary Festival it sometimes feels as though one festival...
