PENANG

Penang is one of the states in Malaysia.  It is located on the the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is composed of two parts, mainly the Penang island and Seberang Perai, which is on the Peninsular. The population is approximately 1.5 million.  Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the eighth most populous.

Highly urbanised and industrialized Penang is one of the most developed and economically important states in the country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. This month of July, penangites will be celebrating George Town Festival 2011.  The following comprises of events going on:

ART & EXHIBITIONS

Wayang!
1 - 22 July 2011
Time: 10am-5pm  (Tues - Sun)
Venue: Gallery 29, 29 China Street

Kasay Nyonya Melaka
2 - 18 July 2011
Time: 7pm
Venue: Alliance Francaise de Penang, 46 Jln Phuah Hin Leong
Enquiries: +604-227 6008

Sasaran-MTV Contemporary Art Exhibition
17 - 31 July 2011
Venue: Galeri Seni Mutiara, The Whiteaways Arcade
Enquiries: +604-262 0167

Wall Words
7 - 31 July 2011
Venue: George Town - selected locations outdoors

Sculpture, Painting and Fine Arts from Latin America
18 - 31 July 2011
Time: 11 am - 11 pm
Venue: WAF Art Gallery, Straits Quay, Tanjong Tokong

DA+C Festival 2011
15, 16, 17 July 2011
Venue: Suffolk House

Capturing Twilight
1 July - 31 August 2011
Venue: Lone Pine Hotel
Enquiries: +604 222 2000

Living Art from Ancient Lands - Ceramic Paintings by Jingdezhen Grand Master Cai Zhong Shun and Malaysian Women Artists
21 - 30 July 2011
Time: 11am - 6pm   Mon-Fri
          1 pm - 5 pm Sat
Venue: Galery Art Point, 8-G-4, Sunny Point Complex
Enquiries: +604-659 0248

Ng Fong Chi
23 July - 8 August 2011
Time: 7pm
Venue: Alliance Francaise de Penang, 46 Jln Phuah Hin Leong
Enquiries: +604-227 6008

World Heritage in Japan
1 - 31 July 2011
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: Penang State Art Gallery, Ground Floor, Dewan Sri Pinang
Enquiries: +604-261 3144

The Loretta H. Yang Exhibition 2011
7 - 17 July 2011
Time: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Venue: Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Peng

CULTURE

Bon Odori Festival 2011
16 July 2011
Time: 6pm
Venue: Esplanade
Enquiries: +604-226 3030