CHAP GOH MEH
Date: 6 February 2012
Celebrated on the 15th night of the Lunar New Year, it is also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day. On this night, with the full moon shining down, young ladies of marrying age venture out to popular sea promenades to throw oranges into the sea, wishing for a good soul mate.
THAIPUSAM
Date: 6-8 February 2012
(Main celebration on 7 February 2012)
Time: 6am-11pm
Venue: From Little India to Waterfall (via Jalan Dato Keramat)
Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar and is normally held during the last week of January or the beginning of February. During this celebration, a pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga on a silver chariot led by more then 60 Kavadis from Little India to the Nattukottai Chettiar Temple atop the hill of Waterfall Road.
The tradition of breaking of coconuts is carried out the day before to "clean" the roads for this divine journey. The devotees then go through a physical endurance of being skewered and pierced on the back and front of thier bodies as an act of penance.
Thunderous loud music, singing, dancing and the beating of drums of devotional song are the norm during this festival. Upon reaching the temple, devotees will fulfill their vows, offer thanksgiving prayers and do penance as required.
Friday, 3 February 2012
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Hokkien New Year
Date: 30 January 2012
Time: 7pm - 12midnight
Venue: Chew Jetty
The 8th day of Chinese New Year, also known as Thni Kong Seh (Jade Emperor God's birthday) is celebrated on a big scale by the Hokkien clan to commemorate their forefathers escape in ancient China. At the stroke of midnight, prayers are performed with much gaiety, offering food, fruits, liquor and sugarcane stalks to the Jade Emperor God.
Time: 7pm - 12midnight
Venue: Chew Jetty
The 8th day of Chinese New Year, also known as Thni Kong Seh (Jade Emperor God's birthday) is celebrated on a big scale by the Hokkien clan to commemorate their forefathers escape in ancient China. At the stroke of midnight, prayers are performed with much gaiety, offering food, fruits, liquor and sugarcane stalks to the Jade Emperor God.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Date: January 23, 2013
Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar with each year ushering in a zodiac animal ruling sign. The 2012 is the year of the Dragon. Celebrations usually start on the eve when family members gather for a Reunion Dinner. This is followed by having an open house for family and friends to visit one another and give Ang Pows. Lion dances are also performed to welcome auspiciousness into the household and workplace.
KEK LOK SI display of lights
Date: During Chinese New Year
Venue: Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam
Literally translated as the Temple of Supreme Bliss in the Hokkien dialect, the Kek Lok Si Temple is a crowd puller and famous tourist attraction, especially during the Chinese New Year. Devotees from far and wide flock to this 120-year-old temple for an annual lighting ceremony. It is believed that this act of faith will bring them peace, luck and prosperity.
Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar with each year ushering in a zodiac animal ruling sign. The 2012 is the year of the Dragon. Celebrations usually start on the eve when family members gather for a Reunion Dinner. This is followed by having an open house for family and friends to visit one another and give Ang Pows. Lion dances are also performed to welcome auspiciousness into the household and workplace.
KEK LOK SI display of lights
Date: During Chinese New Year
Venue: Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam
Literally translated as the Temple of Supreme Bliss in the Hokkien dialect, the Kek Lok Si Temple is a crowd puller and famous tourist attraction, especially during the Chinese New Year. Devotees from far and wide flock to this 120-year-old temple for an annual lighting ceremony. It is believed that this act of faith will bring them peace, luck and prosperity.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
PONGGAL - Harvest Festival
Date: 14 January 2012
Venue: Penang Waterfall Carpark
Ponggal, the Harvest Festival believed to have originated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu some 5000 years ago, centres on the ritual of cooking rice and milk in a clay pot to symbolize the overflow of wealth and abundance. Celebrated over a period of 4 days, the festival which is steeped in ancient culture and tradition, also involves rituals of spiritual renewal, thanksgiving, worship and prayers for matriamonial blessings.
Venue: Penang Waterfall Carpark
Ponggal, the Harvest Festival believed to have originated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu some 5000 years ago, centres on the ritual of cooking rice and milk in a clay pot to symbolize the overflow of wealth and abundance. Celebrated over a period of 4 days, the festival which is steeped in ancient culture and tradition, also involves rituals of spiritual renewal, thanksgiving, worship and prayers for matriamonial blessings.
Saturday, 10 December 2011
December Events
17-18 Penang Education Expo 2011
One stop solution for student intending further studies
Venue: PISA Concourse, Penang
28-31 Pacific Warehouse Sale
Sale of qualify the branded merchandises for the Norther Region consumers with special bargains
Venue: PISA Arena, Penang
One stop solution for student intending further studies
Venue: PISA Concourse, Penang
28-31 Pacific Warehouse Sale
Sale of qualify the branded merchandises for the Norther Region consumers with special bargains
Venue: PISA Arena, Penang
Sunday, 27 November 2011
PENANGPAC
Performing Arts Centre of Penang
Location: 3H-3A-1, Straits Quay,
Jln Seri Tanjung Penang,
Tanjung Tokong,
10470 Pulau Pinang
Events:
My Fighter by Drama Boundary
29 Nov@8:30pm Stage 1
A conversation between real life and fantasy. When actor is facing the real characters in their life. The story begins with the reminiscences of Ah Kow, an elderly from an old folks house in Penang looking back on his past with nostalgia. He was drawn down into an emotional whirlpool when his dog, Ah Lai, and a woman, Teresa, step in......
Location: 3H-3A-1, Straits Quay,
Jln Seri Tanjung Penang,
Tanjung Tokong,
10470 Pulau Pinang
Events:
My Fighter by Drama Boundary
29 Nov@8:30pm Stage 1
A conversation between real life and fantasy. When actor is facing the real characters in their life. The story begins with the reminiscences of Ah Kow, an elderly from an old folks house in Penang looking back on his past with nostalgia. He was drawn down into an emotional whirlpool when his dog, Ah Lai, and a woman, Teresa, step in......
Monday, 31 October 2011
November Events
4/11 - 6/11 MegaHome 2011
Home furnishing and electrical fair
Venue: PISA Arena & Concourse, Penang
12/11 - 13/11 10th Penang Career & Postgraduate Expo
A.R.T.S Expo
Artistic, Rhythematic, Talent and Stylish Fair
Venue: PISA Concourse, Penang
17/11 - 20/11 Penimex Lifestyle Expo
A lifestyle expo showcasing fashion, food, living and travelling
Venue: PISA Arena & Concourse, Penang
26/11 - 28/11 International Beauty Expo 2011 - Penang
Home furnishing and electrical fair
Venue: PISA Arena & Concourse, Penang
12/11 - 13/11 10th Penang Career & Postgraduate Expo
Platform for job seekers to meet employers and further their studies
Venue: PISA Arena, PenangA.R.T.S Expo
Artistic, Rhythematic, Talent and Stylish Fair
Venue: PISA Concourse, Penang
17/11 - 20/11 Penimex Lifestyle Expo
A lifestyle expo showcasing fashion, food, living and travelling
Venue: PISA Arena & Concourse, Penang
26/11 - 28/11 International Beauty Expo 2011 - Penang
The ultimate sourcing platform for the latest products and technology of Beauty, Hair & Nail, Spa & Wellness, Health & Nutrition and Weight Management Industry
Venue: PISA Arena & Concourse, Penang
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