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.

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.

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.

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

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......

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

                        Platform for job seekers to meet employers and further their studies

                        Venue: PISA Arena, Penang

                        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

                       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
                

HOMEDEC 2011

Home Decoration Exhibition 

30 September - 2 October 2011

11am - 9 pm at Pisa Penang