Eco-Tourism (Intimate Contact with Octopus)

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Happening in Penang July 2009

VISIT PENANG HERITAGE CELEBRATION
1-31 July
Venue:Georgetown
To commemorate Georgetown listing as World Cultural Heritage City. A month long celebration filled with cultural performances, tradisional crafts demonstration and exhabitions awaits you.
Contact:04-6505136

MATTA FAIR PENANG
3-5 July, 8am-5pm
Venue:PIZA
Contact:04-8900106

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL 2009
4-8 July
Venue: Dewan Sri Pinang
Objective of the organizers is to promote greater appreciation of choral music, especially in the AsiaPacific region, through an exchange of music and culture when chorister from different countries and the various judges. This would strengthen the choral movement in the region and establish friendships among the participants.

PENANG 3RD INTERNATIONAL SKIMBOARDING COMPETITION 2009
11-12 July 8am-5pm
Venue:Batu Ferringghi Beach
An annual international competition that is participated by the best skimboarders throughout Asia and Australia
Contact:012-4035097

BON ODORI FESTIVAL 2009
Location:Esplanade, Penang
Bon Odori Festival is a Japanese Buddhist observance honouring the spirits of ancestors, who return once a year to visit their families. Tradisional dance is performed to entertain the spirits of the ancestors. Boon Odori 2008 attracted around 50,000 locals and tourists. Fireworks of 15 minutes will be displyed at 10pm.
Contact: 04-2263030

ST ANNE'S FEST
24 July 02 Aug, 8am-11.00pm
A 9 day prayer ritual that draws a congregation of its followers. In conjuction with annual st Anne;s fest which the Night of Candle light procession usually follows at the church grounds
Contact:04-5386405

PENANG BIATHLON
26 July, 8am-5pm
Venue: Municipal Park
Participants will be tested physically and mentally through two disciplines comprising of mointain biking and running through trails of Penang Hill.
Contact:04-2262959

All event information are subject to changes without prior notice. For further information, contact Penang state government 04-6505136 or Penang development corporation-Tourism Division 04-6340111

Georgetown Foods

June 26, 2009
Source and for detail pls refer to http://www.penangtuapui.com/
Supper at Sin Tai Tung Penang Seafood

Written on 16 Jun, 2009 at 2:41
Penang food is available almost anytime of the day and certain places will continue to buzz with food related activities even when most of the people are ready to hit the sack...


Relaxing lunch at Federal Place
Written on 12 Jun, 2009 at 6:27
If the name says it all, then you will have all the good things under the same roof. Federal Place along Jalan Dato Keramat offers dining, drinks and exercise within the same building so you get the best combination...


Taste of Taiwan Savouring authentic Taiwanese cuisine at Penang

Written on 1 Jun, 2009 at 17:30
Now that we have got your attention and your eyes fixed on earlier post, we will show you the second part for Taste of Taiwan, which features authentic Taiwanese Cuisine at The
Islander, Traders Hotel, Penang...

Food Introduction Taste of Taiwan at Traders Hotel Penang
Written on 31 May, 2009 at 0:17
You have only two weeks. Yes, two weeks duration from 30 May 2009 till 14 June 2009 to enjoy Taiwanese food at The Islander Restaurant at the Traders Hotel, Penang. Mark these dates down if you intend to savour on...


Penang Food See Kong Ooi Restaurant
Written on 18 May, 2009 at 21:55
Once in a while, people do get mistaken who PenangTuaPui really are as most people have not seen us in person except for those we met and bumped into once in a while or when we do food review. Well,...


Restaurant Karaikudi - The kitchen scene special
Written on 10 May, 2009
In conjunction of the Promotional Voucher at Karaikudi with 10+5% discount and also our earlier invitational review, we bring you behind the scene of Karaikudi Restaurant at Market Street to see for yourself how the chefs have been preparing the...

Penang Food Hai Onn Kopitiam Koay Teow Th’ng
Written on 6 May, 2009 at 20:18
Restoran Hai Onn at Burmah Road is actually famous their Hainanese Chicken Chop but without advance order, there will not be any left. That was exactly what happened to us but then we can always have it next time...


Hawker Food Datuk Keramat Curry Mee
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 9:59
Just a walking distance away from the Stadium Curry Mee is another curry mee stall. This curry mee stall is famous among the school girls from nearby Convent Datuk Keramat. This stall sells koay teow th’ng as well. This shop is...


Restaurant Intro Smoky Jack Ribs & Steakhouse
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 17:09
A new outlet opened at Upper Penang Road recently with unusually attention-seeking design at the exterior. It felt as if we were entering the movie set of those “Sleepy Hollow” or magical tales from Hollywood...

The Inner City Trails on Georgetown recommended by PHT (Penang Heritage Trust)

Georgetown Penang Unesco World Cultural Heritage City

The World Heritage Committee meeting in Quebec City added George Town to UNESCO’s World Heritage List on 7 July 2008. I came across this brochure titled Georgetown Penang Unesco World Cultural Heritage City. Attached included the Georgetown street map and heritage buildings introduction. I found it to be very useful for sharing.
Source:http://www.visitpenang.gov.my/

George Town Penang: UNESCO world cultural heritage city

21, May 2009
A wonderful short video showcasing the City of George Town, Penang.