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

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