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Penang World Music Festival 2012

A total of 18 bands had been invited to perform at the nightly concert and they will present a unique blend of world beat. These bands are from Australia, Korea, Africa, India as well as local groups and together they are expected to rock the festival with their awesome beat and tempo.

Period 30th March - 1st April 2012
Venue Quarry Park, Penang Botanic Garden
Organiser Penang Culture and Tourism Development Office with UCSI Communications Sdn Bhd
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Thaipusam
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil calendar. However, Thaipusam is also increasingly being celebrated by the ethnic Chinese in Malaysia
Period 7th - 8th February 2012
Venue Murugan Temple, Waterfall
Organiser Penang Hindu Endowments Board
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Chap Goh Meh
The Penang State Government is organizing the 'Chap Goh Meh' celebration or the 15th night of the Lunar New Year celebration on 6th February 2012 at Esplande from 7pm to 10.30pm.
Period 6th February 2012 from 7pm - 10.30pm
Venue Esplanade, Jalan Padang Kota Lama
Organiser Penang State Tourism Development and Culture Committee
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Chinese New Year Cultural and Heritage Celebration
This event will feature a historical art and culture of all the clans in Penang. Locals and tourists are expected to throng the streets to participate in the merry-making festivities.
Period 29 January 2012 (Sunday) 3pm till midnight
Venue Chulia Street, Armenian Street, Soo Hong Lane, Ah Quee Street & Acheh Street, Cannon Street, Kampung Kolam & Jalan Kapitan Keling
Organiser Penang state government and Penang Chinese Clan Council
Contact +6012 - 487 3278 / +6012 - 478 8302
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Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011

Penang Bridge International Marathon is back again this year, and we are proud to announce that our title sponsor this year is Allianz. An estimated number of 30,000 local and international marathon enthusiasts will be flooding Malaysia's longest and busiest bridge, the iconic Penang Bridge this year on the 20 th November 2011 for this unique and unforgettable run.

Period 20 November 2011 (Sunday)
Venue Queensbay Mall Open Car Park
Organiser Penang State Tourism Development, Cultural, Art and Heritage
Contact +6016-411 0000
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18th Penang Open International Ballroom Dancing Championships 2011

A dazzling dance sport event, organised by Malaysia Dancers Association, with international dancers taking to the stage with graceful abandon.

Period 26 November 2011 (Saturday)
Venue The Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia
Organiser Malaysian Dancers’ Association
Contact +6012 4713266, +604 2615497
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Little Penang Street Market

Little Penang Street Market is a monthly market which takes place on the last Sunday of each month, in Upper Penang Road. It combines some 70 craft stalls with food, live performances in The Space, visual arts, children's activities, hands-on demonstrations and book readings. All  resulting in a wonderful ambience, unique in Penang

Period 27 November 2011 (Sunday)
Venue Upper Penang Road
Organiser Little Penang Street Market Committee
Contact 6016 488 3632
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Penang Island Jazz Festival 2011

The 8th Edition of the Penang Island Jazz Festival will be held from the 1st to the 4th December 2011 with an exciting programme of musical activities.

Period 1st to 4th December 2011
Venue The Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi
Organiser The Capricorn Connection
Contact +6012 - 296 7800 , 6012 - 356 5544
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Penang International Science Fair 2011

The Penang Science Council will be organizing the 1st Penang International Science Fair on Saturday, 10 December 2011. This industry-led event will see the various electronic companies in Penang showcasing their technology and the science behind the products they manufacture

Period 10th December 2011
Venue Pisa Arena
Organiser Penang Science Council
Contact +6012 - 407 2618
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