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Penang EventsYou won't have to miss out any monthly Penang events, festivals or happening so long you are here. The Upper Penang Road Street Market.It is always at the last Sunday of the every month. From morning 10am to 6pm, walk through this street market which is directly in front of E & O Hotel.
Charity car washOrganizer : Penang Rotary Charity Foundation and Koleksi Vipasana Date : till 30 Sept 2008 The campaign is aimed at raising RM120,000 for the purchase of motorized wheelchairs for the disabled residents in Penang Cheshire Home, medical supplies for AMD-Rotary Dialysis Centre and for the Penang Rotary breast cancer awareness campaign. And Penang Rotary Charity Foundation is currently subsidizing 200 women aged 40 and above for free mammogram scans at Pusat Rawatan Toh Puan Khatijah Mammography Centre at Komtar. Foundation representative SK Sundaraam said each mammogram scan cost about RM200 and they set their target to help 300 women this year. Call Sundaraam at 012-4086005 to obtain free mammogram scan vouchers and for more details. Car wash tickets are priced at RM10 each. Nine Emperor Gods FestivalDate: From 27th September 2008 The festival of Nine Jade Emperors is celebrated by Chinese, particularly Taoist during the ninth month of lunar calendar. This festival, also known as Nine Emperor Gods Festivals, will last for nine days. For nine days, the devotees observed strict vegetarian meals. Venue of 9 Emperors Gods Temple and Vegetarian corners : Penang Island - Chen Kon Sze, Macallum Street, Burmah Road, Taman Pekaka, Sungai Pinang, Tan Xiang Shi and more. Mainland - Tow Boo Kong Temple ,Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth, Chai Leng Park, Bukit Mertajam near Taman Bukit and Kepala Batas near to exit of Bertam Toll. More sharing of last year experience can be found in these pages. http://www.my-island-penang.com/nine-emperor-gods.html The interesting facts is this, every temple performed different sacrificial acts. And it is no mean feats. Spears skewering, hot spiked balls throwing, playing with hot oil are some examples of what the spirit mediums does for 9 days. So ask around as you mingle with the crowd on schedules you get to see these spectacular acts. Charity ConcertTHE singing group Dolci Voci (Italian for sweet voices) will be making a special performance to raise funds for Befrienders Penang which offers free phone counselling service for those in distress. The charity concert on Oct 5 will also be the fifth full-length performance by the group which favours sweet selection of golden oldies, jazz, songs from movies, Beatles and Latin American numbers. For three decades, volunteers with Befrienders have lent their ears to callers in distress and rendered a great service to the state and its people. The organisers hope to raise at least RM90,000 from ticket collection at the concert to be held at the Wawasan Open University. Tickets are available at Befrienders Penang (04-2815161/1108) Shopping for Hari Raya and DeepavaliI hope you have not miss the scenery or savor our food during Puasa-Ramadan in various parts of Penang. Hari Raya in Penang or Malaysia is a home coming affair just like Chinese New Year. Endless shopping for clothes and foods for the family is made easy with the opening of AEON Jusco in Bukit Mertajam and Tesco Extra in Seberang Jaya. Elsewhere shopping in Penang and Butterworth in popular malls are http://www.gurneyplaza.info/ Celebrating Hari Raya the safe way.Date : Oct 1st and 2nd 2008 Plan a smooth balik kampong drive home. Here are some helpful tips from Plus. Observe the Plus travel time and plan your travel to ensure smooth traffic flow and avoid congestion. The suggested time for the start of a journey on Saturday and Sunday from the Klang Valley to Penang, Kedah and Perlis is between 6am and noon. From the Klang Valley to Perak, the journey should start between 2pm and 8pm; Klang Valley to Alor Gajah, Tampin and Melaka (between 2pm and 8pm); and from Klang Valley to Johor (between 6am and noon). For the journey on Sept 30, motorists from the Klang Valley heading for Penang, Kedah and Perlis should start their journey between 10am and 2pm; from the Klang Valley to Perak (from 3pm); Klang Valley to Johor (between 10am and 2pm); and Klang Valley to Alor Gajah, Tampin and Melaka (from 3pm). Smooth journey could be expected beginning 9am. For the return journey to the Klang Valley on Oct 4 and 5 from Perlis, Kedah and Penang (between 7am and noon); from Taiping, Kuala Kangsar and Ipoh (between 2pm and 5pm); from Tapah, Bidor and Sungkai (from 7pm); from Slim River, Behrang and Tanjung Malim (from 9pm); from Johor (between 7am and noon); and from Alor Gajah, Tampin and Melaka (between 2pm and 5pm). Smooth journey could be expected before 7am. Information on the traffic flow will be relayed to radio stations and motorists can also get the information by calling Plusline at 1800 88 0000. Hari Raya Penang Open HouseOrganized by: Penang State Secretariat Date: October 18th 2008 Contact : 04-6505287 Although the first three days are celebrated on a grander scale, many Muslims hold open houses throughout the month, where friends and neighbors of other races are invited to join in the celebrations. Besides that, the state also prepares a wide array of food and traditional performances for guest in Penang. Don't miss this invitation if you are not being invited or attended our warm culture. Sunset Dinner Cruise On BoardDate: 01 October 2008 - 6:30pm to 20 October 2008 - 9:30pm Organizer: Blue Whale Cruises Office: 548, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia. Tel: 016-4598443 PIC: Eileen & Steve Burton http://www.bluewhalecruises.com/ Enjoy a romantic sunset dinner on a cruise along the Penang Bridge! Tour departs from Tanjung City Marina at 18.30 and returns at 21.30 to see the Sunset at Muka Head or the sights at Batu Maung (weather permitting), whilst cruising back, dinner is served. 200th Anniversary College GeneralVenue : College General, Tanjung Bungah Penang Date : Oct 2nd 2008 Thursday For details of the Bicentennial, get in touch with Ms Evelyn Ambrose or Rev Father Simon Labrooy at 604- 8902002 Penang Pesta Expo or Pesta Pulau PinangOrganiser of the Penang Pesta Expo = MALAYSIA Tourism Executive Sdn Bhd (MATEX) Admission to the expo, which begins on Sept 25 for a period of 40 days, is free. Themed ‘Asean Culture and Food Centre’, the expo will feature cultural performances with more than 300 food and handicraft kiosks from Asean countries including Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. October 1st 2008, Thai boxing daily and an exotic centre showing Anaconda and other animals where visitors would have to pay a nominal fee. More Details at : http://www.visitpenang.gov.my/portal/upcoming-events.html?task=view_detail&agid=46&year=2008&month=10&day=01 Westphalian Chamber Youth Orchestra & Young Westphalian Baroque EnsembleFrom Saturday, 11 October - 19 October 2008 - 10:00pm Date: 11th October 2008 Time: 8.30pm Location: Dewan Sri Pinang Tickets: RM20 / RM30 Contact: 04-2296853 Organizer: Malaysian - German Society 5th International Chef Day PrintSunday, 19 October 2008 Location: Penang Municipal Park (Youth Park) Contact: +604-2268659 Organized by: Chefs Association of Malaysia (Penang Chapter) http://www.malaysiachefs.com The Chefs Association of Malaysia is a non-profit organization representing the voice and image of the Malaysian Chefs as professionals to the public, the government and the industry at large. It is a non-political association, which at all times abides by the laws, rules and regulations set by the government of Malaysia. Chef Association of Malaysia is a member of The World Association of Chefs Societies . Mean Machine (M2) 2008From Saturday, 25 October - 26 October 2008 Venue: Auto City Juru Organizer: Intrenasionale Enquiries - 04-6467866
German OktoberfestDate: 18th October 2008 Venue: 250b Jalan Air Itam Penang Time: 6pm Contact: 04-2296853 PIC: Ms Annelore Fischer Oktoberfest in Penang. In 1973 the Society’s Vice President George Friele of Behn Meyer and the German Counsel in Penang organized a group of German ladies led by Mrs. Annemarie Sutter. They got support from German companies in the area and presto!, the glory of Oktoberfest began in Penang. Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Penang every year since then and in 1977 the Inntaler Musikanten band has flown to Penang from Bavaria to celebrate with all of us. If you are here in Penang, hope this Penang event will entice you to catch the feel of Beautiful Penang island. Homegrown Penang events is where the locals extends their warmth and smiles in welcoming our guests. Enjoy a blasting time with us. See what is on my monthly list, check the dates and location and plan your travel guide to be with our very Penang or Malaysia culture. Let us pamper you!
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