Treating the Visitors with Cultural Extravaganza in Penang |
Posted: July 28, 2017 |
The cultural extravaganza in Penang, Malaysia is famous in the whole world. Basically, it is the cosmopolitan population that enriches the local culture and offers it uniqueness. Be it the rice flour specially made for the Chinese new year or different ‘Pongal’ dishes prepared on the occasion of harvesting festival celebrated by the ethnic Indians, you will find them all in Penang. Chinese Cultural Extravaganza Chinese New Year is celebrated in all its pomp and glory in Penang. This year it was celebrated in the courtyard of Khoo Kongsi. Children had a nice time taking a bite of ‘Nian Gau’ or glutinous rice flour. At an event organised in Penang Teochew Association, women had the chance of getting a makeover with their faces painted like the Chinese opera performers. The visitors attended a workshop for learning the techniques of joss paper folding. This workshop was held at Yap temple. During the weekend, a fair was held supplying arts and crafts articles as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Various cultural shows were held in 10 of the heritage streets of George Town and visitors had a good time treating their taste buds with delicacies. Christmas Celebrations in Penang Christmas is celebrated wonderfully in Penang. The most happening spots are located in Upper Penang Road where the nightclubs and bars celebrate the festival wholeheartedly. Carols and Christmas decorations usher in the season of festivity. The restaurants set the tables for traditional menus. The European and North-American expats who are spending their days of retirement in Penang participate in these festivities in huge numbers. If you happen to be in Penang in the middle of January, you could visit the venues of ‘Pongal’ celebrations organised by the expat Indian communities living in Malaysia. ‘Pongal’ is a thanksgiving festival celebrated by the Tamil Indians. The community thanks to the Sun God ‘Surya’ for offering a bountiful harvest. Penang is one of the best places in Malaysia to experience the ‘Pongal’ festivities from a close quarter. Sri Veera Kaliamman Devasthanam temple in Gelugor, Penang is the focal point of the festival. If you want to see the oldest temple in Malaysia, visit the Sri Mahamariamman temple located in the Queen Street, George Town. This is also a happening place during the festivity of ‘Pongal’. Living in Penang has its perks. This is a melting point of different cultures. You happen to meet people belonging to different ethnic groups. Lively interaction sessions are held at weekend fairs. Street art events, musical performances and cultural fairs are regularly organised in Penang. Visitors and inhabitants both enjoy the moments of cultural extravaganza that are organised during the times of festivals. Apart from occasional cultural events, Penang is popular among the visitors for its people. Their cordial behaviour is an added charm for them. The people of Penang are also known for their respect for the elder generation. This is a part of their traditional culture. That is why many people want to retire in Penang. The foreigners who are spending their retired life in Penang are enriching the cosmopolitan social set-up of the island.
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