PENANG
GEORGE TOWN
GEORGE TOWN
–UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY
On 7th
July 2008, George Town was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
validating its outstanding “cultural heritage”. The built and living
environment of this historic city reflect the unique mosaic of multi-cultural
elements from the Malay Archipelago, India, China and Europe to create an
architectural and cultural townscape unparalleled in the world today.
BABA
–NYONYA CULTURE
One of the
unique characteristic of Penang is the Baba Nyonya Culture. The origin of Baba
and Nyonya can be traced back to the Chinese Ming Dynasty. Through inter
–marriages between Chinese immigrants and the local Malays, a unique culture,
called “Peranakan” are produced. In this culture, the men are called “Baba” and
the female are called “ Nyonya “. Nyonya cuisine, Nyonya costumes, Nyonya
embroidery and Nyonya beaded shoes all form the delicate art of the culture.
THE KINGS
OF FRUITS –DURIAN
Penang
products the best durians in Malaysia.Each year, the durian season spans from
May to July and top class durians such as Musang King , Red Prawn ,Ho Lor, D24
etc have attracted hordes of durian lovers near and far flocking to this island
during the season.
FOOD
PARADISE OF ASIA
The best
way to get to know Penang is through its food. In 2011, the Penang famed Asam
Laksa was voted no 7 in “World’s 50 most delicious food’ under CNNGo
International Food Survey. In 2012, CNNGo voted Penang as one of the Asia’s 10
greatest Street Food Cities”. Typical Penang foods Cities”. Typical Penang
foods such as Nasi Lemak , Nonya Kuih, prawn Noodle, Apom Balik, etc, reflect
the country’s colourful ethnic mix of Chinese , Malay , Indian , Nyonya and
Thai.
CELEBRATIONS
In Penang,
there is at least one celebration or festival in every month.The uniquely
Penang Chingay procession, the International Dragon Boat Festival, the annual
Penang Bridge International Marathon, the colourful Thaipusam celebration and
the festival of Hungry Ghost which was celebrated in great scale add to the
vibrancies of the city.
SUN YAT SEN
MEMORIAL CENTRE
Penang was
an important base where Dr Sun used to gain overseas support for his revolution
in the early 1900s. In 1908, Dr Sun set up The Penang Philomatic Union at 65
Macalister Road and he frequently stayed here to give speeches. Through
photographs and historic documents, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Centre aims to educate
the public about the past history and the great man whose revolution to turn
imperial China into a republic.
SHOP N
SPREE
A true
paradise, Penang has it all. Find the wide range of goods from the unique.
Batik , Pewter , gems and wood carvings to all the high tech electronic gadgets
and latest fashion under one rood in many of the shopping malls all over the
island.
NATURAL
BEAUTY
Penang is
dubbed as the “Emerald of the Indian Ocean “, thanks to its lush greenery, stunning
beaches throughout the island. The famed Batu Feringhi where you can find
plenty of 5 stars holiday resorts, the botanical garden, national park and the
colonial style Penang Hill are all great attractions for the nature explorers.
