Monday 6 June 2011

8 July (Friday) Program

All events are subject to change. Also free of charge unless otherwise stated.











13) World Heritage Interactive Photography

Venue        : Town Hall, MPPP, Jalan Padang Kota Lama
Time         : 10am to 5pm
Enquiries   : 013- 9760187

A photography workshop showcasing special moments of George Town.

14) Indian Dance & Musical Performances 
Venue   : Little India - Junction of Lebuh Penang and Lebuh Chulia
    & In front of Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Time    : 6.30pm to 10pm

Exotic and exuberant, the Indian community celebrates its heritage with performances of Indian classical and traditional dance and music. Evening highlights include ‘Cascading Melody’, a North Indian musical performance that includes Sitar and Tabla recitals.

All talks are FREE admission. Please make early registration to prevent disappointment. Contact Penang Heritage Trust, 264 2631.

 
15) Public Talk: Japanese Occupation of Penang by Clement Liang
 
Venue  : Town Hall, MPPP, Jalan Padang Kota Lama
Time    : 7pm to 8.30pm

Revisit one of the darkest periods in Penang history in this insightful talk on the Japanese Occupation with perspectives from both British and Japanese sources, with rare archival photos and footage. 



15) Public Talk: Japanese Occupation of Penang by Clement Liang
 
Venue  : Town Hall, MPPP, Jalan Padang Kota Lama
Time    : 7pm to 8.30pm

Revisit one of the darkest periods in Penang history in this insightful talk on the Japanese Occupation with perspectives from both British and Japanese sources, with rare archival photos and footage. 

16) Public Talk: The Jawi Peranakan and Straits Muslims: Culinary Heritage and Food Tourism by Wazir Jahan Karim
 
Venue  : Town Hall, MPPP, Jalan Padang Kota Lama
Time     : 8.30pm to 10pm  

17) Public Talk and Demonstration: History of Baba Nyonya by Michael Cheah
 
Venue  : Studio at Straits Collection at 86, Lebuh Armenian
Time    : 7pm to 8.30pm  

18) Public Talk: Sun Yat Sen in Penang by Lim Gaik Siang

Venue  : Penang Teochew Association, Lebuh Chulia
Time    : 8.30pm to 10pm


24) Teochew Puppet Show
Venue  : Yeng Keng Hotel, Lebuh Chulia
Time    : 7pm to 10pm  

25) Indian Muslim Exhibition at Kapitan Keling Mosque
Venue  : Kapitan Keling Mosque, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
Time    : 10 am to 10 pm

An exhibition of photographs and artifacts that takes you through the history of the Indian Muslim community in Penang.     

26 Heritage Celebration at Acheen Street Malay Mosque
Venue  : Lebuh Acheh and Acheen Street Malay Mosque compound
Time    : 10am to 10pm
 
Exhibition of the history of Acheen Street Malay Mosque and experience the authentic Malay culture in Islamic calligraphy, food and craft and traditional games.     


27) Penang Teochew Association Exhibition
Venue  : Penang Teochew Association, Lebuh Chulia
Time    : 3pm to 10pm  

Exhibition on the history of Penang Teochew clan and and HanJiang Educational System.    

28) Nasi Kandar Food Festival
Location  : Lebuh Queen
Time       : 6pm to 11pm
Price       : price of food will be decided by the organizer    

As you dig into a plate of delicious Nasi Kandar in George Town, be sure to keep an eye out for showcases of the history of the legendary dish.