9 July (Saturday) Program

All events are subject to change. Also free of charge unless otherwise stated. All bookings are first come first served basis, limited to maximum 3 pax per registration. Group booking more than 3 pax will not be entertained. Registration starts from 28 June 2011. 

19. Indian Muslim Cultural Celebration

Venue  : Kapitan Keling Mosque, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling

Time    : 8am to 10pm

Penang’s Indian Muslim community celebrate their contribution to the city’s tapestry of cultures with a day-long programme of activities including a teh tarik competition, a tour of Kapitan Keling mosque, a snake-charming performance, interactive demonstrations of Indian Muslim cuisine and crafts, and more.

List of events 

1- Heritage Colouring Contest
   2- “Pallanguli” Competition
   3- Let’s Do Poo Maalai Challenge

   4- Kopiah Maker 

   5- Dates & Original Spices Exhibition                                                                       

6- World Heritage Coins & Currency Exhibition

   7- Classic Bicycle Exhibition
   8- Indian Muslim Traditional Food
   9- Snake Charmer
   10- Heritage Scenario
   11- Indian Muslim Musical Cultural Show 

   12- Tour Around The Mosque & Noordin Tomb
   13- Malaysia Book of Records (The Longest Non Stop “Teh Tarik” Demonstration)

20. George Town Shophouse Trail

Venue  : Various

Time    : 8.30am to 10.30pm & 10.30am to 12.30noon

Fee      : RM10, limited to 20 pax per group (pre-registration required)  

Enquiries & Registration: Penang Tourist Guide Association, Tel: 2614 461

Revisit the golden age of Penang’s past when it was one of the wealthiest centre of trade and commerce on this guided tour of some of the finest residential and commercial shophouses in George Town. Tours are available in English and Chinese.

21. Sun Yat Sen Heritage Trail in Penang

Time    : 9.30am to 11am & 3.30pm to 5.00pm 

Fee      : RM10 (pre-registration required)

Enquiries & Registration: Penang Heritage Trust, Tel: 264 2631

The Penang Sun Yat Sen Heritage Trail, the first of its kind outside Hong Kong, will showcase the sites visited by Dr. Sun Yat Sen, as well as institutions established by Dr Sun’s Penang supporters. The trail consists of more than 15 historical sites in Penang associated with Sun Yat Sen and his followers. This guided trail will cover selected sites in the inner city of George Town.

22. The Living Museum – Sharing Our Stories

Venue  : Various

Time    : 10.30am to 12.00noon & 3.30pm to 5.00pm

Registration Fee: RM10. Limited seats (pre-registration required)

Enquiries & Registration: 014 – 3423511

Introducing 6 old-time families whose roots have intertwined to form part of the multi-cultural tapestry of George Town’s living heritage. These residents are witnesses of history, keepers of precious memories and bearers of traditional skills & wisdoms. They will open their memories, photo albums, and unearth inherited treasures to be shared with in the intimacy of their traditional homes. Tours are available in different languages depending on the house owners. Register to visit ONE house from 6 different families for each time slot.  Click here for more details

23. Cemetery Tour

Venue  : Protestant Cemetery, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah

Time    : 2pm to 5pm

Fee      : RM10 (pre-registration required)

Enquiries & Registration: Penang Heritage Trust. Tel: 264 2631

Glean the secrets of the city’s past with this unexpected tour of one of the oldest cemeteries in George Town. As the final resting place of Penang’s European pioneers such as Francis Light, James Scott and several early governors, the cemetery is a treasure trove of history.  Tours are available in English only.