Monday, October 15, 2007

Festival of the Nine Emperor Gods



The Festival of the Nine Emperor Gods is a 9-days long Taoist celebration that fall on the 9th month of the Lunar Calendar (currently Oct2007 is the celebration). It is celebrated mainly by devotees of the Jiu Wang Yeh sect. The 9 deities are believed to dwell in the stars and heaven.


In Malaysia, especially in Penang, you will find a hive of activities at many Chinese Temples.


The festival starts with the 9 deities being received by temples and devotees. During this festival, the deities are entertained with traditional opera. Roads leading to these temples are sometimes closed. Devotees observe a strict 9-days vegetarian diet. Stalls selling vegetarian food are lined with yellow coloured banner. The festival ends on the ninth day where the Gods (represented by mediums) escorted to the sea or river.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Ramadan

Ramadan began on the 13th of September 2007, a month of fasting for Muslims. The best time to enjoy the cultural food heritage of Malaysia in Penang is during the month of September and October. Food stalls are everywhere for you to sample Malaysian food at Ramadan.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

What's in Penang this July
World Music Festival 2007 – Penang (20 to 22 July 2007) - World-renowned musicians from Malaysia as well overseas will converge in harmonic fusion in Penang this July. .....more at Penang, Malaysia at myMalaysiabooks

Saturday, May 26, 2007

What's happening in June 2007

Penang International Dragon Boat Festival
8 June 2007- 10 June 2007.


Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 16 June 2007 - 2 September 2007 Amazing discount and special offers during Malaysia's biggest sales carnival!.
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