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Penang Malaysia
Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang) is an island off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also the name of the Malaysian state which is made up of Penang Island and the facing strip of territory on the mainland called Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley).
 Penang is one of Malaysia's main tourist draws. Its beaches are nice, though a little lacklustre when compared to those in some other Malaysian states, but this is more than compensated for by the island's rich multicultural history which is full of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and European influences. Penang is also well known for being the "food paradise" of Malaysia.
Cities
The Island
- Georgetown - The capital of Penang; a favourite spot for tourists as it has many quaint pre-Second World War houses, as well as 19th century churches, temples, mosques, and colonial buildings. The city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2008.
- Batu Ferringhi - Located on the north coast, with white sandy beaches, luxurious hotels & restaurants... a favourite spot for both locals & tourists.
- Bayan Lepas - Penang's main electronic manufacturing area and location of its international airport.
- Balik Pulau - Literally "Back of The Island" in Malay; a small agricultural centre surrounded by Malay villages, fruit plantations, and padi fields.
Peninsula
- Butterworth - The mainland gateway to Penang
- Bukit Mertajam - The capital of Seberang Perai Tengah district
- Bandar Perda - A new town of Seberang Perai Tengah which is 20 minutes from Butterworth & 15 minutes from Penang Bridge.
- Nibong Tebal - The capital of Seberang Perai Selatan district
- Simpang Ampat - A small town in the district of Seberang Perai Selatan, famous for its nearby seafood at Bukit Tambun and Batu Kawan
- Seberang Jaya - Satellite township in the district of Seberang Perai Tengah
- Tasek Gelugor - A small town which is 20 minutes from Butterworth
Events and Festivals
- World Music Festival. Usually held in May at the Penang Botanic Gardens. Outdoor music festival with participants from every corner of the world.
- Penang International Dragon Boat Festival. 31 July - 3 August 2008. Venue: Teluk Bahang Dam. Dragon boat racing at its best.
- Penang Bon Odori Carnival . 19 July 2008. Venue: Esplanade. A Japanese traditional carnival usually with drum and dance performances.
- The Feast of St. Anne . 29 July 2008. Venue: St. Anne's Church, Bukit Mertajam. A Christian religious festival that includes a candle-light procession at the church.
- Nine Emperor Gods vegetarian festival is held at Taoist temples for 9 days of the 9th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, normally end Sept or Oct.
- Deepavali. 27 October 2008. The Hindu 'Festival of Lights' which, according to legend, celebrates the triumph of Lord Khrishna over the demon Narakasura. There will be an 'Open House' hosted by the Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 'Little India' on 10 November 2008 in conjunction with the festival.
- Penang Floral Festival. 29 November - 07 December 2008. To be held at the Penang Botanic Gardens, this year's theme will be 'Floral Fantasy'.
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