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Penang Events

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George Town Heritage Celebrations 2023

Event Date: 07 Jul 2023

George Town Heritage Celebrations is an annual community-powered event that commemorates the inscription of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008. It celebrates the living heritage of George Town – its multicultural practices, food, arts, and crafts, as well as cultural festivities that highlight the history and local cultural pride.

Merdeka Day

Event Date: 31 Aug 2023

To commemorate Malaysia’s Independence Day, an annual Merdeka Parade will be organised by the Penang State Government where contingents representing various government agencies will be taking part in the occasion.

Address: Penang Esplanade

Malaysia Day

Event Date: 16 Sep 2023

A significant date in the history of Malaysia as it marks the joining together of Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak to form Malaysia in 1963.