Plenitude Penang Dragonboat Festival 2012

Date: 30 June & 1 July 2012

Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm

Venue: Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang 

The popular Plenitude Penang International Dragon Boat Festival is back for the 32^nd time in Penang from 30 June to 1 July this year. This year, 14 international teams from South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Thailand, Philippines and New Zealand have confirmed their participation, as well as 13 Malaysian teams.

The public is welcome to witness the race at the beautiful Teluk Bahang Dam. Rapid Penang busses travelling to Batu Feringgi will extend their route up to the dam from 8.00am to 6.00pm during these two days. For those who visit, they need not worry about food as they will be able to purchase meals at the site using food-coupons which will be sold by the organiser during the event. Those who purchase a minimum of RM10 worth of coupons will be entitled to enter in the lucky draw and stand a chance to win a Grand Prize of a cruise to Phuket worth RM 4500, hotel stays, 50 Swork sunglasses worth RM799 and more!

For those who wish to participate, an entry fee of RM120 for 12 racers and RM180 for 22 racers per team will be charged for each event. 

In conjunction with the festival, a photography competition will also be held for shutterbugs. Those with the best photos of the race will be awarded with RM800 for first prize, RM500 for second prize and RM300 for third prize. The photo submission date will be by 15 July 2012. 

For participants of the race, a workshop will be held on 29 June, from 10am to 6pm at Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel and later at Teluk Bahang Dam. An expert coach from Philippines will be conducting the workshop to discuss rowing techniques, followed by a Water Safety Awareness Course by a qualified trainer. Each participant team can send two representatives to attend the workshop.

For participation or more information about the festival, please contact 04-650 5136, 012-483 0448 or email secretary@penangdragonboat.gov.my . Visit our website for more details: www.penangdragonboat.gov.my. 

This event is fully supported by the Penang State Government and is an affiliated event of the International Dragon Boat Federation.

Explore Everything Apple - Switch World

Date: 31st May to 3rd June 2012

Time: 10am to 10pm

Venue: Gurney Plaza, Penang

The premier iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac lifestyle event in Malaysia is back!

Switch World 2012 will be held at the Gurney Plaza Centre Concourse from 31st May to 3rd June 2012. It is organized by CG Computers Sdn Bhd, the Apple Premium Reseller in Malaysia.

The four-day event promises to be the largest single gathering of lifestyle conscious people, business owners, and iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac enthusiasts in years. There are plenty of informative content with the latest innovations and cool iPhone related and 3rd party designs from more than 20 brands.

Switch World offers consumers an unprecedented opportunity to learn from the industry experts and see the coolest and latest products in the iPod and Mac marketplace all under one roof. The focus of the Switch World 2012 will be on modern consumer digital lifestyle.

For inquiries and information please call 04-656 2591

Source: Visit Penang

Acrobatic Drama From China - Journey To The West

Time: 7.00pm

Date: Saturday, 2 June 2012

Venue: PISA Indoor Stadium

The highly-acclaimed acrobatic drama “Journey to the West”, one of China’s greatest literary classics will be brought to life in an acrobatic drama in Penang at the PISA Indoor Stadium on 2 June 2012. 

“Journey to the West” is based on one of China’s literary classics, which tells the tale of the monk Xuanzang who travelled to India in search of Buddhist sutras, accompanied by the irreverent and capable Monkey King known as Sun Wu Kong, and two other disciples – Pigsy and Sandy. They had to overcome various obstacles and battle numerous demons along the way before reaching their destination. 

The Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe of China brings this tale to life through an acrobatic drama which has won over 100 awards at national and international competitions. “Journey to the West” was named one of China’s Best Ten Masterpieces of Performing Arts for 2007 – 2009 and bagged the 12^th China Wenhua Grand Award 2007.

The acrobatic drama “Journey to the West” has enjoyed resounding success when it was performed in Wuhan, Beijing, Nanjing, Changsha, Qingdao, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia and Germany.

To watch the show, one can make a contribution of:
RM200.00: and receive 1 complimentary VIP seat
RM150.00: and receive 1 complimentary charitable seat
RM80.00: and receive 1 complimentary ordinary seat
 

Contributions collected will be donated to Chung Ling Private High School and EDEN Handicap Service Centre. This event is organised by Charlie Brown Café Malaysia and KQY Intelligence Inc. Limited (HK), and endorsed by the Penang State EXCO for Tourism Development and Culture. It is supported by Persatuan Keselamatan Sukarela Pulai, Real Productions, Exabytes Malaysia and FTG Media.

For more information, please contact 012-409 1117, 016-412 5528 or 012-401 9798, or email enquiry@charliebrowncafe.com.my . You can also visit their website at www.journey2west.easy.my

Source: Visit Penang