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The Penang Arts Council is delighted to present Ramli Ibrahim, Malaysia’s foremost Indian Classical Dancer, live in Penang.   For one night only, Ramli will bring his sensuous new dance collaboration to Penang. Featuring dancers from Malaysia’s Sutra Dance Theatre, Australia’s Lingalayam Company and ethnomusicologist Alex Dea, the show premiered in Sydney in early March and was [...]

Announcing the arrival of Tuan yang Terutama yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin dan Y.A. Bhg. Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajah Rokiah…. To those unfamiliar with the protocol and titles of Malaysian Heads of State, the Governor of Sarawak and his consort visited the gardens on Sunday 15 March 2009. We also [...]

The Penang Japanese Women’s Association enjoyed a good morning out thanks to the efforts of Keiko and her family. After various ‘missed’ appointments, I finally had the pleasure of meeting Keiko and family who made all the arrangements for her team. We would like a guided tour and a cooking demo please – what can [...]

 Earth Hour 2009 Presents CAR FREE DAY WED,25 MAR 2009    In conjunction with Earth Hour 2009, Tropical Spice Garden & Rapid Penang have combined forces to campaign to reduce as many cars from the road as possible for one day on Wednesday, 25 March 2009. The campaign carries a simple and straightforward message – ‘Don’t Use [...]

“Emily of Emerald Hill” Wawasan Open University Saturday 28 March , 8.15pm Sunday 29 March, 3.00pm   Ombak-Ombak Arts Studio presents Emily of Emerald Hill at Wawasan Open University on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2009 to raise funds for Ombak’s community projects. Tickets at RM30 and RM50 are available Penang Heritage Trust (04-2642631) [...]

It’s always a tremendous day when couples get married. The excitement and anticipation is as much felt by all those assisting to prepare for it as the bride and groom. And believe you me, there are a lot of people involved in planning and executing a wedding! And did I mention it’s a case of [...]