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Top 8 Fun Events Happening in Penang April 2019

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Trust me when I say the fun has just begun because our favourite month, April is finally here! Filled with never-ending excitements and festivals, Penang continues to infuse colours into our dull and mundane life with its thrilling events lined up. As a Penangite, not a month will pass by without exhilaration so buckle up as we bring you on a rollercoaster ride through the Top 8 Fun Events Happening in Penang April 2019! Ranging from international food festival to cultural festival, the month of April got it covered. Let’s see what April has to offer us!

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Top 8 Fun Events Happening in Penang April 2019

1. Penang International Food Festival

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Most anticipated by Penangites, the once a year Penang International Food Festival is finally back in town to put more appetizing and delicious food on our table. They’re bringing us along to discover more about food with their major events that are happening – Street Food Festival (SFF), Taste of Penang (TOP) and Penang Seafood Galore (PSG). What can I say, eating is one of the greatest pleasures of life, am I right? This is something you definitely can’t miss!

Street Food Festival (SFF)

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Watch the night comes alive at Lebuh Pantai with much-loved Penang’s hawker dishes. You can get to have a taste of local delights prepared by the best hawkers that have honed their skills over the years to ensure the perfect dish! Eat and laugh your way down the lane!

Date: 13 – 14 April 2019
Time: 5pm – 11pm
Venue: Lebuh Pantai

Taste of Penang (TOP)

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Have you ever wanted to try every single hotel’s buffet but never got the chance to? Now you can! In conjunction with Penang International Food Festival’s major event: Taste of Penang (TOP), an extensive line-up of all the buffets at renowned hotels across Penang are available at your fingertips!

Date: 20 – 21 April 2019
Time: 5pm – 11pm
Venue: Jalan Kelawai

Penang Seafood Galore (PSG)

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Calling forth all seafood lovers around Penang! PIFF has crafted an event that is flawless for anyone who’s head over feels for seafood. Enjoy Malaysia’s biggest outlet mall turned playground for seafood lovers, serving up oceans of delights that are bound to spoil diners. So, what’re you waiting for?

Date: 27 – 28 April 2019
Time: 5pm – 11pm
Venue: Design Village

2. Songkran Festival

Wat Chayamangkalaran Thai Buddhist Temple & Dharmikara Burmese Buddhist Temple

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Songkran or Water Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by Thai and Burmese devotees to wash away bad luck by liberally splashing water on each other. Nowadays, Songkran has become an excuse for people all around the world to come together to have a fun time splashing water on each other. And, Penangites want to join in on the fun too! But before that, maybe it’s time to educate ourselves on why Songkran is celebrated. Let’s not just join on the fun but try to understand the culture too!

Date: 13 April 2019
Venue: Wat Chayamangkalaran Thai Buddhist Temple & Dharmikara Burmese Buddhist Temple (Lorong Burma, Pulau Tikus)
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Design Village

No kidding when we say Songkran Festival is a really big deal! If you’re more of a music concert and food festival person, head on over to Design Village instead. With headbangers music played by your favourite DJs in the house, the party is sure to be a hardcore one! Reload and get your guns ready, it’s coming! Not to mention, this is in collaboration with a charity event! We totally give our full support!

Date: 13 April 2019
Time: 3pm – 12am
Venue: Design Village
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3. Mobile Legends 515 Unite

This is for hardcore gamers only if you’re not one, scroll away. Just kidding! Mobile Legends is undoubtedly for everyone of any age, no judgement here! 515 Unite is about a series of game modes that will be unlocked from 20th April onwards. This event offers a chance for gamers to unite and complete a series of quests, and also a chance to have a friendly tournament with the Pro team, that’s a privilege! See you there!

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Date: 21 April 2019
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Venue: Gurney Paragon

4. Arts & Crafts Night Market

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Mark your calendar, peeps! That’s because your favourite spot for getting arts and crafts item, traditional handmade items and knick-knacks are happening yo! And, trust me, you wouldn’t want to miss it. Enjoy a lovely evening stroll with your friends over at Cubopark today while looking at the awesome stuff they have in store for you!

Dates: 6, 7, 20 and 21 April 2019
Address: 6, Jalan Tanjong Tokong, Kampung Masjid, 10470 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Time: 4PM-12AM (Daily)
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5. Easter Egg Hunting

Hopping bunnies and hidden colourful eggs, those are the things that will pop up to your mind when we mention Easter, right? Easter is undoubtedly the most exciting time of the year for kids! This is when kids get to run around, just having a time of their lives! Q-kids Club is organising an event for children to happily hunt the eggs! Parents, take note!

Date: 20 April 2019
Time: 3pm
Venue: Queensbay Mall, 100, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Tel: +604 646 8888
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6. Penang State Vaisakhi Open House

The month Vesakh marks the celebration of the harvest festival with authentic Punjabi food, dances (the beat of dhols, Gidha, Bhangra singing of folklore songs) connecting communities together through rich culture and heritage. Join in on the fun today!

Date: 27 April 2019
Time: 6.30pm-10.30pm
Venue: Fort Cornwallis, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012 430 0497
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7. Vogue for Virtue

Have you heard of Vogue, a fashion and lifestyle magazine that covers many topics including fashion, beauty, culture, living and runway? If you’ve never heard of them, perhaps this event is not for you but if you’re curious, then, by all means, go check them out! Making fashion charitable in conjunction with Fashion Month, the upcoming highlight event of the month showcases Charity Fashion Show with celebrities!

Date: 27 April 2019
Time: 7pm
Venue: Queensbay Mall, 100, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Tel: +604 646 8888
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8. MATTA Fair Penang

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Cheapest flights and tours you can ever imagine are available right here! No joke! Be it you’re a traveller or just considering to have a short getaway to somewhere, MATTA Fair Penang is here to offer you great flight and tour deals you can’t find anywhere else. It’s a big world out there, it never hurt to have a little wanderlust in us. Now, go and explore the world!

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Date: 5-7 April 2019
Time: 10am – 9pm
Venue: Setia SPICE Arena
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Top 8 Fun Events Happening in Penang April 2019

We can’t wait for the enjoyable times that are on the way and the fun photos you’ll be posting on your Instagram feed. Share them with us and go wild, friends! Time to move your lazy bum, don’t think twice and let’s go!

We would like to invite you to join our New Private Community Group! Here you are free to ask questions, share your love for food, and explore the Penang community! We will also regularly post about casual promos and latest findings.

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