With the recent inscription of Penang and Malacca as Unesco’s World Heritage Sites, its people – from trishawmen to cendol sellers – are standing tall in the knowledge that their invaluable historic and cultural legacy has finally won recognition.
To young Penangites, George Town's recent inscription together with Malacca as “Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca” in the Unesco World Heritage Site is a reminder that they have taken their heritage for granted. To tourists, the recognition means that Penang is now a “must visit” in their holiday itinerary.
The state government will hold a 3 days celebration which will begin on July 25 with a “Jom George Town” assembly at City Hall where the Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng will officiate the event.
Below are the information pack which will be given out to the public during the three days event (managed to obtained them from a secret agent...haha).
A crowd of 20,000 is expected for the event, it may be more... (as Penang Lang is famous for "Soo Lang Boh Soo Thin") and it's estimated that the 3 days celebration will cost about RM 300,000 (fully sponsored by cultural bodies and associations as well as the corporate sector).
A crowd of 20,000 is expected for the event, it may be more... (as Penang Lang is famous for "Soo Lang Boh Soo Thin") and it's estimated that the 3 days celebration will cost about RM 300,000 (fully sponsored by cultural bodies and associations as well as the corporate sector).The highlight of the 3 days celebration will be on Saturday when the Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas will make an official declaration at the Esplanade at 8.30pm. The declaration will be followed by fireworks lighting up the promenade.
I sincerely urged all Penangites to participate (how i wish i am there as well..) as i believe the activities and performances to be carried out will leave a deep impression on Penangites.
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I will try to be there too! It's just with all this packing is driving me nuts.
I won't miss out such an occassion la, will sure join in the crowd although I can anticipate lots of traffic jams.
I wanna go there too, just I need to adjust my schedule a bit... hehe...
I can't go too far for me. T_T
Hope this occassion will be carried out successfully.
i wish i be there too....
Jimmy, a BIG applause for you! although you are in manchester, you still made the effort to keep in touch with penang! you are a truly penangite! :)
I agree with Mei Wah that you still made the effort to keep in touch with Penang although you are halfway round the world...your patriotism towards Penang is indeed very strong. I also wish i am there to attend the celebration as well...too bad i'm still stuck here!!
jk, you told me you gonna be there with aL and take a video and post it to show us ma...lolz..
ck lam, haha...i wish i could join the crowd too...i bet it must be so 'lau juak' le on tht night...
akira, yea...i know you're big taukeh...very busy wan...hahaha...have to set schedule somemore..next time when wanna meet you also must arrange appointment liao..hehe..
chobits, never mind le...you still can watch it from tv..(if they do broadcast it) unlike me...
it will be carried out SMOOOTHLYYYYY!!!!!
kikey, how great if we can op back to penang to join in the festivities....
kate hudson wtf*...you cant questioned me...haha..im a trully penang 'kia' eventhough im not in penang now...but thanks to technology, there's internet where at least make me feel back home...
jimmy choo wtf****
kelvin, in a month time you gonna be back enjoying the sunny weather, eating delicious yummy cuisine, spending time with family and friends, enjoying what you like doing and lots more...
so envy sama you le..finally decided to go back..
Is time to consider this place.
Although i will be going to Malacca 1st =)
wah very danger wor.....u seen have alot secret agent tat work 4 u.... i also wish i could be at there but i start wortking liao lor... so cant go lor......... somemore tmr working as well lor......
i wanna go there too....
i want to go but im working! damn it!
jeromefo, you have to consider this place..you wont regret it if you pay a visit to penang...esp the foooood....thats the best of all!!! hehe...
taugeh ko, now only you know ar?? si lo...i have lots of secret agent working for me...
kesian nia..tmrw still have to work...so waste you cant go as well..
itch, haih...not only you...im so thinking of going but hor..dont think any chance at the moment...hehe
ah leng, aiyo..you also working ar...hmmm...but it ends on sunday ma...maybe you could still go..
what a wonderful occasion. i feel so proud of Penang. it's about time Penang is being listed!
hoon mum, indeed it's a wonderful occasion..and it will boast the tourism industry in the island...
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