What governs Penang’s uniqueness is mainly the multi-racial communities that have been residing in this Malaysian state for three generations, if not more. With them come a myriad of flavours that have catapulted Penang into one of the best food cities in the world. However, Penang is much more than just exotic flavours that can make your taste buds dance. Prettily framing this, due to its multi-cultural factor, Penang boasts many colourful and immensely memorable events and festivals that happen all year round comprising religion, culture and arts.

Most will already know of the acrobatic lion dances that happen on Penang’s streets during Chinese New Year, the intricate weaving of ketupat during Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the unbelievable body piercings that are paraded during Thaipusam. There are also the more gentle stirrings of sweet rice in round pots over open fire during Pongal and the stamina-testing sport of the Dragon Boat Festival as well as Penang Bridge International Marathon that attract participants from all over the world.

Besides these, home-grown arts festivals unique to Penang such as the month-long George Town Festival and the three back to back festivals (10 Days 3 Festivals), that include George Town Literary Festival, The In-between Arts Festival and Penang Island Jazz Festival, are quickly becoming a sole reason for global travellers to descend on this state around August, November and December, respectively. Other annual events that attract hordes of visitors from near and far are the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, Penang Anime Matsuri and Penang International Food Festival.

Anytime through January to December, Penang welcomes you with colourful and vibrant events that promises an unforgettable experience. Here’s where the festivities never end.

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Butterworth Fringe Festival

Hungry Ghost Festival

Vaisakhi Celebration

多元种族的国家特色让马来西亚安居了至少三代的各种族国民，这也构成了槟城的独特之处。至于随之而来的是融合食物口味，使槟城成为世界上最好的美食城市之一。然而，槟城所具备的不仅是一种能让人味蕾起舞的异国风味。由于多元文化因素，槟城具有丰富多彩、蕴含宗教、文化和艺术元素，令人难忘的庆典节日全年上演不休止。

首先是众所皆知的农历春节期间槟城街道呈现的热闹舞狮表演，随着开斋节的代表性食品ketupat登场，接着就是大宝森节庆典上令人瞠目结舌的身体穿刺还神仪式。在迎来软香扑鼻粽子的同时，端午节赛龙舟的运动项目和槟城大桥国际马拉松比赛，同样吸引了来自全球各地的参与者。

除此之外，槟城独有的本土艺术节如长达一个月的乔治市庆典，还有3项背靠背的连环活动(10天3节庆)，其中包括：乔治市文学节、In-between艺术节和槟岛爵士音乐节，正迅速成为全球游客在8月、11月和12月来到槟城的主要理由。其他每年吸引大批游客的重点活动是槟城热气球嘉年华会、动漫节和国际美食节。

从每年的开端1月到12月为止，槟城皆以不同的动人风貌带来难忘的体验。这里是庆典永不停息的地方。

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