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Momentous Year-End Fiesta-Penang

26-29 November
“Come Celebrate Jesus” Dance Conference and Concert 2015Penang First MMC, Karpal Singh Drive

To celebrate Christmas Day, the Christian Dance Fellowship Malaysia (CDFM) invites you to a 3-days “Come Celebrate Jesus” Dance Conference and Concert with renowned Christian professional dance company ABC-Tokyo from Japan presenting a series of dance performances commencing November 26 till December 3, 2015 in Penang and KL.

27-29 Nov 2015

27-29 November
George Town Literary Festival 2015

George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) is featured alongside In-between Arts Festival and the Penang Island Jazz Festival, in conjunction with ‘10 Days 3 Festivals’. The objective of these back-to-back festivals is to draw in visitors from all over for a holistic arts festival experience in Penang. |  http://www.georgetownlitfest.com

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30 November – 2 December
The In-between Arts FestivalLebuh Armenian & Lebuh Victoria

The In-between Arts Festival (IbAF) is quite an interesting festival. It will feature lots of fun things to do while showcasing the talent of local artists, performers, musicians, singers and other practitioners of the arts. It is featured alongside the George Town Literary Festival and Penang Island Jazz Festival in conjunction with ‘10 Days 3 Festivals’.

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3-6 December
Pg Island Jazz Festival

The island of Penang comes alive with music with the 12th edition of the Penang Island Jazz Festival (PIJF), which is held annually on the first weekend of December. The Creative Malaysia Fringe programme focuses on local Malaysian acts with the unique Sunrise @ Tropical Spice Garden the After Hours Jazz Jam held after the main stage performances go on till the wee hours of the morning and a lot more!  |  http://www.penangjazz.com

18-20 December
“Nyonya House 333”Penang First MMC, Karpal Singh Drive

“Nyonya House 333” is a Christmas drama performance with a touching storyline, complemented with dances and songs. Set in a background of Nyonya intricacies, we see a family business successfully developed through many generations – a testimony of God’s abundant goodness and mercy. This annual Christmas drama is open to public from 18 – 20 December 2015.

24 & 25 December
Christmas Eve & PartiesVarious places

Upper Penang Road, a hotpot of festive happenings, literally lights up with activities including live band performances and dance shows to ensure patrons have a jolly good time. Christmas Eve is celebrated in different ways. Christmas trees lit up, mistletoes hung and other Christmas decorations are seen in many homes, heaping with food and partying at this time of the year!

31 December
New Year CountdownVarious places



Let’s party into 2016 this New Year’s Eve with friends and family in style to ring in the New Year together. Before the stroke of midnight, take part in the countdown towards a brand new year at these venues!  Experience the dazzling display of fireworks to usher in the New Year!
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