Event: Plenitude Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2011
Date: 11th & 12th June 2011
Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: Teluk Bahang Dam
Organisers: Penang State Tourism Development & Culture

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Plenitude Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2011 will be held on 11th & 12th June 2011 at Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang. This annual renowned event is jointly organized by Penang State Tourism Development & Culture, Penang International Dragon Boat Festival Committee and Penang Dragon Boat Federation Committee.

This year total of 28 teams consist of 15 Malaysia teams (Penang, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Kedah and etc.) and 11 foreign teams from Macau, Hong Kong, Australia, UAE, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and Guam) will be competing in the race.

Beside the exciting races, there will be 8 teams of school band performance, 24 drums performance, and entertaining novelty such as Teh Tarik Competition will be carried on throughout the event days. Do come and join us to witness this exciting traditional event!

The organising committee would also like to call upon all photography maniacs to join the photography competition. Kindly call our HOTLINE 016-411 0000 for further details.
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Event: Wesak Celebrations
Date: 17th May 2011
Time: 6am to 10.00pm
Location: Malaysia Buddhist Association, Burmah Road
Organizer: Malaysia Buddhist Association

Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May.

It celebrates the Buddha’s birthday, and, for some Buddhists, also marks his birth, enlightenment, and death.

In Penang during the festival, Buddhists will visit our local temples for services and teaching, and will give offerings to the monks of vegatarian food, candles and flowers.

More than 10,000 pilgrims from 35 Buddhist associations are expected to throng Burma Road to take part in Wesak Day procession.

The float and candle light procession normally will cover 7km distance. It will start from the Malaysia Buddhist Association in Burma Road and proceed to Jalan Pangkor, Jalan Kelawei, Lorong Burmah, Jalan Burmah, Peel Avenue, Jalan Macalister, Jalan Anson, Lorong Madras before returning to Burma Road.

Celebrate Your Wedding Anniversary At Eastin!

RM 388++ per night

Let your wedding anniversary celebration be memorable. Come and relive the joy of your special day and rekindle the fond memories of your wedding at Eastin.

For weddings held at Eastin, receive a complimentary bottle of wine.

Includes:

• 2 days/ 1 Night stay at Eastin Deluxe with buffet breakfast for 2 persons
• 20% discount for dinners at Swez Brasserie
• Extended late check-out untill 3.00 pm
• Cocktails at Executive Lounge

Terms and conditions:

• Package is applicable for check-in on Friday, Saturday or Sunday except 18 – 22 July and 18 – 19 November 2011
• Please present proof of wedding upon confirmation
• Promotion is valid on the month of your wedding anniversary
• Rate is subject to 10% service charge and prevailing taxes
• Extended late-check-out untill 3.00 pm is subject to availability
• Prior reservation is required and room confirmation is subject to availability
• Promotion mechanics are subject to change without prior notice

For reservations, please call +604-612 1111 or email info.pg@eastin.com

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Address:

Eastin Hotel

1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: (604) 612 1111

Fax: (604) 612 1199

Website: www.eastin.com

Email: info.pg@eastin.com

Highly prized and famed, Bonito is a popular fish in Japan and Tosa, and in Kochi prefecture, it is actually designated as the official fish of the prefecture. Tasty when eaten as sashimi, served with shoyu and mixed with thin slices of fresh garlic, wasabi, a touch of lemon; or as nigiri topped with grated fresh ginger or a thin slice of garlic to taste. Experience this unique cuisine on offer at Kampachi.

Prized Catch @ Kampachi

1st May 2011 – 31st May 2011

Available:
Lunch: 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm
Dinner: 5.30 pm – 10.00 pm

Price: A la carte, from RM22 onwards

Price is subject to 10% service charge and 6% Government tax

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Address:

Equatorial Hotel

1 Jalan Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, 11900 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: (604) 643 8111

Fax: (604) 644 8000

Website: www.equatorial.com/pen/

Email: info@pen.equatorial.com

Many head to Asia for holidays and awesome food. On Fridays at the Pool Terrace, we bring the holidays to you with an array of eclectic dishes from South East Asia. Start your journey from Madras with its famed beef curry and then venture to the Philippines for its signature Chicken Adobo and finally end your journey in Malaysia with our home grown favorite such as the Laksa. It’s a culinary voyage like none other all in one night!

S.E.A Land & Sea Buffet
Coffee Garden
Ongoing

Available: Fridays
Time: 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm
Price: RM75++ adult, RM40.50++ child

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Address:

Equatorial Hotel

1 Jalan Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, 11900 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: (604) 643 8111

Fax: (604) 644 8000

Website: www.equatorial.com/pen/

Email: info@pen.equatorial.com