Tuesday, 22 Dec 2020 02:49 PM MYT
BY OPALYN MOK
Penang is the first choice of destination for most of Malaysians during holidays, according to Association of Tourist Attractions of Penang Chairman Ch ng Huck Theng. Picture by Steven Ooi
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GEORGE TOWN, Dec 22 Penang launched its “Experience it all in Penang, responsibly” campaign today, focusing on local attractions that were similar to others abroad to try and attract more domestic visitors to the state.
Penang Global Tourism chief executive officer Ooi Chok Yan today unveiled a promotional video that compared 14 tourist attractions in the state that were comparable to those found all around the world.
How Sun Yat-sen shaped Penang in Malaysia and influenced the lives of its Chinese residents The Sun Yat-sen Museum at 120 Armenian Street, George Town, Penang. Photo: Thomas Bird
It is the 15th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the Hungry Ghost Festival, and fires blaze on the streets. Some onlookers pray. Many more stand by and watch plumes of black smoke billow above the vintage shopfronts and restaurants.
The pious residents of Penang s state capital, George Town, are burning hell money to appease the ancestors who emerge from the lower realm around this time of year. Deeper into this Unesco Heritage Site neighbourhood, at a temple on King Street dedicated to Bogong - the Elder Lord - an entire braised hog and extravagant fruit platter has been prepared.