Bon Odori 2024 edition is back on July 27
The colourful and vibrant Penang Bon Odori Festival returns this year with an exciting line-up of events. The celebration will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 5pm to…
Penang Bon Odori 2022 edition a runaway success
The Penang Bon Odori 2022 edition was a runaway success considering it had to take a two-year break due to the pandemic and some uncertain developments of late. However, leading…
Getting to know the Consul-General of Japan in Penang who speaks fluent Bahasa Malaysia
By V. Sivaji The Consul-General of Japan in Penang, Mr Orikasa Hiroyuki hails from Fukushima, Japan but what is unique about him is that he speaks fluent Bahasa Malaysia. Having…
Penang Bon Odori 2022 Festival is back on July 30, 2022
The much awaited Bon Odori Festival is back this upcoming Saturday, July 30th at the Esplanade (Padang Kota Lama) after a two-year hiatus. The festival will be open from 5pm…
Bon Odori Festival might be back soon
The Penang State Government hopes to bring back the Bon Odori Festival soon. This is following the meeting between Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy and the Consul-General…