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Quick Info
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Previous Markets: 27 July 2008 Our second anniversary market! And our July market was also part of Penang's celebrations for Georgetown gaining the UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Sponsored by Jabatan Warisan Negara, Kementerian Perpaduan, Kebudayaan, Kesenian & Warisan Malaysia
A Special Workshop was also held for dance enthusiasts on Saturday July 26th from 3pm to 6pm: contact us
The programme also included a multi-item tribute to Cikgu Bahroodin, community arts activist and wonderful performer, who will be sorely missed.
Programme
10.00am – 12.00noon Mabuk Tak Mabuk – Kuda Kepang
12.00 noon
Celebrating Georgetown's Heritage listing:
Speeches from YB Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang; YB
12.30 – 2.00pm A Tribute to Cikgu Bahroodin introduced and coordinated by Michael Cheah Live Presentation of Peranakan Heritage Nyonya Dance and Fashion Show Hokkien Poetry and Dondang Sayang Exhibition - Beadwork and Embroidery Nyonya Food Galore Peranakan Heritage by INTI School Ronggeng
2.00pm – 2.30pm Indian Dance : Ananda Narthana Choodamani Dance Academy
2.30pm – 3.00pm Songs by The Eurasian Community of Penang
3.00pm – 3.30pm Indian Muslim Music
3.30pm - 4.15 pm Jazz Jam, with Jerome and friends
4.15 pm - 5.00pm The extraordinary Sam Ponnodurai
Plus On-site Demonstrations on Wood Cut Printing, making of Wayang Kulit, Traditional Indian Flower tying and Garland Making and Grass Hoppers made of Coconut Leaves
This Market formed the third day of the Penang celebrations of Georgetown's World heritage listing by UNESCO. It followed activites both on the Friday and Saturday, including a celebratory party at the Esplanade on Saturday July 26th, which showcased a range of wonderful Penang talents over the generations. __________________________________ |
