Lighting Up of 10,000 Lantern at Kek Lok Si 2011



Date: 30.01.2011 - 03.03.2011

Before the Chinese New Year celebration, thousands of devotees will visit the temple for the annual lighting ceremony at Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam.

During Chinese New Year, Kek Lok Si Temple will be light up every night at 7pm until midnight to symbolize peace, luck and prosperity.

Approximately 230,000 light bulbs and 10,000 lanterns light up the temple every night for 33 days in conjunction with Chinese New Year. Making this 121 year old temple one of Asia's most beautiful temple.

The most oustanding scene is the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas, it is over 35 metres in height and is reputed to be one of the largest pagodas in Malaysia. The glittering pagoda can be seen from from several kilometres away.


Last year event link:

http://quahkh.blogspot.com/2010/01/kek-lok-si-temple-lighting-up-ceremony.html


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New World Park Chinese New Year Events


22 Jan 2011 (Saturday) 7pm
Chinese Orchestra

24 Drummers

Acrobatic Lion Dance

Martial Art Performance




23 Jan 2011 (Sunday) 7pm
Calligraphy Giveaway & Fortune Telling Session

Acrobatic Lion Dance

Mask Changing




28 Jan 2011 (Friday) 8pm

Mask Changing

Chinese New Year Songs Performance




29 Jan 2011 (Saturday) 8pm

Children's CNY Performance

China Sichuan Acrobatic Troupe Performance




30 Jan 2011 (Sunday) 8pm

Wushu Performance

Acrobatic Lion Dance




11 Feb 2011 (Friday) 7pm

Charity Dinner with Senior Citizens

Chinese New Year Songs Performance

Acrobatic Twin Lion Dance Challenge

China Sichuan Acrobatic Troupe Performance




13 Feb 2011 (Sunday) 7pm
Valentine's Love Giveaway

Children's CNY Performance
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The Star Education Fair 2011


Malaysia's largest Education Fair is back

Date: 19th & 20th February 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 11.00am - 7.00pm
Venue: Penang International Sports Arena (PISA)


The Star Education Fair 2011, the country's premier education fair, will return in 2011 for the 23rd consecutive year! This premier exhibition will provide the ideal platform for students to explore education and career options, both locally and abroad.

The Star Education Fair 2011 will continue to be a one-stop education exhibition with both local and foreign institutions offering undergraduate, postgraduate, twinning, diploma, certificates and distance learning programmes. Get education and career guidance from the industry's experts at the career talks. Come and speak with The Star Education Fund personnel and many others on various scholarship and financial assistance available to students.

Don't miss out!
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Gong Xi Fa Chai by-the-sea 2011




Fair winds bring good fortune, prosperity and abundance to Straits Quay this Chinese New Year. Join us for a fun-filled month-long celebration!

‘Ang Pow’ Packet Redemption
Spend RM88 and above in a single receipt at any Straits Quay outlet and redeem a pack of ‘Ang Pow’ packets at the Customer Service Counter while stocks last.
From 15 January – 2 February

Arts & Craft Fair
Featuring Chinese Calligraphy, Clog Making, Chinese Painting, Dough Art Figurines and more at Straits Court.
15 – 16, 22 – 23, 29 – 30 January, 7pm – 10pm

Chinese Orchestra Performance
It will be held every Saturday and Sunday at the Main Lobby.
From 15 January – 13 February, 8.30pm – 10.30pm

Chap Goh Meh Celebration
Special performances and traditional orange throwing ritual at the waterfront.
17 February, 8.00pm – 11.00pm


For more info:
http://www.straitsquay.com/
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