Christmas is approaching this holiday season. It is the time of the year to celebrate. Queensbay Mall has put up a glorious Christmas decoration at its Central Atrium. Dubbed the Rhythm Of Dreams, visiting the place feels like stepping into a magical realm. There are rows of lush red Christmas trees, reindeers, colourful plants, a fountain and other… Read More »
Winter Wonderland is here at Gurney Plaza, as Christmas is just around the corner. This year’s Gurney Plaza Christmas decoration brings us an enchanted forest with a charming castle. The main Christmas tree at the centre of the attraction was designed in collaboration with KARL LAGERFELD, in conjunction with its second store opening in Malaysia. It is 28… Read More »
Deepavali (Diwali) this year coincides with the country’s reopening of the economy and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. With inter-state travelling now allowed for those fully vaccinated, many visitors thronged to Penang during Deepavali, taking advantage of the public holiday. Gurney Plaza is one of the people’s favourites, judging from the large number of people visiting the mall.… Read More »
Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr) this year was celebrated on 13-14 May 2021, but due to the COVID-19 situation, the Hari Raya Puasa decorations at Gurney Plaza is still intact. I was at Gurney Plaza recently, and managed to take some pictures of the decorations. This year’s Gurney Plaza Hari Raya Puasa decorations are inspired by the Moroccan… Read More »
The Straits Quay Marina is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the sea breeze. There is a jogging path where visitors can walk, jog, cycle and play roller blades; while enjoying the view of yachts, boats and the sea. Some months ago, I went for a stroll in the area at noon, right after lunch at Nyonya… Read More »
This year’s Chinese New Year celebration in Penang is quite muted, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the pandemic, Straits Quay Mall’s management had put up a wonderful Chinese New Year decorations. The decorations, located at the Straits Court area, is fronted by 3 “lions” depicting the lion dance, and lots of red and pink flowers.… Read More »
As is with previous years, Gurney Plaza has put up an exciting Chinese New Year decorations this year to usher in The Year Of The Ox, even though we are in the midst of the Movement Control Order (MCO). This year’s decorations, named the “Spring Garden of Prosperity” are full of cherry blossoms, lanterns, traditional drums, butterflies and… Read More »
The Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2020 was held on the 1st and 2nd February 2020 (8th and 9th day of Chinese New Year). This is the 6th consecutive year the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta was held. The event has always attracted big crowds, and this year is no different. In addition to the hot air balloons,… Read More »
Chinese New Year is a major celebration in Malaysia. The festival is enjoyed not just by the Malaysian Chinese, but also other Malaysians, with the holidays and also it being a good time to visit their Chinese friends. This year, 2020, is the Year of the Metal Rat. Straits Quay, a lifestyle mall in Seri Tanjung Pinang (Tanjung… Read More »
The Whale Of Fun Balloon Zone is at Queensbay Mall for the December 2019 holiday season, from 12 December 2019 to 1 January 2020. Located on the Ground Floor, North Zone (in front of Morganfield’s), it is a balloon-filled indoor playground inside a giant whale balloon. There are slides, trampoline, balloon duck, balloon horse and other fun stuff… Read More »