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Vasakhi Festival
Vasakhi is the most significant celebration for the Sikh community worldwide.
Wesak Day
Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day in May, marking Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing.
Corpus Christi
The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated at the Church of Assumption by City Parish, Penang after the Pentacost and Trinity Sunday.
Masimagam Theppa Thiruvizha
This annual festival is held in honour of the powerful Hindu goddess, Singamuga Kaliamman also known as Kali.
Snake Temple Flame Watching
Penang Ban Kah Lan Snake Temple also known as Hock Hin Keong, Cheng Hoon Gam was used to worship Qing Shui Zu Shi who is also the main deity in the temple – also known as Chor Soo Kong.
Thaipusam 2023
Penang Thaipusam is a three-day celebration that sees devotees clad in yellow and saffron, bearing milk pots on their heads or kavadis with body and facial piercings, seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks to Lord Murugan.
Feast of St. Anne
St. Anne is regarded as the mother of Mary, the virgin who gave birth to Jesus Christ. Catholics observe her feast day on July 26 every year.
Fire Walking Prayers
The Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Butterworth. Every year the temple will celebrate Theemithi or more commonly known as ‘the Fire-Walking Prayers’ between May to July.