#pinang island

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One Day Things To Do @ Georgetown Penang Malaysia

https://youtu.be/Xru7nkmFTfI

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Penang Island, 1990 George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia. マレーシア ペナン島 ジョージタウン Photography by Michitaka Kurata

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Malaysian Holidays, Traditions, and Celebrations

Floating Mosque Kuching Malaysia – Office Holidays During this trip, I’ve experienced many local cultures and religious observances. This weekend marks the celebration of several Malaysian national holidays, including Muslim Awal Muharram and George Town World Heritage Day. Penang Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi – AirAsia Getty Images Awal Muharram  Muharram is “derived from the word haram, which…

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In a new study, researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and partners have described the only known member of the palm family (Arecaceae) to flower and fruit almost entirely underground. Owing to this unusual characteristic, the scientists have named the species Pinanga subterranea, with its species name derived from the Latin word for underground. The work was published in the journal PALMS with added commentary in Plants, People, Planet. Native to the tropical island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, the plant is well-known to locals who like to snack on its bright-red fruit—a sweet and juicy delicacy consumed in some parts of the island. However, until now, the plant has remained unnoticed by scientists who, to date, have described around 300 different species of palm on the island. Pinanga subterranea joins more than 2,500 species of palm known to science, up to half of which may be threatened with extinction. According to the international team of researchers, P. subterranea can be found scattered across the primary rainforests of western Borneo, crossing state lines from Sarawak in Malaysia to Kalimantan in Indonesia. Prior to its scientific description, the plant was known in at least three Bornean languages under the names Pinang Tanah, Pinang Pipit, Muring Pelandok, and Tudong Pelandok.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Mr. Sherlock Holmes

Doyle wrote this on his return from the Second Boer War, where he'd been a volunteer physician at a field hospital.

In 1898, he had written a short story called "The King of the Foxes", having been a fox-hunter for a while. It deals in rather similar themes and is seen as a forebearer to The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Originally serialised in installments in The Strand in 1901, this third of the Sherlock Holmes novels was published in book form in 1902, getting a US release at the same time.

Penang is a state of what is now Malaysia, located on the western coast of the peninsula of that country linked with the rest of Asia. A small and densely-populated state, it consists of Penang Island with the state capital George Town and the mainland, mainly comprising the city of Seberang Perai, today with a population of nearly 950,000. The area was a British colony at the time.

Made from palm cane from Licuala acutifida, the bulbous-headed "Penang lawyer" may be a mispronuncation of the local term pinang liyar or come from the fact it was believed to be used as a method of dealing with disputes, by hitting people with the big end. The Southern and Eastern African knobkerrie is similar in appearance.

One also turns up on "Silver Blaze", where it is considered as a possibility for the weapon used to murder John Straker.

M.R.C.S. stands for Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons, a qualification at post-graduate level for surgeons. Once you get it, you can use the post-nominal letters.

The Charing Cross Hospital was located on Agar Street and was a major medical school. It still is, although it moved location in 1973 to Hammersmith, retaining its name, in a new massive hospital building; it had been decided after the Second World War that it would a good idea to move such a major medical facility out of Central London - it had become cramped in any event. The old site in Agar Street is now Charing Cross Police Station.

House surgeons were recent medical graduates carrying out surgery in a hospital under supervision. The term is still used today, covering a six-month placement in what other places call medical internships.

I believe Medical Officers dealt with general medical issues at the local level, like contagious diseases, sanitation and hospital management.

Parishes are the smallest level of local government administration in England. Historically, civil parishes and ecclesiastical parishes were the same thing, but state and church gradually moved apart, with 1894 seeing the final separation. Many have since disappeared, but about 40% of the English population remain in a civil parish, mostly in rural and urban areas. These range in size from a few hundred people to over 100,000, with Northampton being the largest. They may not be called a Parish Council; a Town Council or even a City Council (eight, including Hereford and Salisbury) are the same thing.

There has been somewhat of a revival of parishes in the 21st century, they can be created via petition and have often been set up to replace boroughs where unitary authorities have merged those with county councils. Milton Keynes is an example, now with ten parishes.

M.R.C.S. holders call themselves "Mr/Ms/Mx/etc." not "Doctor".

A frock coat is a knee-length mens' coat with a skirt-like bottom, popular in this period. It was used as formal day wear, but by 1889 was being replaced by the morning coat in that regard. It ceased being required at the royal court in 1936, but still turns up in some places; like officers of the Household Division. The "Teddy Boys" (and Girls) youth subculture of the 1950s to 1970s also were fans.

[southeastasianists]

Penang is one of several cities around Southeast Asia that celebrates the Peranakan community, descendants of traders who arrived from overseas and married local Malay women. In Penang, those Peranakans are predominantly known as the Straits Chinese Peranakan, fusing traditions from the Chinese overseas sailors as well as the local Malays. Locally, they’re known as the Baba Nyonya. 

Peranakan culture is known for its elaborate, intricate attention to detail. This is reflected in the glittering, painstakingly embroidered clothes and beaded shoes, but is also an integral part of the Nyonya food culture. Ingredients are meticulously measured, cut, and presented, mixing ingredients from the Malay Peninsula alongside classically Chinese ingredients to craft a uniquely Southeast Asian flair. For decades, the Peranakans handed down their tightly guarded recipes through their family, passing the knowledge from mother to daughter. It’s only as of late that that culture has widened, allowing outsiders to learn more about the food. 

For a primer on this secretive food culture, visit Nyonya Palazzo, a cafe located within the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, which itself is a veritable treasure trove of knowledge about the Peranakan tradition. At Nyonya Palazzo, visitors can indulge in Malaysia’s snacking culture, ordering up platters of vibrantly-colored, delicately-flavored nyonya kuih.

The nyonya’s careful attention to detail comes to life when it comes to kuih, Southeast Asian sweet or savory snacks that can take on a variety of forms. Flavor combinations may include various permutations of tapioca flour, glutinous rice, pandan, butterfly pea flower, gula melaka (a darker, more caramel version of palm sugar), or coconut, either steamed or grilled.

At Nyonya Palazzo, visitors can snack on these bite-sized treats, including pulut tai tai, a sweet glutinous rice cake that’s dyed with butterfly pea flower and steamed in coconut milk, topped with coconut jam; kuih seri muka, where a light pandan layer sits atop glutinous rice steamed with coconut milk; kuih pai tee, a delicately crunchy vegetable-and-spice filled pastry; and gao teng kuih, a nine-layered pink and orange kuih that features thin, stacked layers of steamed tapioca flour and rice flour that’s been mixed with coconut cream and pandan. 

After eating to your heart’s delight, wander back downstairs, where you can rent traditional Nyonya outfits and tour the mansion. After all, there’s more Peranakan culture lurking around the island—you just have to know where to look. 

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Holidays 4.18

Holidays

Adult Autism Awareness Day

Anal Sex Day (Jim Jeffries)

Army Day (Iran)

Banyan Tree Birthday Party (Maui, Hawaii)

Battle of Dybbøl Day (Denmark)

Bilberry Day (French Republic)

Celebrate Ben Solo Day

Coggia’s Comet Day

Coma Patients’ Day (Poland)

Day of Historic and Cultural Monuments (Ukraine)

Day of Secretaries (Belgium, Netherlands)

89ers Day (Oklahoma)

Ernie Pyle Remembrance Day

Friend’s Day (Brazil)

I Love CSU Day (Colorado)

International Amateur Radio Day

International Day For Monuments and Sites (UNESCO)

International Erasure T-Shirt Day

International Juggler's Day

International No Declaw Day

Ianthe Asteroid Day

Invention Day (Japan)

Laundromat Day

National Columnists’ Day

National Exercise Day

National Financial Advisor Day

National Lineman Appreciation Day

National Lydia Day

National Poem in Your Pocket Day

National Send Nudes Day

National Sleep Apnea Awareness Day

National Transfer Money to Your Daughter’s Account Day

National Transgender HIV Testing Day

National Velociraptor Awareness Day

Newspaper Columnists' Day

Paul Revere Day

Pet Owners Independence Day (a.k.a. Pet Parents’ Day Off)

Piñata Day

Real People Day

Red Cross Society Day (Ukraine)

Respect Your Mother Day

Robanukah (Futurama)

Scouts’ Day (Armenia)

Sleep Apnea Awareness Day

Smile Big and Say Hi For No Particular Reason Day

Superman Day

Third World Day

Ushibuka Haiya Matsuri (Dance Festival; Japan)

Victory Over the Teutonic Knights in the Battle of the Ice (Russia)

World Amateur Radio Day

World Artisan Day

World Heritage Day

World Trifle Day

Youth Homelessness Matters Day

Zhabdrung Kuchhoe (Bhutan)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Animal Crackers Day

World Food Travel Day

3rd Thursday in April

Ask An Atheist Day [3rd Thursday; also 9.16]

Biomedical Research Awareness Day [3rd Thursday]

College Student Grief Awareness Day [3rd Thursday]

Get To Know Your Customers Day [3rd Thursday of each Quarter]

High Five Day [3rd Thursday]

International Pizza Cake Day [3rd Thursday]

National D.A.R.E. Day [3rd Thursday]

National High Five Day [3rd Thursday]

Sumardagurinn Fyrsti (1st Day of Summer; Iceland) [1st Thursday after 4.18]

Throwback Thursday [3rd Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 18 (3rd Week)

Cleaning for a Reason [thru 4.24]

Consumer Awareness Week [thru 4.23]

Health Information Professionals Week [thru 4.24]

National Osteopathic Medicine Week [thru 4.24]

Police Officers Who Gave Their Lives in the Line of Duty Week [thru 4.23]

Independence & Related Days

Earth’s Kingdom (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Pinang (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Republic of Eire (Formal Proclamation; 1949)

Zimbabwe (from UK, 1980)

New Year’s Days

Lao New Year Holiday (Laos)

Myanmar New Year Holidays (Myanmar)

Festivals Beginning April 18, 2024

Atlanta Wing Fest (Atlanta, Georgia)

Grape Day (Temecula, California)

Love the Burger Battle Contest (Luverne, Minnesota) [thru 5.25]

Roadburn Festival (Tilburg, Netherlands) [thru 4.20]

Taste of St. Croix (St. Croix, US Virgin Islands)

Feast Days

Agapitus (Christian; Saint)

Agia (Christian; Saint)

Apollonius the Apologist (Christian; Saint)

Bun-Bun Brothers’ Day (Muppetism)

Carista: Day of Peace in the Family (Pagan)

Corebus (Christian; Saint)

Cyril VI of Constantinople (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Eleutherius, Antia & His Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Festival of Matsu (a.k.a. Mazu; Taoist Sea Goddess)

Festival of Rama-Navami (Hinduism; Everyday Wicca)

Fox Tail Burning Day (Ancient Rome)

Galdino della Sala (a.k.a. Galdin; Christian; Saint)

Gustave Moreau (Artology)

Idesbald (Christian; Saint)

Jeanne-Elisabeth Chaudet (Artology)

Lady Macbeth Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Laserian (a.k.a. Laisren or Molaisse; Christian; Saint)

Ludwig Meisner (Artology)

Make Faerie Rocks Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Laserim, Bishop of Laighlin, Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Max Weber (Artology)

Molaise of Leighlin (Christian; Saint)

Nihilism Day (Pastafarian)

Perfectus (Christian; Saint)

Plato of Sakkoudion (Christian; Saint)

Three Impossible Mixtures Day (Celtic Book of Days)

The Underlings (Muppetism)

Vitruvius (Positivist; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Tycho Brahe Unlucky Day (Scandinavia) [18 of 37]

Unglückstage (Unlucky Day; Pennsylvania Dutch) [15 of 30]

Premieres

Absolute Beginners (Film; 1986)

Alice’s Circus Dance (Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Apes of Wrath (WB MM Cartoon; 1959)

Baggage Buster (Disney Cartoon; 1941)

Barnyard Olympics (Disney Cartoon; 1932)

Beyond This Horizon, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1948)

Chess-Nuts (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1932)

Dog Trouble (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1942)

Fancy Free, by Leonard Bernstein (Ballet; 1944)

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Film; 2008)

Four Quartets, by T.S. Eliot (Poetry; 1943)

Gorky Park, by Martin Cruz Smith (Novel; 1981)

Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (Disneyland Animatronic Exhibit; 1964)

Holes (Film; 2003)

Kongo-Roo (Phantasies Cartoon; 1946)

Legend (Film; 1986)

Little Johnny Jet (MGM Cartoon; 1953)

Mare of Easttown (TV Series; 2021)

Manifestoes of Surrealism, by André Breton (Book; 1924)

Master and Commander, by Patrick O'Brian (Novel; 1969)

Muscle Tussle (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

The Razor’s Edge, by W. Somerset Maugham (Novel; 1944)

The Saint in Trouble, by Graham Weaver (Short Stories; 1978) [Saint #47]

Sheikh of Araby, recorded by Sidney Bechet (Song; 1941)

The Simple Things (Disney Cartoon; 1953)

Speaking of Animals Down on the Farm (Animated Antics Cartoon; 1941)

Straight Shooters (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (WB Animated Film; 2017)

Three Little Wolves (Disney Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1936)

Uncle Joey (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

Winged Migration (Documentary Film; 2003)

Today’s Name Days

Werner, Wigbert (Austria)

Viktor, Viktoriya (Bulgaria)

Atanazija, Eusebije, Hermogen, Roman (Croatia)

Valérie (Czech Republic)

Eleutherius (Denmark)

Valdek, Valdeko, Valdemar, Valdo, Valdu, Valdur, Valmar, Valmer, Voldemar, Volli, Volmer (Estonia)

Valdemar, Valto (Finland)

Parfait (France)

Werner, Wigbert (Germany)

Eirene, Eirini, Irene, Irini, Nikolaos, Nikoleta, Nikos, Nicholas, Nicolas, Nick, Rafael, Rene, Rena, Renia, Rhenia (Greece)

Andrea, Ilma (Hungary)

Galdino (Italy)

Dana, Hildegarde, Jadviga, Laura, Nameisis (Latvia)

Apolonijus, Eitvilas, Girmantė, Undinė (Lithuania)

Eilen, Eilert (Norway)

Apoloniusz, Bogusław, Bogusława, Flawiusz, Gościsław (Poland)

Ioan (Romania)

Valér (Slovakia)

Perfecto (Spain)

Valdemar, Volmar (Sweden)

Anthea, Ayana, Ayanna, Warner, Werner (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 109 of 2024; 257 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 16 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 10 (Ren-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 10 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 9 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 19 Cyan; Fryday [19 of 30]

Julian: 5 April 2024

Moon: 76%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 25 Archimedes (4th Month) [Strabo]

Runic Half Month: Man (Human Being) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 31 of 92)

Week: 3rd Week of April

Zodiac: Aries (Day 29 of 31)

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Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands, Indonesia. Photo by Peng Lim.

[saurabhgt]

Exploring Malaysia: A Guide to Unforgettable Experiences

Malaysia, a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and mouth-watering cuisine, promises travelers an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re an adventure enthusiast, a history buff, or a beach lover, Malaysia has something for everyone. Here’s a guide to the top things to do in malaysia. Also There are lots of places to visit in Malaysia, From the electric buzz of Kuala Lumpur to the peaceful shores of Langkawi, the things to do in Malaysia are as diverse as they are exciting. Indulge in the must-do activities in Malaysia, like savoring its diverse culinary delights or exploring ancient rainforests. 

1. Discover Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Twin Towers: Start your journey in the bustling capital, Kuala Lumpur. The iconic Petronas Twin Towers, once the tallest buildings in the world, offer stunning views of the city from their sky bridge and observation deck.

Batu Caves: A short drive from the city, these limestone caves house Hindu temples and shrines. The 272-step climb to the main cave is both a spiritual journey and a chance to enjoy panoramic views.

2. Relax on Pristine Beaches

Langkawi: Known as the Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi boasts stunning beaches, clear waters, and lush rainforests. Don’t miss the Langkawi Sky Bridge for breathtaking views.

Perhentian Islands: Ideal for diving and snorkeling, these islands are surrounded by coral reefs teeming with marine life. The laid-back atmosphere is perfect for unwinding.

Tioman Island: A haven for nature lovers, Tioman offers both relaxation and adventure, from jungle trekking to exploring waterfalls.

3. Immerse Yourself in Nature

Cameron Highlands: Escape the heat and head to this cool hill station. Visit tea plantations, strawberry farms, and take scenic hikes through mossy forests.

Taman Negara: One of the oldest rainforests in the world, Taman Negara offers canopy walks, river cruises, and the chance to spot exotic wildlife.

Kinabalu National Park: Home to Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia’s highest peak, this park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hiking to the summit is a challenging but rewarding experience.

4. Dive into Cultural Experiences

George Town, Penang: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its well-preserved colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and delicious street food. Visit the Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Khoo Kongsi clan house.

Malacca: Rich in history, Malacca offers a glimpse into Malaysia’s colonial past. Explore the Dutch Square, St. Paul’s Hill, and the vibrant Jonker Street night market.

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[brookston]

Holidays 6.15

Holidays

Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

Cagayan de Oro Charter Day

Corban Bairam Day (Sudan)

DACA Anniversary Day

Day of Valdemar (Denmark)

Dia del Arbol (Costa Rica)

Engineer’s Day (Italy)

Festival of Neon Decadence

Fire Service Workers’ Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Flag Day (Armenia, Denmark)

Fly a Kite Day

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Day

Global Wind Day

Husband Caregiver Day

International Day of Latex

International FrontRunners Day

International Justice Day for Cleaners & Security Guards

International Level Crossing Awareness Day

International Women in Mining Day

International Working Animals Day

Irish AIDS Day (Ireland)

Justice for Janitors Day

King Valdemar’s Day (Denmark)

Kiss a Wookiee Day

LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Day 2022 ( website )

Lion King Day

Magna Carta Day (UK)

Mangaia Gospel Day (Cook Islands)

National Book Day (Argentina)

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Electricity Day

National Foam Party Day

National License Plate Frame Day

National Man Day

National Marina Day

National Megalodon Day

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Native American Citizenship Day

Nature Photography Day

Raja Sankranti (Odisha, India)

Rice Seedlings Transplant Day (Korea)

Separation Day (Delaware)

615 Day

Smile Power Day

Sneak a Kiss Day

Spill the Salt Day

Thisbe Asteroid Day

Verbena Day (French Republic)

Vulcanized Rubber Day

World Dengue Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (UN)

World Meat Free Day

World Snail Day

Worldwide Day of Giving

YMA Day (Mizoram, India)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Key West Conch Fritter Day

National Beer Day (a.k.a. Beer Day Britain; UK)

National Big Boy Day

National Knish Day

National Lobster Day [unofficial, also 9.25]

National Papaya Day

National Prune Day

Pork Rind Day (Peru)

Potatoe Day

Independence & Related Days

Arkansas Statehood Day (#25; 1836)

Cagayan de Pro City Charter Day (Philippines)

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Opol Day (Philippines)

Pinang (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Reunion Day (Denmark)

Valdemar Day (Denmark)

3rd Saturday in June

Badger Day [3rd Saturday]

Bawming of the Thorn (Appleton Thorn, England) [3rd Saturday]

Dog Dad’s Day [3rd Saturday]

Father’s Eve [3rd Saturday]

International Day of the Swimming Pond [3rd Saturday]

International Surfing Day [3rd Saturday]

Madam Lou Bunch Day (Old Flop House Celebration & Bed Race; Colorado) [3rd Saturday]

Mermaid Parade (Brooklyn, New York) [3rd Saturday]

National Dog Dad Day [3rd Saturday]

National Hollerin' Contest (Spivey's Corner, NC) [3rd Saturday]

Polar Bear Swim (Nome, Alaska) [Saturday closest to 21st]

Saturday of Souls, Second (Eastern Orthodox)

Solennität (Switzerland) [Saturday closest to 22nd]

World Juggling Day [Saturday closest to 6.17]

World Martini Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 16 (3rd Full Week)

Northern Arizona Monsoon Season (thru 9.30)

Festivals Beginning June 15, 2024

Alabama Blueberry Festival (Brewton, Alabama)

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival (Arcata, California)

Beer and BBQ Stroll (Westminster, Maryland)

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Jacksonville, Florida)

Brews on the Bricks (Hays, Kansas)

Cajun Fest (Purcellville, Virginia)

Clayton BBQ & Brews Festival (Clayton, California)

Colorado Renaissance Festival (Larkspur, Colorado) [thru 8.4]

The Freshtival (Rohnert Park, California)

Hampton County Watermelon Festival (Hampton, South Carolina) [thru 6.22]

Highland Realm Blueberry Farm Bash (Hampshire, Mississippi)

International Vinegar Festival (Roslyn, South Dakota)

Lake Dillon Beer Fest (Dillon, Colorado)

Monterey Wine Festival (Monterey, California) [thru 6.16]

Mumbai International Film Festival (Mumbai, India) [thru 6.21]

Nashoba Rock N Brewfest (Lancaster, Massachusetts)

North Beach Festival (San Francisco, California) [thru 6.16]

Oink & Ale (Leaksville, North Carolina)

Ojai Wine Festival (Ojai, California)

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days (Pleasant Grove, Utah) [thru 6.23]

RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival (Bell Buckle, Tennessee)

Sip-N-Shop Wine Walk (Eagle River, Wisconsin)

Slocomb Tomato Festival (Slocomb, Alabama)

Squeal On The Eel (Logansport, Indiana)

St. Louis Bourbon & Brews Festival (St. Louis, Missouri)

StrawberryFest (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin)

Strawberry Festival (Middlefield, Connecticut)

Summer Brew Fest (Denver, Colorado)

Sun BBQFest (Uncasville, Connecticut) [thru 6.16]

Taste of Chicago Rogers Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Taste of Redwood Valley (Calpella, California)

Trooping the Colour (London, UK)

Venice International Theater Festival [Biennale Teatro] (Schwarzenberg, Austria) [thru 6.23]

Wine and Vine Fest (Nicholasville, Kentucky)

Wine Time at the Colony (Saxonburgh, Pennsylvania)

Feast Days

Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus; Christian; Saint)

Albertina Berkenbrock, Blessed (Christian; Saint)

Alice (a.k.a. Adelaide or Aleydia) of Schaerbeek (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Bad Joke Day (Pastafarian)

Bardo (Christian; Saint)

Bernard of Menthon (Christian; Saint)

Bourdaloue (Positivist; Saint)

Brian Jacques (Writerism)

Clement Vismara (Christian; Blessed)

Crescentia, Modestus, and Vitus (Christian; Martyrs)

Daisy Spell for Overcoming Indecision Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Edburga of Winchester (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church)

Germaine Cousin of Pibrac (Christian; Saint)

Gregory Lewis Barbadigo, Cardinal Bishop of Padua (Christian; Saint)

Guan Sheng Di Jun Dan (Taoism)

Halum (Muppetism)

Hesychius (Christian; Martyr)

Howard Hughes Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hugo Pratt (Artology)

Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes; Christian; Saint)

Media Ver IX (Pagan)

Modesto’s and Crescentia (Christian; Martyrs)

Neal Adams (Artology)

Nicolas Poussin (Artology)

Orsiesius (Christian; Saint)

Pearl the Pika (Muppetism)

Rising of the Nile Day (Ancient Egypt)

Saul Steinberg (Artology)

Tatian Dulas (Christian; Martyr)

Trillo (Christian; Saint)

Vance A. Larson (Artology)

Vaughe (a.k.a. Vorech), Hermit of Cornwall (Christian; Saint)

Vestalia ends (Ancient Rome)

Vitus (a.k.a. Guy; Christian; Martyr) [Czech Republic]

Vladimir (Christian; Saint)

Islamic Lunar Holidays

Day of Arafah [8-9 Dhu al-Hijjah] (Islamic) a.k.a. ... 

Arafat Day (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, UAE)

Wakfet Arafat (Egypt)

Youm Arafat (Djibouti)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fatal Day (Pagan) [12 of 24]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [23 of 53]

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [20 of 32]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Tycho Brahe Lucky Day (Scandinavia) [4 of 4]

Premieres

All the President’s Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (True Crime; 1974)

The Apartment (Film; 1960)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Animated Film; 2001)

Bao (Pixar Cartoon; 2018)

Batman Begins (Film; 2005)

Blackadder (UK TV Series; 1983)

Bleach, by Nirvana (Album; 1989)

A Bridge Too Far (Film; 1977)

Bull Durham (Film; 1988)

Cock-A-Doddle Deux Deux (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

Dick Tracy (Film; 1990)

The Dirty Dozen (Film; 1967)

Double-Cross-Country Race (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1951)

Duran Duran, by Duran Duran (Album; 1981)

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Film; 2007)

The Gifts of the Jews, by Thomas Cahill (History Book; 1998)

Gravity Falls (Animated TV Series; 2012)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (Film; 1990)

Heartburn, by Nora Ephron (Novel; 1983)

Hercules (Animated Film; 1997)

The Hick Chick (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1946)

Holiday (Film; 1938)

Home is Somewhere Else (Animated Film; 2022)

Hungarian Goulash (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

The Incredibles 2 (Animated Pixar Film; 2018)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, by Jack Finney (Novel; 1955)

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Film; 2001)

Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye (Song; 1973)

Like a Rolling Stone, recorded by Bob Dylan (Song; 1965)

The Lion King (Animated Disney Film; 1994)

Little ’Tinker (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1948)

Medal of Honor, by Allen Mikaelian (History Book; 2002)

The Offspring, by The Offspring (Album; 1989)

Operation Sawdust (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1953)

Pink Pull (Pink Panther Theatrical Cartoon; 1979)

Pyramids, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1989) [Discworld #7]

Rendezvous with Rama, by Arthur C. Clarke (Novel; 1973)

Rocky II (Film; 1979)

Russian Doll (Film; 2001)

Slow But Sure (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

Star Wars: Conviction, by Aaron Allston (Novel; 2011)

Summertime (Ub Iwerks ComiColor Cartoon; 1935)

Supernatural, by Santana (Album; 1999)

Tag (Film; 20189)

Unknown Pleasures, by Joy Division (Album; 1979)

Wax Works (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1934)

Woodpecker in the Moon (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1959)

Yesterday and Today, boy The Beatles (Album; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Austria)

Čedomil, Toma, Vid, Vito (Croatia)

Vít (Czech Republic)

Vitus (Denmark)

Guido, Kuido, Viido, Viit (Estonia)

Moona, Viena, Vieno (Finland)

Germaine (France)

Bernhard, Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Germany)

Afgoustinos, Avgousta, Ieronymos, Livyi, Monica, Ortansia (Greece)

Ariana, Jolán, Vid (Hungary)

Enrica, Everardo, Germana, Modesto, Vito (Italy)

Banuta, Benno, Vilija, Zermena (Latvia)

Bargailė, Krescencija, Tanvilas, Vitas (Lithuania)

Vigdis, Viggo (Norway)

Abraham, Angelina, Bernard, Jolanta, Leona, Leonida, Nikifor, Wit, Witold, Witołd, Witolda, Witosław, Wodzisław (Poland)

Amos (România)

Vít (Slovakia)

Benilde, María, Micaela (Spain)

Margit, Margot (Sweden)

Krystentia (Ukraine)

Alice, Alicia, Alisa, Alisha, Alison, Alissa Allie, Allison, Allyson, Alyce, Alyse, Alysha, Alysia, Alyson, Alyssa, German, Germain, Germaine, Jermaine, Vidal, Vito (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 167 of 2024; 199 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 24 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 10 (Geng-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 9 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 17 Blue; Threesday [17 of 30]

Julian: 2 June 2024

Moon: 65%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 26 St. Paul (6th Month) [Bourdaloue]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 89 of 92)

Week: 3rd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 26 of 31)

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Pulau Pinang memang bagus untuk melancong

Have you ever traveled to Penang Island? If not, this video will show you why Penang is a must-visit destination! Visit The Lost Paradise Resort, enjoy the beauty of nature, and explore with us, Roman and Fizah. Penang is indeed great for traveling, so don't miss this opportunity!

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FHI 360 JOB VACANCIES 2024 Position Title: District Big Chain Hospital (BCH) Coordinator  for Kota Pangkal Pinang, Kab. Bangka, Kab. Bangka Barat, Kab. Bangka Tengah PROJECT DESCRIPTION The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Tuberculosis Private Sector (TBPS) activity (2019-2025) supports the Government of Indonesia’s (GOI’s) goal of tuberculosis (TB) elimination by 2030. Led by…

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Holidays 7.15

Holidays

Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

Cagayan de Oro Charter Day

Corban Bairam Day (Sudan)

DACA Anniversary Day

Day of Valdemar (Denmark)

Dia del Arbol (Costa Rica)

Engineer’s Day (Italy)

Festival of Neon Decadence

Fire Service Workers’ Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Flag Day (Armenia, Denmark)

Fly a Kite Day

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Day

Global Wind Day

Husband Caregiver Day

International Day of Latex

International FrontRunners Day

International Justice Day for Cleaners & Security Guards

International Level Crossing Awareness Day

International Women in Mining Day

International Working Animals Day

Irish AIDS Day (Ireland)

Justice for Janitors Day

King Valdemar’s Day (Denmark)

Kiss a Wookiee Day

LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Day 2022 ( website )

Lion King Day

Magna Carta Day (UK)

Mangaia Gospel Day (Cook Islands)

National Book Day (Argentina)

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Electricity Day

National Foam Party Day

National License Plate Frame Day

National Man Day

National Marina Day

National Megalodon Day

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Native American Citizenship Day

Nature Photography Day

Raja Sankranti (Odisha, India)

Rice Seedlings Transplant Day (Korea)

Separation Day (Delaware)

615 Day

Smile Power Day

Sneak a Kiss Day

Spill the Salt Day

Thisbe Asteroid Day

Verbena Day (French Republic)

Vulcanized Rubber Day

World Dengue Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (UN)

World Meat Free Day

World Snail Day

Worldwide Day of Giving

YMA Day (Mizoram, India)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Key West Conch Fritter Day

National Beer Day (a.k.a. Beer Day Britain; UK)

National Big Boy Day

National Knish Day

National Lobster Day [unofficial, also 9.25]

National Papaya Day

National Prune Day

Pork Rind Day (Peru)

Potatoe Day

Independence & Related Days

Arkansas Statehood Day (#25; 1836)

Cagayan de Pro City Charter Day (Philippines)

National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

Opol Day (Philippines)

Pinang (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Reunion Day (Denmark)

Valdemar Day (Denmark)

3rd Saturday in June

Badger Day [3rd Saturday]

Bawming of the Thorn (Appleton Thorn, England) [3rd Saturday]

Dog Dad’s Day [3rd Saturday]

Father’s Eve [3rd Saturday]

International Day of the Swimming Pond [3rd Saturday]

International Surfing Day [3rd Saturday]

Madam Lou Bunch Day (Old Flop House Celebration & Bed Race; Colorado) [3rd Saturday]

Mermaid Parade (Brooklyn, New York) [3rd Saturday]

National Dog Dad Day [3rd Saturday]

National Hollerin' Contest (Spivey's Corner, NC) [3rd Saturday]

Polar Bear Swim (Nome, Alaska) [Saturday closest to 21st]

Saturday of Souls, Second (Eastern Orthodox)

Solennität (Switzerland) [Saturday closest to 22nd]

World Juggling Day [Saturday closest to 6.17]

World Martini Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 16 (3rd Full Week)

Northern Arizona Monsoon Season (thru 9.30)

Festivals Beginning June 15, 2024

Alabama Blueberry Festival (Brewton, Alabama)

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival (Arcata, California)

Beer and BBQ Stroll (Westminster, Maryland)

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Jacksonville, Florida)

Brews on the Bricks (Hays, Kansas)

Cajun Fest (Purcellville, Virginia)

Clayton BBQ & Brews Festival (Clayton, California)

Colorado Renaissance Festival (Larkspur, Colorado) [thru 8.4]

The Freshtival (Rohnert Park, California)

Hampton County Watermelon Festival (Hampton, South Carolina) [thru 6.22]

Highland Realm Blueberry Farm Bash (Hampshire, Mississippi)

International Vinegar Festival (Roslyn, South Dakota)

Lake Dillon Beer Fest (Dillon, Colorado)

Monterey Wine Festival (Monterey, California) [thru 6.16]

Mumbai International Film Festival (Mumbai, India) [thru 6.21]

Nashoba Rock N Brewfest (Lancaster, Massachusetts)

North Beach Festival (San Francisco, California) [thru 6.16]

Oink & Ale (Leaksville, North Carolina)

Ojai Wine Festival (Ojai, California)

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days (Pleasant Grove, Utah) [thru 6.23]

RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival (Bell Buckle, Tennessee)

Sip-N-Shop Wine Walk (Eagle River, Wisconsin)

Slocomb Tomato Festival (Slocomb, Alabama)

Squeal On The Eel (Logansport, Indiana)

St. Louis Bourbon & Brews Festival (St. Louis, Missouri)

StrawberryFest (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin)

Strawberry Festival (Middlefield, Connecticut)

Summer Brew Fest (Denver, Colorado)

Sun BBQFest (Uncasville, Connecticut) [thru 6.16]

Taste of Chicago Rogers Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Taste of Redwood Valley (Calpella, California)

Trooping the Colour (London, UK)

Venice International Theater Festival [Biennale Teatro] (Schwarzenberg, Austria) [thru 6.23]

Wine and Vine Fest (Nicholasville, Kentucky)

Wine Time at the Colony (Saxonburgh, Pennsylvania)

Feast Days

Abraham of Clermont (or of St Cyriacus; Christian; Saint)

Albertina Berkenbrock, Blessed (Christian; Saint)

Alice (a.k.a. Adelaide or Aleydia) of Schaerbeek (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Augustine of Hippo (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Bad Joke Day (Pastafarian)

Bardo (Christian; Saint)

Bernard of Menthon (Christian; Saint)

Bourdaloue (Positivist; Saint)

Brian Jacques (Writerism)

Clement Vismara (Christian; Blessed)

Crescentia, Modestus, and Vitus (Christian; Martyrs)

Daisy Spell for Overcoming Indecision Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Edburga of Winchester (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church)

Germaine Cousin of Pibrac (Christian; Saint)

Gregory Lewis Barbadigo, Cardinal Bishop of Padua (Christian; Saint)

Guan Sheng Di Jun Dan (Taoism)

Halum (Muppetism)

Hesychius (Christian; Martyr)

Howard Hughes Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hugo Pratt (Artology)

Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes; Christian; Saint)

Media Ver IX (Pagan)

Modesto’s and Crescentia (Christian; Martyrs)

Neal Adams (Artology)

Nicolas Poussin (Artology)

Orsiesius (Christian; Saint)

Pearl the Pika (Muppetism)

Rising of the Nile Day (Ancient Egypt)

Saul Steinberg (Artology)

Tatian Dulas (Christian; Martyr)

Trillo (Christian; Saint)

Vance A. Larson (Artology)

Vaughe (a.k.a. Vorech), Hermit of Cornwall (Christian; Saint)

Vestalia ends (Ancient Rome)

Vitus (a.k.a. Guy; Christian; Martyr) [Czech Republic]

Vladimir (Christian; Saint)

Islamic Lunar Holidays

Day of Arafah [8-9 Dhu al-Hijjah] (Islamic) a.k.a. ... 

Arafat Day (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, UAE)

Wakfet Arafat (Egypt)

Youm Arafat (Djibouti)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fatal Day (Pagan) [12 of 24]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [23 of 53]

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [20 of 32]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Tycho Brahe Lucky Day (Scandinavia) [4 of 4]

Premieres

All the President’s Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (True Crime; 1974)

The Apartment (Film; 1960)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Animated Film; 2001)

Bao (Pixar Cartoon; 2018)

Batman Begins (Film; 2005)

Blackadder (UK TV Series; 1983)

Bleach, by Nirvana (Album; 1989)

A Bridge Too Far (Film; 1977)

Bull Durham (Film; 1988)

Cock-A-Doddle Deux Deux (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

Dick Tracy (Film; 1990)

The Dirty Dozen (Film; 1967)

Double-Cross-Country Race (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1951)

Duran Duran, by Duran Duran (Album; 1981)

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Film; 2007)

The Gifts of the Jews, by Thomas Cahill (History Book; 1998)

Gravity Falls (Animated TV Series; 2012)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (Film; 1990)

Heartburn, by Nora Ephron (Novel; 1983)

Hercules (Animated Film; 1997)

The Hick Chick (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1946)

Holiday (Film; 1938)

Home is Somewhere Else (Animated Film; 2022)

Hungarian Goulash (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

The Incredibles 2 (Animated Pixar Film; 2018)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, by Jack Finney (Novel; 1955)

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (Film; 2001)

Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye (Song; 1973)

Like a Rolling Stone, recorded by Bob Dylan (Song; 1965)

The Lion King (Animated Disney Film; 1994)

Little ’Tinker (Tex Avery MGM Cartoon; 1948)

Medal of Honor, by Allen Mikaelian (History Book; 2002)

The Offspring, by The Offspring (Album; 1989)

Operation Sawdust (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1953)

Pink Pull (Pink Panther Theatrical Cartoon; 1979)

Pyramids, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1989) [Discworld #7]

Rendezvous with Rama, by Arthur C. Clarke (Novel; 1973)

Rocky II (Film; 1979)

Russian Doll (Film; 2001)

Slow But Sure (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

Star Wars: Conviction, by Aaron Allston (Novel; 2011)

Summertime (Ub Iwerks ComiColor Cartoon; 1935)

Supernatural, by Santana (Album; 1999)

Tag (Film; 20189)

Unknown Pleasures, by Joy Division (Album; 1979)

Wax Works (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1934)

Woodpecker in the Moon (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1959)

Yesterday and Today, boy The Beatles (Album; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Austria)

Čedomil, Toma, Vid, Vito (Croatia)

Vít (Czech Republic)

Vitus (Denmark)

Guido, Kuido, Viido, Viit (Estonia)

Moona, Viena, Vieno (Finland)

Germaine (France)

Bernhard, Gebhard, Lothar, Veit (Germany)

Afgoustinos, Avgousta, Ieronymos, Livyi, Monica, Ortansia (Greece)

Ariana, Jolán, Vid (Hungary)

Enrica, Everardo, Germana, Modesto, Vito (Italy)

Banuta, Benno, Vilija, Zermena (Latvia)

Bargailė, Krescencija, Tanvilas, Vitas (Lithuania)

Vigdis, Viggo (Norway)

Abraham, Angelina, Bernard, Jolanta, Leona, Leonida, Nikifor, Wit, Witold, Witołd, Witolda, Witosław, Wodzisław (Poland)

Amos (România)

Vít (Slovakia)

Benilde, María, Micaela (Spain)

Margit, Margot (Sweden)

Krystentia (Ukraine)

Alice, Alicia, Alisa, Alisha, Alison, Alissa Allie, Allison, Allyson, Alyce, Alyse, Alysha, Alysia, Alyson, Alyssa, German, Germain, Germaine, Jermaine, Vidal, Vito (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 167 of 2024; 199 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 24 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 10 (Geng-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 9 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 17 Blue; Threesday [17 of 30]

Julian: 2 June 2024

Moon: 65%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 26 St. Paul (6th Month) [Bourdaloue]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 89 of 92)

Week: 3rd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 26 of 31)

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Exploring Penang's Hidden Gems: Beyond George Town 🏖️🌿🌆

When people think of Penang, they often picture the bustling streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its vibrant culture 🎭, rich history 🏛️, and captivating street art 🎨. However, beyond the charms of the capital city, Penang has a treasure trove of hidden gems that are waiting to be explored. In this article, we venture off the beaten path to discover five lesser-known destinations that offer unique experiences on this enchanting Malaysian island.

1. Batu Ferringhi: A Coastal Paradise 🌴🌊

Located just a short drive from George Town, Batu Ferringhi is a coastal haven that offers sun ☀️, sea 🌊, and sandy shores 🏖️. This beachside destination is perfect for relaxation and water sports enthusiasts 🏄‍♂️. As the sun sets over the Andaman Sea, the beaches come alive with the vibrant Batu Ferringhi Night Market, where you can shop for souvenirs 🛍️ and savor local street food 🍢.

2. Penang National Park: Nature's Sanctuary 🌳🦋

For those who yearn for a natural escape, Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang) is a hidden gem worth discovering 🌲🦎. Although it's Malaysia's smallest national park, it is rich in biodiversity and offers hiking trails through lush rainforests 🚶‍♂️🍃, secluded beaches 🏝️, and the famous Canopy Walkway that provides a bird's-eye view of the tropical forest 🌳🐦.

3. Balik Pulau: A Rural Retreat 🚜🌾

Balik Pulau, situated on the southwestern side of Penang, offers a tranquil escape to the countryside 🏞️. Known for its picturesque paddy fields 🌾, nutmeg farms 🌰, and traditional Malay villages 🏡, this rustic region provides a glimpse into the island's agricultural heritage 🌾. Visitors can explore the Balik Pulau Art and Craft Village, savor fresh fruits 🍌🍊, and, if visiting during durian season, indulge in the unique experience of tasting the "King of Fruits" 🌟.

4. Teluk Bahang: A Blend of Culture and Nature 🦋🌶️

Teluk Bahang is a charming coastal town that seamlessly combines cultural and natural attractions 🏞️🏛️. The Penang Butterfly Farm (now known as Entopia) invites you to immerse yourself in the world of colorful butterflies 🦋 and exotic insects 🐜. Nearby, the Penang Spice Garden offers insight into the island's spice heritage 🌶️. Teluk Bahang is also home to the Penang Escape Theme Park, a family-friendly adventure park with thrilling rides 🎢 and exciting activities for all ages 🎉.

5. Snake Temple: A Truly Unusual Encounter 🐍🏯

Located in Bayan Lepas, the Snake Temple (Tempurung Selekoh) is not your typical place of worship 🙏. It is home to pit vipers 🐍, and what makes it truly unique is the belief that the temple's incense and smoke make the snakes docile, allowing visitors to handle them 🤝. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that combines spirituality with an unusual encounter.

These hidden gems of Penang offer a diverse range of experiences, from beachside relaxation 🏖️ and nature immersion 🌿 to cultural exploration 🏛️ and the opportunity to interact with nature in unexpected ways 🦎. So, the next time you visit Penang, consider venturing beyond George Town to uncover the island's lesser-known treasures 🌟.