The Dragon Boat Festival

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The Penang International Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival in Penang and a tourist favorite. Penang State Tourism organizes this yearly two-day festival, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More than 40 Malaysian and international racers compete in colorful traditional boats followed by drum beats at the Teluk Bahang Dam, which is located 18 kilometers from Georgetown.

Competitors from South East Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and China. If you get the chance to go, there will also be a lot of local food for sale and acts to keep the crowd entertained. The Dragon Boat Festival is a one-of-a-kind experience that draws both locals and tourists to Penang.


When: December

Where: Penang

Highlight Of The Festival: Colorful traditional boats

Photo: Maicih Malaysia
Photo: Maicih Malaysia
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Photo: Pinterest

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