Shining spotlight on Nibong Tebal

Azhar (in blue shirt) trying out Chinese calligraphy, one of the many activities on offer at the two-day festival held to promote the charms of Nibong Tebal. To his right is H’ng.

THE two-day Nibong Tebal Festival, which aimed to bring arts and culture to the town on the Penang mainland, met with overwhelming response.

Jawi assemblyman H’ng Mooi Lye said many festivals had been held in other parts of Seberang Prai including the popular Butterworth Fringe Festival in December.