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GEORGE TOWN: A series of open house events await visitors this Chinese New Year to heighten the festive celebration.
Several notable events have been confirmed to treat attendees with an array of food as well as cultural performances.
On Feb 11, Penang Chinese Town Hall (PCTH) will host its open house in Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling from 9am on Feb 11.
On the same day, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is also hosting a Chinese New Year open house at SPICE Arena in Bayan Baru from 2pm to 4pm.
Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak and his wife Toh Puan Khadijah Mohd Nor have so far agreed to attend the celebration.
On Feb 13, Penang DAP will host its open house at Ng Yam Huat Hall in Bukit Mertajam at noon.
On Feb 20, Penang MCA will host their dinner at Fulhouse Restaurant, Bukit Mertajam at 7pm.
However, the event is open only to invited guests.
On March 2, Penang YMCA Deaf Club will host their open house at YMCA Penang in Jalan Macalister from noon to 5pm.
Guests are encouraged to contribute to liven up the potluck spirit.
Meanwhile, various property developers, banks and education institutions are also hosting their own versions of open houses, with information of the events displayed on their social media sites.
Feb 11 - Penang Chinese Town Hall (PCTH) Chinese New Year Open House
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
From 9am
Feb 11 - Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow Chinese New Year Open house
SPICE Arena, Bayan Baru near here
2pm to 4pm
Feb 20 - MCA Penang Chinese New Year dinner
Fulhouse Restaurant, Bukit Mertajam
From 7pm
By invitation only
March 2 - Penang YMCA Deaf Club's Chinese New Year Open House
YMCA Penang, Jalan Macalister
From noon to 5pm
