GEORGE TOWN: The George Town Festival (GTF) is heading to Paya Terubong this Sunday (Aug 17), bringing music, dance, theatre and visual arts to the neighbourhood.
“GTF at Paya Terubong” will take place from 6pm to 10pm at the Padang Pasar Malam, Medan Angsana, in Bandar Baru Air Itam. Admission is free.
State tourism and creative economy committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the Paya Terubong constituency has a population of 135,282, making it the most populous in Penang.
“Bringing the festival to Paya Terubong is not just about introducing the arts to the community — it is about delivering top-tier programmes to the area with the largest residential population in the state,” he said.
Wong said the evening will feature wayang kulit with live gamelan music, performances by the Temple of Fine Arts and a fire show, along with art installations and more than 20 food stalls.
“It allows every Penangite to embrace creativity and explore the arts in their daily lives, inspiring imagination, fostering connection, and bringing the arts straight to the neighbourhood’s doorstep,” he said.
Visitors can also look forward to photo-worthy installation art, and food ranging from crispy walnut pancakes and snow skin mochi to grilled skewers and smoothies.
“The field will come alive with lights, music and the joyful buzz of the community. Come and be part of an evening where the arts illuminate the night sky, spark inspiration, and bring us together as one,” Wong said.
