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Advertorial Boat building Touring by Jet Ski Mega Water Sports of Langkawi Rice paddy after harvest There is a night market somewhere on the island every day of the week. You will find local dishes with Malay, Thai, Indian, and Chinese influence to sample. The wet markets are also a place to further be introduced to the local culture and its people who purvey everything from fresh fish, buffalo and poultry to fruits and vegetables and herbs and spices. The kaleidoscope of colors, texture and people may seem a bit intimidating but the locals are easy to converse with and are readily willing to answer your questions with a gesture and a smile. Dev’s Adventure Tours offers a cultural excursion into the behindthe-scene Langkawi. The brainstorm of local naturalist Selva Raju this tour is a six-hour introduction to Langkawi’s culture, heritage, and people. It culminates in a dinner hosted by Selva and his wife, Uma, at his home in Kuah. The large vegetarian Indian feast is even served on the traditional banana leaf. Their unbridled hospitality makes this a fulfilling conclusion to your day around the island and an eyeopening introduction Langkawi’s heritage. There are additional Langkawi Cultural Tours offered through Malaysian Tourism, and for a trip into the Langkawi of days gone by, Tuba Island Tours takes you out and about this island that has in some ways scarcely changed. Langkawi has its own unique and rich cultural diversity and history. These untold stories are present in everything around you, and by simply leaving the beaten path, can give you an adventure that you will always remember. Dev’s Adventure Tours www.langkawi-nature.com, +6 019 494 9193 Tuba Travels and Tours +6 017 456 5613 www.tourism.gov.my Jet skis are becoming one of the most popular of new water sports options on Langkawi. These personal watercraft offer a new and unique way to get offshore and explore the natural wonders of Langkawi and its surrounding islands. And Mega Water Sports takes seriously its responsibility towards not only beach visitors (and their safety), but the environment, as well. Mega Water Sports has a fleet of new low-emission jet skis and offers guided tours not only for families but for the more serious water sport enthusiast, too. They have a strict policy of minimising the time the craft are operating near the beach and regulate the speed in the beach zone as well. Every rider is given in-depth safety and operational training before each tour. They offer a number of tour options that explore the islands of Beras Basah, Singa Besar, Rebak Besar, and Dayang Bunting with its Lake of The Pregnant Maiden. One of the tours also explores a local fishing village and the busy harbour in Kuah. As you ride out and amongst the islands, you have a chance to do some snorkelling on a coral reef, beach combing, and eagle watching. This is a not-tobe-missed experience at a great price. The tours are all approximately four hours in duration and start as low as RM500 for a single rider and RM600 for two. Mega Water Sports Jet Ski Tours Tel: + 6 04 966 6902 Mobile: +6 012 200 2155 /+6 012 389 0801 / +6 019 316 4948 www.megawatersports.com Penang International 31
happenings George Town Festival 2013 This year’s George Town Festival is even more breathtaking than usual. Frances Wilks explores just a few of the many highlights. For more details on the festival, simply visit www.georgetownfestival.com. Esplanade Happenings The Festival will take off (literally as well as metaphorically) with the release of dozens of kites on the Esplanade field from 12pm to 7pm on 8 June. Master kite makers from around the region will fly their creations while percussion music will play in the streets and on the field. The opening will climax with the unveiling of a bamboo installation by celebrated Indonesian artist Joko Avianto. Kites will take to the sky to mark the opening of the festival. 101 Lost Kittens This interactive treasure hunt and animal awareness campaign takes place along Victoria Street and is a fun-filled activity for all ages. There are many stray cats and lost cats looking for a home in Penang, and hopefully this project will raise awareness of their plight. If you spy images of kittens and cats around the area, look closer, or scan the surface for a QR code that will give you more clues about the entire series. This treasure hunt and animal awareness campaign launches on 7 June and runs for three weeks, culminating on 29 June at Victoria Street. Baroque Italy comes to Penang The renowned Italian chamber music group I Musici presents classical excerpts from pieces by some of Italy’s famous composers through several eras, as well as a contemplative interpretation of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. I Musici is the oldest chamber group in Italy and, based on reviews, their performance here in Penang promises to be a powerful sound experience. The Italian musicians gather for a one-night special in Penang. The performance takes place on 7 June at 8.30pm at the Dewan Sri Pinang. Tickets costs RM60, RM80, RM100 (RM20 for students, 50% off for senior citizens). Tickets available now at www.redtix.airasia.com. 32 Penang International
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