The month-long GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL 2012 is expected to be held in conjunction with the 4th Anniversary Celebrations of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Festival features programmes which promote ART, CULTURE and HERITAGE with the full support of the Penang State Government and the various communities of Penang. George Town Festival welcomes applications and proposals from artistes and performers working in a variety of performances, exhibitions and events.
George Town Festival 2012 is expected to feature a feast of art, opera, music, dance, theatre, film, food, fashion, photography, inspirational talks and much more.
OBJECTIVES
• To celebrate George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to showcase the unique diversity of our culture and heritage.
• To present an annual International festival of the highest standards to platform local and international performances in enriching the cultural environment of Penang.
• To serve as a catalyst to arouse wider public interest in the arts and to encourage cultural exchange and dialogue.
The Festival aims to advance heritage and arts education, promote dialogue, encourage mutual understanding between past and present, as well as serve as a platform to engage and celebrate George Town’s diverse cultures.
For more details, visit http://georgetownfestival.com/
Source: http://www.tourismpenang.net.my/index.php/icalrepeat.detail/2012/06/15/77/73/george-town-festival-2012.html
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