Penang2030 Festival and Seberang Perai Heritage Day kicks off
The festival began at 2pm and combines the annual Penang2030 celebration with Seberang Perai Heritage Day.
Taking place in a harmonious and meaningful atmosphere at Kampung Agong, thousands of visitors joined in the festivities.
Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) mayor Datuk Baderul Amin Abdul Hamid said the festival marks a historic milestone in the cultural development of the state, as the Penang2030 Festival is being held for the first time on Seberang Perai soil, in conjunction with Seberang Perai Heritage Day.
"It is a pioneering celebration, rich with symbolic significance and deep meaning.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to honouring heritage while driving progress, in line with the aspiration to shape Seberang Perai into a competitive and soulful city," he said during his speech.
Among the festival activities at Kampung Agong were traditional performances and workshops such as batik painting, silat, and wayang kulit, as well as traditional games like sepak raga bulatan.
There were also colouring contests, sack races, traditional pageant competitions, and many other traditional games.
The festival also featured traditional food stalls, heritage games, cultural performances, and a handicraft market, reflecting the diverse heritage of Seberang Perai.
Visitors were also treated to food and drinks during the Kenduri Rakyat at the event.
Present at the event were Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, state executive councillors Jason H'ng, Datuk Rashidi Zainol, Fahmi Zainol, Gooi Zi Sen, and state secretary Datuk Zulkifli Long.
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