THE popular Penang Durian Festival is back.
Penang Tourism Development and Culture will hold the event from June 1 until July 31 at Anjung Indah and Balik Pulau New Market.
It will be open from 11am to 7pm daily.
Chairman of Tourism Development and Culture committee Law Heng Kiang said the main purpose of the event is to attract tourists from other states to visit Penang.
“There will be six durian stalls open on the festive days. Visitors can select their favourite durians at the stalls which will sell the fruits at a reasonable price.” said Law.
Visitors can also enjoy the fruits amidst the serene surroundings of Balik Pulau.
Along with the Durian Festival, there will also be the Penang Floral Festival, or also known as Penang Floral Paradise, from June 2 until June 9, from 9am to 7pm at Taman Botani.
The aim of the event is to showcase decorative plants and trees as well as the sale of various plants and gardening equipment.
For more information, call 016-4110000 or visit to www.visitpenang.gov.my -EJ-
