Posts in Heritage and Culture
Fun and Food at the Penang Yosakoi Festival

Never heard of the Japanese Yosakoi Festival? Find out about this fun, energetic celebration and the local Penang chapter. Plus, some more festival food to be had!

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Malaysian Festivals, Heritage and Culture, Malaysian Food, Penang Food, Food TourDanny Maheshop, heritage on a plate, penang, yosakoi, festival, 2018, yakitori, skewers, tao pok, takoyaki, mocktail, esplanade, japan, culture, heritage, dance, japaneseComment
Food, Love and Oranges for Chap Goh Meh in Penang

Learn about the Chap Goh Mei festival in Penang, along with some interesting festival food we found.

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Heritage and Culture, Malaysian Festivals, Malaysian Food, Penang FoodDanny Mahespenang, chap goh meh, lantern festival, food, apom, bao, china, chinese, ethnic, hokkien, celebration, chinese new year, spring festival, culture, historyComment
Chai Kuey? Char Koay? Cakoi? A Brief-ish Guide

Find out more about the chai kueh, a starchy breakfast snack. And then find out about char kuey, a crouton-like fried bread. Both delicious Penang dishes!

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Heritage and Culture, Food Tour, Malaysian Food, Penang FoodDanny Maheschai koay, char koay, cakoi, penang, street food, savoury, snacks, traditional, heritage, nyonya, teochew, hokkienComment