http://www.1stoppenang.com everything you need to know about Penang Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:11:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Penang music and dance scene is mainly based on the Kristang who are believed to have been a creole Eurasian ethnic group of people with Portuguese and Malaccan decent based in Malaysia and Singapore. And in Penang, you will find the Kristang music and dance known as branyok which is ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/music-and-dance/ Malaysia is a land of surprises, a multi-cultural nation with both bustling business districts and tranquil beaches. It is home to thriving gay population which is still emerging after years of remaining underground. Whether you are looking for Penang-Beach, gay friendly accommodation, like a 5 star hotel, great nightlife or perhaps something ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/gay-destinations/ Malaysia, like many other countries, has a large number of different tribes and therefore there are also many dialects. In Penang people generally speak Malay or Bahasa as it is main official language of Malaysia. People in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei speak Malay as their first or second language, ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/local-language-2/ Penang and food, perhaps these two words don’t mean much to you but they certainly mean a lot to a real gourmet as Penang has been regarded as the food capital of Malaysia for ages. The amount of food is literally bombarding you while you are taking a walk along ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/restaurants-and-food/ Came to Penang to have a quiet holiday and got bored of being it too quiet? Time to go to the most famous George Town and get entertained. The number of disco clubs and randomly hiding Chinese parlors with extremely cute Asian girls is incredibly high. Whether you are craving for ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/bars-and-pubs-in-penang/ We all know how pleasant and relaxing we feel after a visit a spa. Penang offers a great variety of spas that specialise in all kinds of procedures aimed to make you feel on the top of the world. Penang is an excellent place to get the kinds of massage that ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/spas-in-penang/ One of the convenient aspects of staying on the small but compact island of Penang is its location to other places offering diverse and interesting day trips and a gateway to further Asian destinations. Butterworth is a small town on the mainland side of Penang state in Malaysia and is accessible ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/museums-and-galleries/ One of the convenient aspects of staying on the small but compact island of Penang is its location to other places offering diverse and interesting day trips and a gateway to further Asian destinations. Butterworth is a small town on the mainland side of Penang state in Malaysia and is accessible ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/daytrips/ The locals in Penang speak the national language of Malaysia which is known as Malay. The majority of people on the island are ethnic Chinese. They speak a version of Hokkien which is known as Penang Hokkien as the name suggests this contains a large number of Malay words and for ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/local-language/ Penang is a popular Asian destination and whilst not the cheapest it does offer a good selection of accommodations to suit all budgets and tastes. One of the most popular places to stay is of course the beach and Batu Feringghi which has many beach resorts right on the sands ... http://www.1stoppenang.com/hotels/