EVENTS FROM 2016

International Fashion Revolution Week made its debut in Penang, inviting individuals to participate in a movement to address the environmental and ethical challenges within the fashion industry. The event highlighted how purchasing new clothes from malls often contributes to one of the world's most polluting sectors, harming both the planet and the basic human rights of garment workers. The message was clear: individuals had the power to drive change and spark a revolution by reevaluating their clothing choices because, ultimately, we are what we wear.

The second installment of our series of Drum 3/4 pre- George Town Festival was here and ready for your beats! As usual, participants brought their versions of drums - anything did, even a rusted pan or an old milo tin, as long as it rang loud and proud! There was a conductor and, of course, a lot of fun, so everyone came along!

A Private Stencil & Spray Paint Workshop was conducted with participating artists Bibichun and Louise Low.

Party Lorong promoted local and regional handmade crafts and artworks, supporting the rebranding of traditional art and crafts. The edition of Party Lorong that year advanced their vision further by providing a platform for interactive learning between artists and craftspeople through dedicated workshops, talks, and sharing sessions. It served as an art market showcase for artists and craftspeople to display, promote, and sell their products, allowing visitors to appreciate the quality and sustainability of local and regional artistic craft items. Party Lorong 4 - The Unforgotten Garden delivered an extraordinary carnival experience with creative handmade arts, crafts, food, drinks, night-long live music, handicraft/art performance workshops, and talks/sharing sessions.

This is the project to celebrate Malaysian cultural and racial diversity. Nowhere else inAsia you can find a country, that is so diverse, colorful and peaceful all at the same time! I would like to show that to the world and remind Malaysians of how lucky they are to peacefully grow and exist in multiracial and multicultural society.

The Penang Urbanites was a platform inspired by the need to create an avenue for those with Penang's best interest at heart to interact, discuss, and debate issues of sustainable development in Penang. In partnership with the Hin Bus Depot, they screened "Urbanized," a documentary by Gary Hustwit on what makes cities livable. This documentary had been reviewed by the New York Times as a documentary "worth venturing out of your room, climbing on your bike or boarding a low-emissions bus and fighting your way through a crowd to see." The screening was followed by a brief discussion and a Q&A session with the analysts from the Urban Studies department of Penang Institute.

Lululemon Athletica and The Wunder Truck traveled to Penang on November 12th and 13th - Were you ready for a workout? Specializing in technical gear for your sweat-lifestyle, be it a Vinyasa session in the studio or trail running in the outdoors, the Canadian-born brand set up for a two-day event. From 9 am till 6 pm, people came ready to sweat as the event brought a day of community classes open to all, refreshments, and good grub from local makers, and of course, a chance to get their hands on their favorite tops or pants.

The In-Between Arts Festival (IbAF) nestles between two well-established festivals, the George Town Literary Festival and the Penang Island Jazz Festival, creating a 10-day extravaganza from November 25 to December 4 that has become an annual highlight in Penang's calendar. Food takes center stage as a theme, as it tells the story of individuals and the cultural histories that shape our wider society, bridging the gap between food and the arts. IbAF collaborates with various organizations in Penang to foster connections between artists and food professionals, encouraging people to think about the role of food in our society and sparking innovative ideas about lifestyle choices. Situated in Penang, this year's IbAF focuses on promoting the uniqueness of local food and art through sustainability, addressing the entire food chain from production to consumption. The program includes food presentations, workshops, a food zine exhibition, a bookstall, and more, providing a platform for small businesses and artists to flourish and enhancing the allure of Penang's food and art culture in the long run.