From trade fair to carnival, a look back at Pesta Pulau Pinang as its five-decade home makes way for LRT

Pesta Pulau Pinang, a long-standing festival in Penang, is set to move from its traditional location at Sungai Nibong to Kubang Menerong in Tasek Gelugor due to the construction of the Mutiara Line light rail transit (LRT) station and depot. This marks the first time in over five decades that the festival will not be held at its longtime home, which opened in 1974.

The move is part of a larger Transit-Oriented Development Masterplan that includes residential, commercial, and public facilities around an integrated transport network. The festival, which began as a commerce and tourism event in the 1960s, has evolved into a multi-day celebration featuring open-air concerts, variety shows, food bazaars, exhibitions, and traditional entertainment.

Despite the change in location, Pesta Pulai Pinang remains a significant cultural event in Penang, reflecting the city's development and growth over the past five decades.

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