Handicraft attraction

Handicraft attraction

SOUVENIRS and handicraft of Penang will soon be available under one roof, said state Tourism Development and Culture Committee chairman Danny Law.

“We are thinking of setting up a night market at the Esplanade selling such items and also women’s accessories and clothing,” he said.

“Our concept is simple. We want to have a place where tourists in Penang can source for the best bargain in souvenirs and handicraft.

“For a start, we plan to have 30 stalls operating during weekends. The stalls will be placed in front of the 30-odd Celebrity Walk trees along Light Street.”

Law said countries like Thailand, Taiwan and China boast night markets which are deemed must-visit sites.

He added that his office and the Penang Municipal Council had started looking for traders.

“We hope that these traders will come out with unique, distinctive and homemade handicraft and souvenirs which cannot be found elsewhere,” he said.

Those interested can call his office (04-2619012.

He said talks would also be held with cruise operators to bring their passengers to the market.

“Cruise passengers will have another attraction to visit while stopping over on the island,” he said.

“It is just a short walk to the night market from the Tanjung City Marina where the vessels are berthed.

“I will submit a layout plan to the council for approval.

“We have yet to fix the operating hours but they are likely to be from 6pm to 10pm or 7pm to 11pm.”

-News courtesy of The Star-