Penangites celebrate all things French
SHOPPERS walking into Gurney Plaza in Penang will have a chance to be seduced by French culture.
They will be greeted by a 5.5m wooden model of the Eiffel Tower in the atrium of the new wing.
The structure is part of the shopping mall’s French Festival till June 2, which also saw the launching of a French Film Festival to complement the experience.
The festival was launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by state Domestic Trade, Consumer Affairs and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Abdul Malik Abul Kassim, Alliance Francaise Penang president Datuk Renji Sathiah, and Gurney Plaza central manager Lawrence Teh.
“Penang is aiming to be an international city, and this festival has come at the right time to show that we are not only a tourist destination but also a place for investors,” said Abdul Malik.
The French Film Festival from Thursday to May 31 will showcase six films from a variety of genres such as action and romance.
“This festival is a great way to promote French culture,” said Renji.
Gurney Plaza will also be holding a ballet and dance performance by MyDance Station and individual talents at 3pm followed by live strolling musicians at 4pm this Saturday and Sunday.
A living statue performance from 4pm to 8pm will also be held on both days.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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