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Events in Penang — May 2026

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3 Events in May

Firefly Watching — Teluk Bahang Mangroves
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Firefly Watching — Teluk Bahang Mangroves

📅 When:March–October (peak: May–August; best on new moon nights)
📍 Where:Teluk Bahang mangroves, Penang National Park coastal trail

The mangrove channels near Teluk Bahang harbour Pteroptyx fireflies that synchronise their flashing in spectacular displays. Best seen by boat from Teluk Bahang jetty on dark nights from March to October.

Top Tip:

Visit on a new moon night for the darkest conditions and brightest firefly display

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Penang International Triathlon
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Ticketed
Sports

Penang International Triathlon

📅 When:May 2026
📍 Where:Batu Ferringhi

Swim, bike, and run through Batu Ferringhi's coastal landscape. Sprint, Olympic, and half-Ironman distances.

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Vesak Day
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Cultural

Vesak Day

📅 When:May (full moon day, follows lunar calendar)
📍 Where:Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam & temples island-wide

Penang's Buddhist communities celebrate Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing with dawn prayers at Kek Lok Si, candlelight processions, and free vegetarian food fairs.

Top Tip:

Arrive at Kek Lok Si before dawn to witness the first prayers and ritual bathing of the Buddha statue

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