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Closing Ceremony

22 May 2024 @ 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

(By invitation only)

Introduction:

The prestigious 28th National International Museum Day (IMD) Festival will culminate in a Closing Ceremony Dinner at the stunning SPICE Rooftop Garden. This grand event will bring together IMD 2024 contingents, government representatives and esteemed collaborating agencies. The Closing Ceremony Dinner marks the official conclusion of IMD 2024. A flag handover ceremony will be conducted serving as a platform to symbolically pass the torch to the host nation of IMD 2025.


About SPICE Rooftop Garden

Encompassing a sprawling 6 acres, the SPICES Rooftop Garden offers a unique venue for the Closing Ceremony Dinner. This verdant oasis boasts dedicated areas like a children’s playground, a captivating Spice Garden and a serene Bamboo Garden. Open to the public from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the SPICE Rooftop Garden provides a vibrant space for relaxation and exploration.


Closing Ceremony Tentative

Time

Program

8:00 P.M

Arrivals of Contingents and Invited Guests

8:05 P.M

The arrival of YBrs Mr. Mohamad Shawali Bin Haji Badi

Deputy Director General (Policy) of the Department of Museums Malaysia, concurrently serving as the Deputy Chairman of the International Museum Day Festival 2024 Main Committee.

8:10 P.M

Arrival of The Honorable YB. Wong Hon Wai

EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy and Chairman of the Penang State Museum Board

with YBhg. Madam Lim Saw Peng

8:15 P.M

Arrival of The Honorable YB. Senator Saraswathy a/p Kandasami

Deputy Minister of Unity

8:20 P.M

The arrival of YB. Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang

Minister of National Unity

8:25 P.M

Arrival of The Honorable YB. Dato' Dr. Mohamad bin Abdul Hamid

Deputy Chief Minister 1 of Penang and YBhg. Datin Noraini binti Abd. Jalil

8:30 P.M

Arrival of Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dato' Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak,

Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang and YABhg. Toh Puan Dato' Seri Utama Khadijah binti Mohd Nor

8:30 P.M

Negaraku and Untuk Negeri Kita


Opening Performance


Speech by YBrs Mr. Mohamad Shawali Bin Haji Badi

Deputy Director General (Policy) of the Department of Museums Malaysia,

concurrently serving as the Deputy Chairman of the International Museum Day Festival 2024 Main Committee.


Speech by YB. Dato' Dr. Mohamad bin Abdul Hamid

Deputy Chief Minister 1 of Penang


Screening of the International Museum Day 2024 Celebration Montage


Banquet & Special Performances


Presentation of Sport Awards, Round Trophies, and Exhibition Stand Competition


Presentation of the 2024 Museum Figure Award

Handing Over of the HMA Flag to the Host of the 2025 HMA Celebration

Presentation of souvenirs to Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang


Welcome speech by the Host of the 2025 HMA Celebration

Performance by the Host of the 2025 HMA Celebration


Closing Performance and Fireworks Display

11.00 P.M

Closing Ceremony

COMMITTEE FOR THE CLOSING DINNER OF HMA 2024 (LMNPP)

Contact Number: 04-2261439 / 012-5949745

Email: zakiah@penangmuseum.gov.my & janna@penangmuseum.gov.my

ATTIRE:

Men: Long-sleeved Malaysian Batik Shirt

Women: Batik Baju Kurung or Appropriate & Modest Attire.

Disclaimer: The organisers are not responsible for the titles and content throughout the event, exhibitions, and activities during IMD2024. The organisers are also not responsible for the loss of personal belongings, emotional impact, or injuries to contingents, participants, and visitors during or after the exhibitions and all activities and programs. Therefore, contingents are required to take preventive measures and follow the organisers’ instructions to ensure the safety and comfort of all involved. Thank you.

Details

Date:
22 May 2024
Time:
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Event Category:

Venue

The Spice Arena