A view of the Penang city centre from the top of the hill of the Waterfall Hindu Temple.
Author: WiLL CWK
Penang’s Straits
The Straits of Malacca sea which separates the island and the mainland region of Penang.
Penang Thaipusam: A Kavadi Carrier
A Kavadi carrier walking through the crowded road to the temple during the Thaipusam festival in Penang.
Penang Thaipusam Festival 2018
Scenes from the Thaipusam festival celebration in Penang.
A Hindu festival mostly celebrated by the Tamil community every year, the Thaipusam festival for this year falls on the 31st January. The most notable or intriguing scene from this festival is the kavadi-bearers, devotees who usually had their bodies pierced while undergoing a pilgrimage as part of their offerings for their gods during the festival.
Penang Waterfall Hilltop Hindu Shrine
One of the old shrines of the Penang Waterfall Hilltop Temple, the central location of Thaipusam festivities for Hindu worshippers.
Passing by the Heritage Mosque
The old and famous Kapitan Keling Mosque in George Town.
George Town’s Link Bikes
One easier mode of transportation in George Town is the Link Bikes that can be found in most tourist spots in the town.
Penang Street View: A Roadside Breakfast Stall
A roadside ‘mamak’ stall selling local breakfast (such as roti canai)at Penang Street in George Town.
Sunday Stroll along Armenian Street
A trishaw passing through Armenian Street, the heart of heritage in George Town.
Penang Street Art: Graffiti Art Alley
An alley filled with graffiti art works, which is located at Brick Kiln Road (or also known as Gurdwara Road) in George Town.