Rows of hanging red lanterns covering up the compound of the Kuan Yin temple in George Town as part of the Chinese New Year celebration.
Today marks the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, also the ‘Year of the Goat’.
Category: Architecture
George Town Street View: The Temple Lions
Lion dance performers with their new lions getting blessing from the Kuan Yin temple in George Town before the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year.
George Town Street View: Lantern Shophouses
Shops along Carnavon Street, George Town, are selling old traditional Chinese lanterns in anticipation of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year festival.
Chew Jetty Walkway
George Town Street View: A Facade of a Small Alley (II)
George Town Street View: A Facade of a Small Alley
A random shot of a small back alley amongst the houses and streets of George Town.
The Eastern Pier
A late evening view of a pier at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel seafront.
Kek Chuan Road Old Houses
George Town Street View: Kek Chuan Road
Kek Chuan Road is a small road named after Lim Kek Chuan, who also happened to be a founder of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Located in George Town, Penang, the road is also known for its row of nine colorful heritage shophouses. Each of these shophouses is renovated and painted with a different color.
One can enter Kek Chuan Road from Macalister Road or Irving Road.
Penang Isle: Prince of Wales Island International School
Prince of Wales Island International School located at Balik Pulau, Penang, is an international British boarding style school which opened in September 2011.
For more info, one may visit its official website here: http://www.powiis.edu.my/.