View of Kek Lok Si temple from Ayer Itam town.
Category: Architecture
A Coastal Village
George Town Street View: Kuala Kangsar Road
An empty morning at Kuala Kangsar Road in George Town, where the Chowrasta marketplace is located.
George Town Street View: ROPE WALK (Jalan Pintal Tali)
Jalan Pintal Tali or also known as Rope Walk is one of the old streets in George Town. It was said that the street used to house traditional rope makers back when rope was commonly used for ships and bullock carts (hence, the name of the street). Presently, several few hardware and junk shops have set up shops along the street.
The street can be accessed via Campbell Street and there is also a steel rod wall sculpture located at this street.
Penang Street Art (Rats Catcher)
Found in an alley between two buildings along the famous Armenian Street, this mural is part of the 101 Lost Kittens project to create awareness on stray animals.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
Campbell Street’s Old Shops
Pre-War House Facades II
Passing by Kapitan Keling Mosque
The Kapitan Keling Mosque is built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Penang Street Art ( A Chingay Procession)
A steel rod sculpture showing caricature of a Chingay Procession, a traditional local Chinese street art performance held annually here. This sculpture can be found at Prangin Road Ghaut.
From the Chingay website;
Chingay originated from China, and the Penang Chinese first performed Chingay in 1919 during deity processions. It is a street art where the performer balances a giant flag that ranges from 25 ft to 32 ft in height and about 60 pounds in weight.
Over the years, the local Chinese has been improvising the Chingay performance. From a basic giant flag balancing by a solo performer, Chingay has developed to a team performance that consists of more than 15 persons in a troupe. Today, Chingay is not only performed by the Chinese, but the art has successfully attracted the Malays and Indians. It has become a very unique multiracial performance.
Penang Swettenham Pier
The Penang Swettenham Pier, located at the northeastern tip of Penang island, is a major point of entry for tourists by sea. The port is also the docking home of Star Cruise ships. Built in 1903, the shipping port was named after Frank Swettenham, the first Resident General of the Federated Malay States.
