2023 Hari Raya Decorations in Penang Shopping Malls
Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, is one of the most celebrated Muslim festivals in Malaysia, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a…
Penang Street Art (A Thaipusam Art Mural)
A large art mural painted on the side wall of a building along Chulia Street in George Town. The mural depicts a scene of Hindu tradition, which is a celebration…
Thaipusam Festival: Sri Mahamariamman Temple
The Sri Mahamariamman Temple on the Thaipusam evening. The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in George Town and is located in Penang’s Little India along Queen Street.
Thaipusam Festival
During the Thaipusam festival, the breaking of the coconuts is a ritual practiced by Hindus as an act of cleansing and also to symbolize the renounce of one’s ego at the…
Penang Weld Quay: Scenes from Jade Emperor’s Birthday Celebration
The celebration for the birthday of the Jade Emperor falls on the 9th lunar day of Chinese New Year and is celebrated mainly by the Chinese Hokkien community in Penang,…
Penang Street View: A Temple of Lanterns
The old Kuan Yin Temple lighted up at night with lanterns during Chinese New Year. Located at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, it is one of the oldest Chinese temples in…
Penang Chinese New Year Celebration (Miao Hui)
Preparations underway for Miao Hui, a Chinese New Year Celebration that will be held in George Town on 28th January 2023 from 4pm to 11pm at the heritage area from…
Penang Buddhist Association
Completed in 1931, the Penang Buddhist Association is located along Anson Road in George Town. The old Straits Eclectic style building is a popular place for Buddhists in Penang to participate…
Armenian Street Park: 2023 Chinese New Year Decorations
Decorations including lanterns and a statue of the Rabbit welcoming the Year of the Rabbit and Chinese New Year festivities at Armenian Street Park and its surrounding areas. This decorations…
Ayer Itam Street View on a CNY Noon
Lanterns decorating the street of Ayer Itam town in Penang during Chinese New Year (CNY).