Penang International Dragonboat Festival 2015

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The 36th Penang International Dragonboat Festival was held at the Teluk Bahang dam last month in May. The event was fully supported by the Penang State Government and was an affiliated festival of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF).

George Town Street View: The Royale Bintang Hotel

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The Royale Bintang is a 4-star hotel converted from a newly renovated heritage building which is located along the Weld Quay coastline in George Town. The restored heritage building was built in 1892 with a facade of the old colonial era in Penang.

Penang Street Art (The Blind Wall by Sath)

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A street art mural by Spanish artist Sath for the Different Strokes street art festival held in Penang. This mural, along with several others, can be found at the derelict shophouses located along the now closed Maxwell Road in George Town.

Penang Street Art (MAS @ Different Strokes)

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Likely part of the street art created during the Different Strokes art exhibition at the derelict shophouses located along the old Maxwell Road in George Town.