Yet another art mural sighted at an alley at the edge of the Heritage Core Zone in George Town, Penang.
Category: George Town / Island
Penang Street Art (Handcart Sculpture)
This art caricature made of steel can be found installed at a building along Armenian Street. It depicts how back in the old days, hand-pulled carts are a popular mode of transportation around the port area of the island.
George Town: Temple of the Nine Emperor Gods
This Temple of the Nine Emperor Gods in George Town is reportedly the oldest temple to worship the Nine Emperor Gods in Penang. Established way back in 1840, the temple has since transformed from a small shrine to its current state. It can be found along Cheong Fatt Tze Street. Two other such temples in Penang can be found at Macallum Street and in Butterworth.
Primarily observed by the local Chinese, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a 9-days Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. This year’s celebration will kick off today (4th October). During this 9-days period, devotees will be observing a strict vegetarian diet.
The Nine Emperor Gods Photo Exhibition
Sometime back in early July this year, there was a special photo exhibition along Cheong Fatt Tze Street which was featured as part of the events of Georgetown Festival 2013. This unique exhibition by freelance photographer Cheryl J Hoffmann touches on the Nine Emperor Gods festival which was widely celebrated by the locals. Below are some of her beautiful shots on display;
Do visit the photographer’s page; http://cheryljhoffmann.com/ for more amazing photos.
A Crowded Jetty
Tourists taking photos of Chew Jetty on a sunny day. Chew Jetty is one of the top tourist attractions in Penang, with its signature houses on stilts.
Also seen here in the background on the right is the art mural painted by Ernest Zacharevic.
George Town Street View: Macalister Lane
The various townhouses along Macalister Lane in George Town employ the Straits Eclectic architecture style. Macalister Lane is a small road which connects Burmah Road and Macalister Road.
Street Cycling in George Town
A family of three cycling along the heritage street in George Town. Cycling here has proven to be a fun family affair during weekends for most people besides the chance to experience the nostalgic surroundings of the town.
Penang Street Art: Random Graffiti IV
A graffiti sprayed on a wall facing an open carpark in Chulia Street, Penang.
George Town Street View: Leith Street
Leith Street was named after Major-General Sir George Leith, the Lieutenant-Governor of Penang is one of the older streets in George Town.
The Benggali Mosque at Leith Street
Beach Street: Cozy in the Rocket
Cozy in the Rocket is the new Amelie Cafe with a spacious dining area and still retains its old vintage settings. Operated by the original couple owners, Cozy in the Rocket is located at the corner of the junction of Armenian Street and Beach Street, a few meters away from the old spot.