A stroll along Union Street on a somewhat quiet Sunday.
Union Street (or Lebuh Union) is a rear road of the old Central Police Station of George Town in Beach Street. The street was reportedly named to commemorate the Act of Union (1800) which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801. The main Penang Maybank branch is located along this street.
The Cenotaph located at the Esplanade is a historical and heritage war memorial erected by the British empire. The cenotaph was unveiled by the Prince of Wales on 31 March 1922, at the Esplanade seafront to remember the losses during World War I battles.
The Penang Veterans Association also built another small monument besides the cenotaph to remember those killed in World War II, Siam-Burma Death Railway, Malayan Emergency, Indonesian Confrontation and the Reinsurgency period.
A breathtaking view from Penang Hill showing the eastern side of Penang. One might spot the Bukit Mertajam hill at the distance.
The pier at Eastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town.
The George hotel, located at Penang Road, in the heart of George Town itself.
The Prestige hotel, located at Church Street Ghaut, George Town
Komtar Tower, tallest building in George Town. This iconic landmark of Penang was completed in 1988.
A man at work with a sewing machine.
A mural created by artist Vincent Phang at a small alley beside Penang Bazaar, which is also an art tribute to 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐳𝐢𝐳, a local old tailor at the said bazaar.
The alley floor itself is also painted with colorful patterns which makes it an instagrammable place.
Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HXyazmvN8YwMrKA19
Various text arts scattered around George Town, where words transform into a fusion of typography and visual expression that transcends the boundaries of language.
These art works are created by local artist Trina Teoh; https://www.instagram.com/trinateoh. Her other works in Penang can be found HERE.
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 time for family, feasting, and forgiveness. In Penang, shopping malls play a significant role in bringing people together during the festive season. These malls go above and beyond to transform their premises into a spectacle of light and color to welcome visitors from all walks of life.
One of the most famous shopping malls in Penang is Queensbay Mall, which never fails to impress visitors with its stunning decor. This year’s Hari Raya theme appears to infuse grand and elaborate decorations, which feature a stunning golden color scheme.
Other malls'(Gurney Plaza and Sunway Carnival) decorations can be seen below too:
Decor from previous year: https://travel2penang.org/2022/04/27/hari-raya-decorations-in-penang-shopping-malls/
