A photo taken during the George Town Chinese New Year festival back in February 2020. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order, no large celebrations, travel or mass gatherings will be allowed for Chinese New Year.
Chulia Lane is a small street in George Town that runs from Stewart Lane to Chulia Street. In the old days, the street was known as “17 Houses Street” due to the number of heritage townhouses that once lined up along the street. Presently, some of these townhouses have been converted to inns and cafes.
A steel rod art sculpture located at Chulia Lane.
Art murals spotted along the street of Stewart Lane, George Town.
The old Wan Hai Hotel’s side door at Stewart Lane, George Town
In conjunction with the Thaipusam Festival, today is a public holiday in Penang. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community annually.
Here is wishing everyone a Happy New Year! May 2021 be a better year ahead.
The iconic and historical Penang ferry sailing away into 2021.
From January 2021 onwards, the old Penang ferry will be retired, making way for a faster and newer transport boats.
Gurney Plaza’s annual Christmas decorations are up for this year’s festive period.