Category: George Town / Island

Penang Street Art (PICAF Site 2: Karpal Singh Drive)

These container art works can be found just beside the McDonald’s restaurant at Karpal Singh Drive, Penang.

First mural:

A container art mural featuring the work of Julia Volchkova, who is no stranger to Penang’s street art scene. The mural depicts a little girl who built her city of dream.

Second mural:

A container art mural featuring the work of Kenji Chai, a local artist.

For the rest of the PICAF art works, please go HERE.

Penang Isle: Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in George Town and is located in Penang’s Little India along Queen Street. The historical temple was built in 1833 and is also known as Sri Mahamariamman Temple.

On a side note, Thaipusam festival was also held on 8 January this year in Penang.

Penang Chinese New Year Festival: The Blue Lion

Lion dance performance during the Chinese New Year celebration at George Town. Lion dance in Penang was found to have started during the 1930s, whereby it was a tradition brought over by immigrants from southern China back then. Hence, the common lion dance here is the southern lion dance style. Usually performed during Chinese New Year or any major Chinese event, the lion dance is believed to bring luck and fortune.

George Town Street View: Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (Prangin Road)

Dr Lim Chwee Leong Road (or Prangin Road), George Town

George Town Street View: Campbell Street Market at Night

The old and historical market decorated with lanterns during Chinese New Year nights.

One of the two oldest markets in George Town, Campbell Street Market was built in the early 1900s, and it featured unique colonial architecture design.