Khoo Sian Ewe Road is a small road in George Town city center, which was named after Khoo Sian Ewe, a son of a Chinese Kapitan. During his time, Khoo Sian Ewe is a well known philanthropist and one of the largest property owners in Penang. Besides being knighted by the British Empire and being a member of the Straits Settlements Legislative Council, he also contributed in the establishment of several historical buildings on the island with one being the famous Majestic Theater, an old but historical cinema in Penang.
Category: George Town / Island
Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong and LED Flowers Park
A recent addition to the Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong temple area is a small park that features colorful LED lighted flowers. This small park near the seaside is built about a very small hill behind the temple, with stairs going around it.
At night, the place becomes Penang’s Avatar Secret Garden.
Penang Isle: Tanjung Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple
Located at the coastal area of Tanjung Tokong, this Tua Pek Kong Temple is famous for its flame watching ritual (an event known as “Chneah Hoay” event) on the 14th night of Chinese New Year, which is also the eve of Tua Pek Kong’s Birthday. This event held annually, involves the observation of the flame of the temple’s ceremonial urn which will forecast the economic health of the year according to the local belief. This temple is also the origin of the name Tanjung Tokong and is believed to be the first temple built to worship the Tua Pek Kong, a Chinese Taoist deity in the country.
Recently, the temple area further underwent some renovations with a small outdoor park being built around a small hill behind the temple. The park features LED flowers and at night, it transforms into the Penang Avatar Secret Garden.
C.Y. Choy Road’s Street View
C.Y. Choy Road, George Town.
The House of “Forever Young”
The facade of a restored heritage townhouse with the Chinese name “Forever Young House” in Lorong Muda, George Town.
The Seaside Shrine
A temple overlooking the clan jetty area at Weld Quay in George Town.
A Walk along Brick Kiln Road
Walkway along the old shophouses of Brick Kiln Road, George Town.
A Ruin of Heritage
An old and ruined townhouse in George Town.
An Abandoned Facade of Heritage
Penang Street Art (The Rotan Cane Sculpture)
This steel rod art sculpture can be found beside the wall of a rattan shop in Chulia Street, George Town. The caricature depicts a mother buying a rattan cane while a boy was hiding behind the bush, for fear of the cane (or locally known as “rotan”). The rattan cane was commonly used as a ‘disciplinary tool’ back at home and in school during the old days.