George Town Street View: Nagore Mews
Nagore Mews consist of a number of old houses which were then converted from mews. There are three rows of such houses in the area, with two floors for each row. The mews were abandoned for quite some time until they were being bought over. They were also used as the locations for the Urban Xchange Street Art exhibition. Currently, street stalls selling food and stuff can be found populating the once abandoned lots. The mews are located at along Nagore Road, George Town.
George Town Street View: The Lone Window
Penang Heritage Celebrations 2015
The Penang Heritage Celebrations for this year will be held from 4th to 7th July in George Town city. It is an annual event celebrated to mark the anniversary of the city’s recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event this year will start off with a food festival in several streets within George Town.
Penang Isle: A Coastal View
The House of Yeap Chor Ee
The House of Yeap Chor Ee was converted into a Social History Gallery a few years ago, showcasing and documenting the journey of Yeap Chor Ee, a Chinese immigrant who came to Penang in 1885.
Also served as his first house, the gallery provides a preview of Chinese immigrants’ lives in the old days of Penang. Among these immigrants, Yeap Chor Ee was known for being a simple barber who later became a very successful and famous businessman in Penang.
The House of Yeap Chor Ee is located along Penang Street in George Town. For more info, please visit its website here; houseyce.com.
Penang Street View: A Yellow Facade
Penang Street (Lebuh Penang)
Penang Street (or in Malay, Lebuh Penang) is an old street in the heart of George Town, located within the World Heritage Zone. It stretches from the Esplanade area to the Little India area in George Town.
Penang Street Art (Raja Uda Giant Mural by Martin Ron)
Another giant mural found in Raja Uda, Butterworth. This mural was painted by Martin Ron in May and depicts a man (a friend of the artist) seated with turtles floating around. Located behind a row of shoplots across the road from Sabek’s mural, this giant mural was also drawn in conjunction with the Different Strokes street art exhibition.
For its location, please go here; Raja Uda Street Art Murals Location Map.
Penang Street Art (Raja Uda Giant Mural by Sabek)
This rather large abstract mural was painted by Sabek, a Spanish artist during the Different Strokes street art exhibition period. It can be easily seen at the side wall of a shop facing the main road of Raja Uda, Butterworth. Jalan Raja Uda (or Raja Uda Road) is one of the main roads in Butterworth.
For its location, please go here; Raja Uda Street Art Murals Location Map.