An Islander's Perspective of Penang
Two art murals featured at the facade of a containers setup located amidst the paddy fields of Kampung Terang, Balik Pulau. The murals are for the Penang International Container Art Festival (PICAF).
For the rest of the PICAF art works, please go HERE.
These container art works can be found just beside the McDonald’s restaurant at Karpal Singh Drive, Penang.
First mural:
Second mural:
For the rest of the PICAF art works, please go HERE.
Known locally as Penang’s “sakura”, these cherry blossoms are Tecoma trees that produce flowers in white and pink colors. The flowers usually bloom during the dry season of the year, such as during February-April or in June-July period. These trees can be found at the Bayan Baru area in Bayan Lepas on the island side and Jalan Raja Uda area on the mainland side.
Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in George Town and is located in Penang’s Little India. 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.
Various activities at the Chinese New Year festival and celebration in George Town.
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.