The George hotel, located at Penang Road, in the heart of George Town itself.
The Prestige hotel, located at Church Street Ghaut, George Town
George Town Street View: Heritage Hotels
George Town Street View: Komtar Tower
Komtar Tower, tallest building in George Town. This iconic landmark of Penang was completed in 1988.
Penang Street Art (The Tailor)
A man at work with a sewing machine.
A mural created by artist Vincent Phang at a small alley beside Penang Bazaar, which is also an art tribute to 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐳𝐢𝐳, a local old tailor at the said bazaar.
The alley floor itself is also painted with colorful patterns which makes it an instagrammable place.
Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HXyazmvN8YwMrKA19
Penang Street Art (Text ARTs)
Various text arts scattered around George Town, where words transform into a fusion of typography and visual expression that transcends the boundaries of language.
These art works are created by local artist Trina Teoh; https://www.instagram.com/trinateoh. Her other works in Penang can be found HERE.
2023 Hari Raya Decorations in Penang Shopping Malls
Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Eid al-Fitr, is one of the most celebrated Muslim festivals in Malaysia, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a time for family, feasting, and forgiveness. In Penang, shopping malls play a significant role in bringing people together during the festive season. These malls go above and beyond to transform their premises into a spectacle of light and color to welcome visitors from all walks of life.
One of the most famous shopping malls in Penang is Queensbay Mall, which never fails to impress visitors with its stunning decor. This year’s Hari Raya theme appears to infuse grand and elaborate decorations, which feature a stunning golden color scheme.
Other malls'(Gurney Plaza and Sunway Carnival) decorations can be seen below too:
Decor from previous year: https://travel2penang.org/2022/04/27/hari-raya-decorations-in-penang-shopping-malls/
Penang Street Art (A Thaipusam Art Mural)
A large art mural painted on the side wall of a building along Chulia Street in George Town. The mural depicts a scene of Hindu tradition, which is a celebration of Thaipusam. It is also located not far from Penang’s Little India area.
Thaipusam Festival: Sri Mahamariamman Temple
The Sri Mahamariamman Temple on the Thaipusam evening. The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in George Town and is located in Penang’s Little India along Queen Street.
Thaipusam Festival
During the Thaipusam festival, the breaking of the coconuts is a ritual practiced by Hindus as an act of cleansing and also to symbolize the renounce of one’s ego at the feet of the presiding deity Lord Muruga (usually carried on a chariot). The most notable or intriguing scene from this festival is the kavadi-bearers, devotees who usually had their bodies pierced while undergoing a pilgrimage during the festival.
Penang Weld Quay: Scenes from Jade Emperor’s Birthday Celebration
The celebration for the birthday of the Jade Emperor falls on the 9th lunar day of Chinese New Year and is celebrated mainly by the Chinese Hokkien community in Penang, which is also commonly referred to as the “Hokkien New Year”.
Two popular areas in Penang where this day is celebrated are the Jade Emperor Pavilion temple at Ayer Itam and the Clan Jetties area (such as the pictures below) at Weld Quay, George Town.
Penang Street View: A Temple of Lanterns
The old Kuan Yin Temple lighted up at night with lanterns during Chinese New Year. Located at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, it is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang.