Deriving its name from the Betel Nut palm tree (locally known as Pinang tree), Penang was once famous for the trees and its local name is ‘Pulau Pinang’, meaning the ‘Island of Betel Nuts’.
The Hungry Ghost Festival (Seventh Lunar Month)
Annually during the 7th lunar month of the Chinese calendar (also known as the The Hungry Ghost Festival), the giant effigy of the King of Hades/Hell (or Tai Su Yeah) will be put on display at Bukit Mertajam town for devotees to offer prayers to. On the 15th day of the month (which happens to be today), the effigy will be transported to the street and then burned to mark the end of the festival.
Armenian Street Ghaut: The Faded Cat Mural
The fading large mural of ‘Skippy the Cat’ art mural at Armenian Street Ghaut, George Town.
George Town Street View: Armenian Street Ghaut
Armenian Street Ghaut is an extension area of the popular Armenian Street (seen in the far background with lanterns hanging along the street). Several street art murals can also be found along this street, notably Skippy the Giant Cat mural.
Penang Street Art (Armenian Street Art Alley)
Various street art murals lining up the wall along a small back alley at Armenian Street, George Town. Most of these wall arts have been commissioned by the local shops there to attract tourists who visit the popular street.
Armenian Street Art Alley
A recent addition to the ever popular Armenian Street, this small alley located among the heritage buildings in the area has been decorated with several street art murals.
Armenian Street Vendors
A walk through Armenian Street, the most popular heritage street in George Town. Vendors selling various handicrafts and tourist gifts along the street.
George Town Street View: A Heritage Town Hall
The facade of the old heritage town hall in George Town, Penang.
George Town Street View: A Flagged Walkway
Penang Street Art (Monkey Sees)
A large art mural of a monkey painted on the wall beside the Gudang Cafe in Armenian Street Ghaut, George Town.