Penang Street Art (George Town Attractions Murals)

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Part of the series of various murals painted on the wall along Magazine Road Ghaut. These murals showcase an overview of the popular destinations and things to do in Penang.

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Penang Street Art (The Chinese Bard)

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This art mural depicts a local Chinese bard named Tan Tong Tong who was famous as a Yue Qin (a traditional Chinese lute) musician during the 1950s to 1960s. He had a local radio program back then which was broadcasting his recordings before it got cancelled.

This rather secluded mural can be found along a small alley between Bishop Street and Light Street which also connects King Street and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (Pitt Street).
It is right at the back of the Delta (office furniture shop) building. For its precise location, please click HERE.

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Penang Street Art (Wish Granted)

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There used to be a large painting of a Tapir with the caption “Guess I’m Next To Be Erased” on the wall before it is being ‘erased’ by the Panda.
This wall painting can be found on the side wall of a blue building facing an open car park located along Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (opposite 1st Avenue shopping mall). It is not clear who painted the mural.

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Penang Street Art (P. Ramlee, a Local Legend)

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P. Ramlee was a Malaysian entertainment legend popularly known for his contribution in the country’s movie and music industry. He was a movie actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. Till now, he is still considered as the icon of Malay entertainment in Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra.

P. Ramlee was born on 22 March 1929 in Penang and was educated in Penang Free School. During his times as both a prolific actor and singer, he had starred in more than 50 movies and made more than 300 songs. He passed away on 29 May 1973 due to a heart attack and was subsequently honored with titles as well as a number of streets in the country named after him (including Jalan P. Ramlee in Penang).

This large portraiture mural of P. Ramlee is located at Batu Uban, Gelugor, Penang and is part of the The Silent Figures Project by Lebuh Acheh Interpretation Center, Penang.
For more info on the project, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LebuhAcheh.

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