An evening at Swatow Lane, George Town.
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Penang Street View: Moey She Temple
The Moey She Temple in Penang Street (or Lebuh Penang), George Town, is a temple for the Moey clan of the Chinese community in Penang. This old and heritage temple was built in early 1900s with Chinese Cantonese-style architectural design.
George Town Street View: Old Colonial Facade
George Town Street View: Old Urban Facade
Penang Street Art (Vhils’s Carved Portrait)
As one of the invitees of the Urban Xchange street art festival 2015, Vhils (or his real name Alexandre Farto) is an accomplished Portuguese artist who is well known for his carved portraits on the walls of urban cities. He had also showcased his work worldwide such as Lisbon, Brazil, Paris and London. This large portrait can be found on the wall of an old two-storey building near the ferry terminal in Bagan Luar, Butterworth, Penang.
Armenian Street: A Rainy Day
The George Town World Heritage Office building at Armenian Street on a raining day.
Love Lane: Cantonese Merchants Association
Penang Street Art (Vespa Mural)
A large art mural painted on the wall of a shop selling Vespa scooters in Irving Road, George Town. This yellow building can be found at the corner of the junction of Irving Road and Naning Street.
Penang Street Art (Bon’s Little Bird Mural)
A wall art mural painted by Muebon (aka Bon) of Thailand during the Different Strokes street art festival. This artwork can be found on the back wall of an old building located along Noordin Street in George Town.
Burmah Road: Loke Thye Kee Building
Loke Thye Kee is an old and historical building that can be easily recognized as it stands at the corner of Burmah Road and Penang Road. Built in the late 1920s to resemble a ship, the building was a popular Chinese restaurant back in the old days until its gradual decline. The building was later renovated and restored in 2012 to its present state. Now, the building houses a few cafes and eateries.
