San Huah Tang Temple, Burmah Road.
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Penang Isle: Lim Kongsi
The entrance gateway of the Lim Kongsi (Lim Clan Association), a Hokkien association located at Ah Quee Street, George Town.
The full name of Lim Kongsi is Kew Leong Tong Lim Kongsi. Kew Leong Tong (or ‘Hall of Nine Dragons’) is the primary association of Lim clan here. It was said that the name ‘Kew Leong Tong’ was to serve as a memorial to the sons of a certain Lim clan who were promoted as the chief magistrates during the Tang Dynasty in China.
The Hungry Ghost Festival
The 8.3 meters tall effigy of the King of Hades (or Tai Su Yeah) where devotees offered prayers to, during the 7th lunar month of the Chinese calendar in conjunction with The Hungry Ghost month.
This giant effigy was placed under a shelter beside a temple at Market Street of Bukit Mertajam old town, for 15 days until the annual Bukit Mertajam Phor Thor (Hungry Ghost Festival) celebration. The effigy will then be moved out to the street and burned on the festival day.
According to the Taoist belief, when the gates of hell open in the 7th lunar month, spirits would be freed to the living world while being watched by Tai Su Yeah. The Hungry Ghost Festival this year started from August 14 until September 12.
Penang Chinese Girls’ High School
One of the biggest and top Chinese schools in Malaysia, Penang Chinese Girls’ High School is located at Gottlieb Road and was founded by members of the Penang Hokkien Chinese community in 1920. The prominent school is usually referred locally here as “Bin Hua”.
George Town Street View: A Glimpse of Heritage
Penang Street Food: Sky Hotel (Wai Kee Char Siew)
Located within the green colored Sky Hotel building at Chulia Street, George Town, the old Wai Kee food stall is popular locally with its ‘char siew’ or barbeque pork. It usually starts its business at around 11am and by 2pm, the food will be sold out. Besides ‘char siew’, it also serves roasted pork, steamed chicken and roasted duck.
Chew Jetty Boardwalk
One of the unique attractions in Penang is the clan jetties located along the coastal area of Weld Quay, George Town. One such jetty is the larger and more popular Chew Clan Jetty, or commonly known as just Chew Jetty, which features wooden houses built on stilts.
George Town Street View: The Red Lantern
Penang CNY: The Pagoda of Lights
The pagoda at the Kek Lok Si temple complex lit up with lanterns during the Chinese New Year nights.
Penang CNY: The Kuan Yin Statue
Decoration and Lighting at the Kuan Yin Statue in Kek Lok Si during the nights.