Penang Thaipusam: Scenes from the Festival
Scenes from the Penang Thaipusam festival. During the festival, the breaking of the coconuts is a ritual practiced by Hindus as an act of cleansing and also to symbolize the…
Hai Dong Ma Temple @ Bukit Mertajam
Located on the outskirt area of Bukit Mertajam, which is called Machang Bubok, Hai Dong Ma Temple is a Taoist temple dedicated for the worship of Chinese deity Thean Hou…
Penang Street Art (The Ancient Guardian)
A mural painted on the side wall of a townhouse at Lorong Toh Aka (Toh Aka Lane) in George Town. This art mural depicting a Chinese mythical figure is part…
6th Malaysia Tua Pek Kong Festival
On the last weekend, September 13 to 15, George Town hosted the 6th Malaysia Tua Pek Kong festival which was organized by the Poh Hock Seah temple community. There was…
King Street: Cantonese Tua Pek Kong Temple
The Cantonese Tua Pek Kong Temple located along King Street of George Town's Heritage Zone is an old Taoist temple was built by the local Chinese communities during 18th century.…
Penang Isle: Nine Emperor Gods’ Temple
These few days mark the period of the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Penang. Widely observed by Chinese people in Penang during a period of nine days, those who are…
Penang Isle: Batu Maung Fishing Village and Admiral Cheng Ho Temple
A fishing village at Batu Maung, Penang. The temple to the legendary Admiral Cheng Ho is also located at the shore, overlooking the village. Admiral Cheng Ho is commonly known…
Penang Isle: A Chinese Procession
The 'Tua Pek Kong" grand float procession was held by the management of Poh Hock Seah in 2010, the last of such event was held back in 1998. The procession…