An Islander's Perspective of Penang
A tall giant statue of the Buddha within the hall of Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is located just opposite the Wat Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Thai Temple, and is also one of the popular sites to visit in George Town. Various statues of buddha and mythical creatures of the Burmese beliefs can be found in the temple’s garden. The temple was built in 1803 and in 2011, the Golden Pagoda Bell Tower was also completed within the temple grounds.
The Penang George Town Festival that ended recently is a month-long celebration of arts and cultural performance which is held annually (normally during mid-year, July to August period). Every year, the event attracts thousands of visitors and many art performers from around the world, quickly becoming one of Asia’s must see events. The George Town Festival was launched in 2010 as a recognition of George Town’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This large multi-purpose auditorium in George Town (at Light Street, near the Esplanade area) was built in the early 1970s and currently serves as a venue for live performances and events.
An old Chinese medical hall at Campbell Street in George Town.
