Penang in Monochrome: Suffolk House
George Town Street View: The Abandoned Heritage
George Town Street View: A Closed Temple
Penang Isle: Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in George Town and is located in Penang’s Little India. The historical temple was built in 1833 and is also known as Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
On a side note, Thaipusam festival was also held on 8 January this year in Penang.
Penang Chinese New Year Festival: Scenes from the Fest
Various activities at the Chinese New Year festival and celebration in George Town.
Penang Chinese New Year Festival: The Blue Lion
Lion dance performance during the Chinese New Year celebration at George Town. Lion dance in Penang was found to have started during the 1930s, whereby it was a tradition brought over by immigrants from southern China back then. Hence, the common lion dance here is the southern lion dance style. Usually performed during Chinese New Year or any major Chinese event, the lion dance is believed to bring luck and fortune.
George Town Street View: Campbell Street Market at Night
One of the two oldest markets in George Town, Campbell Street Market was built in the early 1900s, and it featured unique colonial architecture design.
George Town Street View: Night Street Lanterns
Penang Perspective: The Night Trishaw
A trishaw resting by the roadside at night in one of the streets of George Town. The trishaws were a popular local mode of transportation back in the old days. Now trishaws usually serves tourists looking for an unique experience in exploring George Town.
George Town Street View: Carnarvon Street
Morning walk along Carnarvon Street in George Town. This is the other end side of Carnarvon Street which links to Chulia Street.