The historical and iconic Standard Chartered Bank in Beach Street, George town.
Tag: Heritage
Macallum Street Ghaut: Nine Emperor Gods’ Temple
The Nine Emperor Gods’ Temple at Macallum Street Ghaut, George Town.
Primarily observed by the local Chinese, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a 9-days Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. This year’s celebration started last week and today is the last day. During this 9-days period, devotees will be observing a strict vegetarian diet. It was said that it usually rains on the last day of this festival.
George Town Heritage City View
Views from the Top, Komtar – George Town with its various sizes and shapes of heritage buildings.
George Town Street View: Prangin Road (Old Canal Area)
Prangin Road originated from the old Prangin Canal in the old days was a popular water route in George Town for transportation of local goods to and from the ‘Sia Boey’ marketplace which located at the old canal area. Part of the old canal can still be seen in the picture above (the abandoned greenery area).
Weld Quay: The Clan Jetties from the Top
View of the Clan Jetties from the TOP, Komtar.
Weld Quay: Clan Jetty Houses (III)
The clan jetty’s houses on stilts at Weld Quay, George Town.
George Town Street View: Through the Alleyway
George Town Street View: Lorong Susu
Lorong Susu or translated as ‘Milk Lane’ is a small street in George Town that is linked to Macalister Road and Irving Road.
Keng Kwee Street View: Heritage Townhouses
Facades of the pre-war townhouses at Keng Kwee Street, George Town.
Penang Street Art (Horses in the House)
A recently painted mural at a wall of a heritage townhouse beside St Giles Wembley Hotel at Magazine Road, George Tiwn.