Graffiti and street art murals found at the walls along an alley at Lumut Lane, George Town. The old mural featuring the Praying Indian Lady can be found here too.
Lumut Lane’s Art Alley
Tag: Heritage
Penang Street Art (Mural by Dotmasters)
A recent mural created by Dotmasters found at Love Lane in George Town.
George Town Street View: Union Street
A stroll along Union Street on a somewhat quiet Sunday.
Union Street (or Lebuh Union) is a rear road of the old Central Police Station of George Town in Beach Street. The street was reportedly named to commemorate the Act of Union (1800) which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801. The main Penang Maybank branch is located along this street.
Penang Perspective: The Esplanade Cenotaph
The Cenotaph located at the Esplanade is a historical and heritage war memorial erected by the British empire. The cenotaph was unveiled by the Prince of Wales on 31 March 1922, at the Esplanade seafront to remember the losses during World War I battles.
The Penang Veterans Association also built another small monument besides the cenotaph to remember those killed in World War II, Siam-Burma Death Railway, Malayan Emergency, Indonesian Confrontation and the Reinsurgency period.
George Town Street View: Heritage Hotels
The George hotel, located at Penang Road, in the heart of George Town itself.
The Prestige hotel, located at Church Street Ghaut, George Town
Penang Street Art (Text ARTs)
Various text arts scattered around George Town, where words transform into a fusion of typography and visual expression that transcends the boundaries of language.
These art works are created by local artist Trina Teoh; https://www.instagram.com/trinateoh. Her other works in Penang can be found HERE.
Penang Street Art (A Thaipusam Art Mural)
A large art mural painted on the side wall of a building along Chulia Street in George Town. The mural depicts a scene of Hindu tradition, which is a celebration of Thaipusam. It is also located not far from Penang’s Little India area.
Penang Street View: A Temple of Lanterns
The old Kuan Yin Temple lighted up at night with lanterns during Chinese New Year. Located at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, it is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang.
Penang Chinese New Year Celebration (Miao Hui)
Preparations underway for Miao Hui, a Chinese New Year Celebration that will be held in George Town on 28th January 2023 from 4pm to 11pm at the heritage area from the Esplanade to the Khoo Kongsi. The celebration includes various cultural performances, food and most of the Penang Chinese clan houses will be open for public visit. It was found that the first Miao Hui event was also held in 1999, which was also the Year of Rabbit.
Penang Buddhist Association
Completed in 1931, the Penang Buddhist Association is located along Anson Road in George Town. The old Straits Eclectic style building is a popular place for Buddhists in Penang to participate in various religious and communal activities.
Apart from Wesak Day, many people also usually visit it on the first day of Chinese New Year for new year prayers.
