Jalan Pintal Tali or also known as Rope Walk is one of the old streets in George Town. It was said that the street used to house traditional rope makers back when rope was commonly used for ships and bullock carts (hence, the name of the street). Presently, several few hardware and junk shops have set up shops along the street.
The street can be accessed via Campbell Street and there is also a steel rod wall sculpture located at this street.
Found in an alley between two buildings along the famous Armenian Street, this mural is part of the 101 Lost Kittens project to create awareness on stray animals.
For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.
The Kapitan Keling Mosque is built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
A steel rod sculpture showing caricature of a Chingay Procession, a traditional local Chinese street art performance held annually here. This sculpture can be found at Prangin Road Ghaut.
From the Chingay website;
Chingay originated from China, and the Penang Chinese first performed Chingay in 1919 during deity processions. It is a street art where the performer balances a giant flag that ranges from 25 ft to 32 ft in height and about 60 pounds in weight.
Over the years, the local Chinese has been improvising the Chingay performance. From a basic giant flag balancing by a solo performer, Chingay has developed to a team performance that consists of more than 15 persons in a troupe. Today, Chingay is not only performed by the Chinese, but the art has successfully attracted the Malays and Indians. It has become a very unique multiracial performance.
This steel rod sculpture can be found at Che Em Lane, a narrow lane off Beach Street. According to the steel caricature, Che Em Lane was once known as “Chicken Alley” as it was mostly used by poulterers in the olden days.
The Che Em Lane is one of the narrowest lanes in George Town, Penang.
