An Islander's Perspective of Penang
Butterworth Bagan Art Alley Walk.
As part of the effort to rejuvenate the old Bagan town in Butterworth, this area is being developed as Butterworth’s very own art space. This ‘outdoor art gallery’ hosts various art works or murals from local artists and is organized by Zart Inventive.
Google Map Location to the street art area: https://goo.gl/maps/r89hFHGByfJ2
During the nights of Covid-19 pandemic, the lights of the Komtar Tower are turned on to reflect the “color” of the pandemic affecting the state.
The Acheen Street or Acheh Street (Lebuh Acheh), is a street in George Town named for the old Acehnese community who used to live there.
An alley beside the old Central Fire Station at Beach Street, decorated and lighted with lanterns and colourful pinwheel. It is part of the Penang alleys beautification project.
The old fire station at Beach Street is the earliest fire station in Penang that has served the local community since 1909.
Floating colorful umbrellas and stars decorating the Armenian Street Art Alley at nights.
A traditional lion dance performance being held at an ancient stage at the old Khoo Kongsi compound in 2019.
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.
