The skyline and skyscrapers at the Northeastern coast of Penang island.
Sights in Penang : North-East Skyline of Penang
Tag: Penang
Sights in Penang : A Coastal View
George Town Street View: Trishaws Resting Under the Nighttime Charm
As night falls, the city’s Kapitan Keling Mosque Street comes alive with the vibrant glow of red lanterns, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune during Chinese New Year.
Traditional trishaws resting after their last passengers left, offering a leisurely tour along the heritage trail during the evening. The classic shophouses, bathed in the lanterns’ warm light, stand as a testament to Penang’s rich history and cultural diversity.
Penang Isle: Bukit Dumbar Park
Penang Bukit Dumbar is a recreational park situated over a man-made hill located in Jelutong area of the island. It serves as a popular place for the locals to exercise, jogging or just to have a stroll during the mornings and evenings. The park is made up of hill slopes with walkway around and at the top of the small hill.
A public badminton court center is also located within the park’s vicinity for those interested to rent a court for playing badminton.
Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DhEztujkscnzZLyh7
The Island and the Mainland
A breathtaking view from Penang Hill showing the eastern side of Penang. One might spot the Bukit Mertajam hill at the distance.
Happy Thaipusam
In conjunction with the Thaipusam Festival, today is a public holiday in Penang. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community annually.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021
Here is wishing everyone a Happy New Year! May 2021 be a better year ahead.
Coast in the Evening
A fishing boat stopping at the shore of the eastern coast of Penang in the evening.
The Other Perspective of Penang
“The journey is my home.”
– Muriel Rukeyser
Penang Street Art (The Paris-Penang Mural)
This 20 meter art mural at Alliance Française de Penang was created by local Malaysian artist Elan Hasyim and it was painted in a way to portray the relation between the two cities, Paris and Penang.
It can be found on the wall of the building of The Alliance Française de Penang (a French learning center), which is located right at the corner of Jalan Phuah Hin Leong, George Town:
