George Town Street View: ROPE WALK (Jalan Pintal Tali)

Rope Walk

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.

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Penang Street Art (The Lucky Cat Mural)

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Yet another cat mural located further down the road from the Giant Cat and Giant Rat murals along Armenian street. This cat mural is part of the 101 Lost Kittens project by by a local artist, created in conjunction with the George Town Festival 2013.

Penang Street Art (The Giant Rat)

Giant Rat Mural

Some time after the Giant Cat mural was completed, an anonymous artist painted a giant rat at the other side of the wall. The rat can be seen hiding from the cat at the corner of the building as shown in the picture below.

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For the art’s location, please click HERE for the map.

The Theater of Ships

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As part of the George Town Festival 2013, the Theater of Ships, is an art installation by Indonesian artist Joko Dwi Avianto and can be found at the Town Hall and City Hall area. This bamboo art work will remain there for public viewing during the festival’s month long duration.