Street Stories: Lebuh Acheh
April 13, 2022
Official name: Lebuh AchehEnglish name: Acheen StreetHokkien name: 拍石街 Phah-tsio̍h-ke, 懸樓仔 Kuâinn-lâu-á Story of the Street Lebuh Acheh is almost as old as the George
Street Stories: Lorong Abu Siti
April 13, 2022
Lorong Abu Siti was named after Abu Siti, the late 19th century leader of Bangsawan, a Muslim street opera, because his house used to be there. The name “Bangsawan”, which means “nobility” is believed to have been given by Tunku Kudin.
Street Stories: Transfer Road
July 29, 2020
Transfer Road or Jalan Transfer is one of the major roads in George Town. It was named as “Transfer Road” in order to commemorate the transfer of Straits Settlements from the Government of British India to the administration of the Colonial Office in London in 1867. What are the significant buildings along the street? What to eat there?
6 Pet Cafes To Visit In Penang If You’re a Furry Lover
July 8, 2020
If you’re an animal lover, coffee addict, or both, then we are on the same page. Here are 6 pet cafes in Penang which allow both you and your furry kid to chill at the same time. Save this article if you would like to hang out with some four-legged companions while enjoying a cup of good coffee.
Exploring the Heritage Shophouse Architecture of George Town
June 11, 2020
George Town has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. It was based on the Outstanding Universal Values (OUV) of cultural diversity embodied and embedded in living heritage and built heritage. Therefore, George Town World Heritage Site (GTWHS) consists of many building types, such as government offices, sacred and religious sites and shopshoues. Today, let us walk down the cultural heritage journey to explore the main shophouse styles in George Town.
Parks and Nature Attractions in Penang
June 9, 2020
Penang is well-known for its street food, fascinating heritage buildings and street arts. Meanwhile, it is also a highly-developed state. However, there are also many options of escape into nature. Penang’s rainforests and beaches are some of the popular and favourite destinations among the people. Today, let’s find out some of the must-visit parks and nature attractions in Penang!
George Town City’s Top 10 Instagram Photos of May 2020
June 4, 2020
We would like to appreciate and thanks to all our contributors of photos on Instagram. These Instagrammers have captured beautiful parts of Penang in many different ways. With these, every month, we will feature our Top 10 picks for our content. Although we only pick 10 of them, we still love every single one of the photos in the Instagram.
Beautiful Historical Architecture Buildings in Penang
May 28, 2020
George Town, Penang has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2008. George Town is recognized as having a “unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia”. Besides, George Town contains one of the largest collections of pre-war buildings in Southeast Asia. Today, we’re going to share with you, some of the beautiful architecture buildings in Penang.
Top 10 George Town City’s Instagram Photos of April 2020
May 12, 2020
Every month, we will curate the top 10 most popular photos from George Town City’s Instagram feeds in terms of reach and engagement.
This is the top 10 ones for April 2020.
Penang Street Names in Hokkien: A Window Into Local History and Heritage
May 3, 2020
As Penang is a place famous for its unique hokkien language, and spoken not only by the Chinese, but also Penangites from other ethnic backgrounds, many of the streets have Hokkien names to it. Suprisingly, the Hokkien street names have little relation to the colonial names, but is related to the historical background of the exact location instead.
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