Kuan Yin Temple

June 17, 2014, 1:33 am

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The Kuan Yin Temple is the oldest temple in Penang. It was built in 1728 by early Chinese settlers of the Hokkien and Cantonese communities and completed in 1800.

The temple was originally named Kong Hock Keong. It was once used not only for religious but also for social functions within the Chinese community.

Kuan Yin Temple dedicated to Ma Chor Poh, the patron saint of seafarers at the beginning. Then honours Kuan Yin, the God of Mercy from 1820.

Add: Jalan Masjid Kapitan keling, 10200 Georgetown, Penang

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Restaurant See Kong Ooi

June 17, 2014, 7:25 pm

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Restaurant See Kong Ooi in Transfer Road stands for 78 years of business from 1936.

This restaurant provide traditional home cooked dishes which is simple and delicious. Their famous dishes are Steamed Pork with Salted Fish, Fried Kangkung, Assam Curry, Belacan Chicken etc.

Many people dining here not only for food, is also for memories.

Add: 7 & 9 Transfer Road, 10050 Georgetown, Penang
Tel: 04-2627845
Business Hours：11am-10.30pm （off on Thursday）
www.facebook.com/seekongooi

Town Hall

June 18, 2014, 8:15 pm

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The Town Hall is the oldest Municipal Building on the island. Officiated in 1880 by the late Sir Fredderick Weld.

Town Hall was once the centre of social events, balls, drama performances and art exhibition. Its classic colonial elegance was the backdrop for a scene in the movie, Anna and the King.

Address:
Jalan Padang Kota Lama, George Town, Penang.

Clan Jetties

June 25, 2014, 7:46 am

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Clan jetty is a rows and rows of houses built on stilts out on the sea in the 19th century by Chinese immigrants. There are six Clans, where there were eight before 2005. The Peng Aun and Koay jetty were already demolished to make a way for a housing project.

Crossing Pengkalan Weld, the 1st Clan jetty is Lim Jetty, continue with Chew Jetty, Tan Jetty, Lee Jetty, Mixed Jetty and Yeoh Jetty. The most famous clan jetty is Chew Jetty, there have homestay, Souvenir shop, food stall etc.

Tan Jetty is a longest jetties, it is also a best place to shoot Komtar. Lee Jetty is most beautiful. Two rows of houses have a consistent architectural.

Fried Sago

June 26, 2014, 7:43 am

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Fried sago is a very special food, Penang Cecil Street Market is the only place selling this food.

　
A plate of sago fried with bean sprouts, dried shrimps and chili paste, so the taste a little bit spicy but very delicious. A small plate of fried sago only RM2, medium size is RM2.50 and large plate is RM3.00.

Penang Cecil Street Market
Add: Lebuh Cecil , Georgetown. 10300 Penang
Operation Hours: Start from noon time

New Reception

June 30, 2014, 6:26 am

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New reception @ 1926 Heritage Hotel

Our reception relocated to the inner side of hotel, near to the car park, in order for our lovely Guest to check in and check out easily.

We are looking forward to serve you.

Add: 1926 Heritage Hotel , 227 Jalan Burmah , 10050 Penang
Tel: 604-227 1926
Web: www.1926heritagehotel.com.my
Email: info@1926heritagehotel.com.my

Heritage Celebration Programme- part 1

July 1, 2014, 6:02 am

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Celebrate George Town’s living legacies with the community in the city’s street with craft workshop, heritage food, walking trails, talks , film screenings and open houses!

Spirit Flowers and Masks of the Ma’ Betise
by Dato’ Dr Wazir Jahan Karim

Date: 6 July 2014, Sunday
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Function Room, Armenian Street Heritage Hotel, Lebuh Carnarvon

The Traditional Malay Pottery and Ironsmith Industries of Penang
by Salwa Ayob

Date: 6 July 2014, Sunday
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Function Room, Armenian Street Heritage Hotel, Lebuh Carnarvon

Nyonya Pastime Crafts
by Lillian Tong

Date: 6 July 2014, Sunday
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Function Room, Armenian Street Heritage Hotel, Lebuh Carnarvon

More info: http://heritagecelebrations.info/programme/public-talk-on-traditional-craftstapestry-of-culture-craft/the-traditional-malay-pottery-and-ironsmith-industries-of-penang/ — in George Town.

Heritage Celebration Programme- part 2

July 2, 2014, 6:24 am

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6 July 2014 ( Sunday)

Handcrafted Heritage – Traditional Craft-making workshop

Keeping George Town’s traditional crafts alive, master craftsmen and their new young apprentices, as well as visiting Thai artisans, will mount pop-up workshop in the city’s historic centre. A rare chance to learn from these skills artisans, you can stop by a workshop and make your own handicraft on the spot.

2:00pm-6:00pm Start-lantern Making
制作星型灯笼工作坊—Masjid Kapitan Keling

5:00pm-9:00pm

1. Dough Figurine Making 捏面人: Lebuh Ah Quee
2. Flower Garland Making 制作花圈 : Lebuh Chulia
3. Ketupat Weaving 编织马来粽囊: Lebuh Cannon
4. Kite making 制作风筝: Basketball Court ( Lebuh Acheh Penang Youth Centre)
5. Kolam Decorating ， Kolam 创作 : Lebuh Chulia
6. Nyonya Manik Beading 娘惹珠绣: Jalan masjid Kapitan Keling
7. Pandan Rose Weaving制作班兰叶玫瑰花: Lebuh Ah Quee & Lebuh Chulia
8. Phetchaburi Crafts from Thai 泰国碧武里手工艺 : Khoo Kongsi, Medan Cannon
9. Rattan Weaving 编藤 : Lebuh Chulia
10. Thoranam Weaving 编织Thoranam : Lebuh Chulia
11. Wayang Kulit Engraving 雕刻皮影偶 : Lebuh Armenian Park
12. Wood Carving 木雕：Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling

www.heritagecelebration.info
www.facebook.com/GeorgeTownCelebration

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Heritage Celebration Programme- part 3

July 3, 2014, 6:04 am

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Our Heritage- Community-led Programmes
6 July 2014 ( Sunday)

George Town is living testimony to the multicultural heritage and traditional of Asia, and this is expressed in the great variety of religions building of different faiths, ethnic quarters, the many languages, worship and religious festivals, dances, costumes, art and music, food , and daily life of the different communities that live and work in George Town. Share in this living heritage and local pride as showcased by the city’s communities themselves.

1. 2:00pm-6:00pm — Masjid Kapitan Keling Ramadan Open House　

2. 11:00am-7:00pm – Pameran IQRA: Seni Kaligrafi Islam ：Lebuh Acheh

3. 3:00pm-6.30pm—Indian Muslim Cultural Arts & Food：Lebuh Queen

4. 4:00pm-10:00pm—Membangun Bersama Mengekalkan Warisan：Badan Warisan Masjid Melayu, Lebuh Acheh

5. 4:00pm-10:00pm—An Evening Of Teochew Heritage Treasures: Lebuh Chulia

6. 7:00pm-10:00pm—Indian Craft & Food: Little India, Lebuh Penang

www.heritagecelebration.info
www.facebook.com/GeorgeTownCelebration

Heritage Celebration Programme- part 4

July 4, 2014, 6:53 am

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Heritage Celebration

Delicious Penang Delights

Date：6 July 2014 ( Sunday)
Venue: Lorong Soo Hong ，Lebuh Armenian
Time：5:00pm-9:00pm

Sovour and feast on a wide array of local delicacies! Thai Laksa, Sago Meatballs and Tam Thim Krob; Punjabi Chpatti with special tea; Burmese Laksa and Curry Noddles; timeless Roti Benggali; and Penang favourites such as Nutmeg Juice, Nyonya kuih, Bak Chang and more!

Heritage Celebration Programme- part 5

July 4, 2014, 7:01 am

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“My Island Best Kept Secret”

Discover Penang ‘s hidden heritage , arts and culture from 12 short films, shortlisted from 100 submissions to the theme” My Island’s Best Kept Secret” for the KAKI LIMA Short Film Competition( KLSFC) 2014.

Date: 6 July 2014
Venue: Poh Hock Seah Temple, Lebuh Armenian

6:30pm University and collage Students Category　
7:45pm Open Category

Heritage Celebration Programme- part 6

July 4, 2014, 7:14 am

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Heritage Celebration

OPEN HEART, OPEN HOUSE

Date: 7 July 2014, Monday
Free admission. 15 minutes guided tour.

Time: 9:00am -1:00pm | 8:00pm-9:00pm at various sites around George Town.

Experience age-old traditions, rituals and ceremonies at open houses hosted in George Town’s grand old buildings. Locals open their doors and hearts and, in true Penang style, everyone is welcome!

1. 9:00am-10:00am : Tow Boh Keong Temple– Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze

2. 9:30am-10.30am： Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh–Lebuh Acheh

3. 10:00am-11:00am : Masjid Kapitan Keling :–Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling

4. 10:15am-11:15am : Penang Teochew Association — Lebuh Chulia

5. 10:30am-11.30am: Arulmigu Sri Mahamariaman Temple — Lebuh Queen

6. 11:00am-12:00pm : St. George’s Church –Lebuh Farquhar

7. 11:45am-12:45pm : Church of the Assumption –Lebuh Farquhar

8. 12:00pm-1:00pm : Carpenter’s Guild — Lorong Love

9. 12:00pm-1:00pm: Penang Hainam Association– Lebuh Muntri

10. 8:00pm-9:00pm : Meng Eng Soo–Jalan Pintal Tali

www.heritagecelebration.info
www.facebook.com/GeorgeTownCelebration

Heritage Celebration Programme- part 7

July 6, 2014, 7:25 pm

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Heritage Celebration
Public Talk On Traditional Craft

1. Looking forward to the Past: Documenting & Repurposing Craft of Malaysia’s Indigenous Minorities

By Reita Faida Rahim
Date : 7 /7/ 2014
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Venue: MPPP Town Hall, Jalan Padang Kota Lama
Language: English

2. The Dragon on Heritage Building
By Tan Yeow Wooi

Date : 7 /7/ 2014
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Venue: MPPP Town Hall, Jalan Padang Kota Lama
Language: Chinese

www.heritagecelebration.info
www.facebook.com/GeorgeTownCelebration

Ramadan Bazaar at Jalan Tanjung Tokong

July 8, 2014, 6:55 am

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During the Muslim Fasting Month, there are many evening Ramadan Bazaar around Penang.

The Ramadan Bazaar @ Jalan Tanjung Tokong have varieties of food like Nasi Tomoto, Nasi Ayam, Roti jala, Murtabak, Mee Soup, grill fish, fried chicken,Satay, Malay traditional kuih etc.

The Bazaar normally open around 4.30pm till evening. Why not visit it and get some delicious food.

Teochew Puppet and Opera House

July 10, 2014, 7:28 am

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Malaysia first Teowchew puppet and opera house located in Armenian Street. It is a Teowchew opera, puppet show museum and performance space. It has a wide collection of Teowchew puppet, full dress costumes, musical instruments and an opera stage for scheduled live performance.

The Owner Ling Goh learnt her art of opera and puppetry from her mother, who has performed in puppet show for many years. And her grandmother was a famous Teowchew opera performer in old time. Most of the collections in this house are belong to this family.

Add: 122 Armenian Street, 10200 George Town.
Tel: 04-2620377
Time：10am-6pm, Close on Monday

https://www.facebook.com/TeochewPuppetAndOpera

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Fort Cornwallis

July 10, 2014, 7:46 am

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Fort Cornwallis is a historical landmarks and one of the oldest structures in Penang. Fort Cornwallis built in 1786 when Captain Francis Light first landed on Penang Island.

Fort Cornwallis built for defence purpose. It was originally built with palm trunk stockade and then was preplaced with brickwork structure in 1804. In 1977, the fort was gazetted as an Ancient Monument and Historic site.

Inside the fort, you can see some of the original structures including a chapel, prison cells, a munitions storage area, a harbour light and several old bronze canons. You can also see open air amphitheatre, souvenir shop, historical exhibitions, art galleries etc.

Open Hour: 9am-6.30pm daily
Address: Padang Kota Lama, 10200 Penang

Penang authentic Hokkien dishes

July 15, 2014, 2:50 am

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A food stall at Sin Chew coffee shop which located at Katz Street serves authentic Hokkien dishes. The owner running their business for many years, most of their customers are local people who became their friends.

The owner started to prepare food from 3 am. All the food looks simple but taste good, especially their yam rice and “Bak Kee” soup.

Besides that, they also provide egg and cabbage soup, stew pork with black soya sauce, fried Tofu, Loh Bak, shrimp fritters etc.

Sin Chew Coffee Shop
Add: 41 Lebuh Katz, 10300 Penang
Business hour: 4.30am-3pm

Spring Rolls Skin

July 17, 2014, 6:41 am

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Wei Ye Sheng Enterprise is a spring rolls manufacturer started from 1950s, now its turn into third generation.

The spring rolls skin made by hand, it is very thin and strong enough not to tear which the machine could not compare.

Ong Gim Thiam and his son making spring rolls skin every morning, they have two hot plate, they stand in front of hot plate, hand with the soft, pliable dough ,with a quick twist, they spreads a paper-thin layer onto the hotplate to create the familiar flat, round pancake. Then scooped up immediately, and a piece of spring roll skin is ready.

Spring Rolls Manufacturer, Wei Ye Sheng Enterprise,
Add: 84 Lebuh Tye Sin, George Town, Penang
Tel: 0 4-261 5609

Discover Penang Island

July 22, 2014, 6:40 am

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Discover Penang Island, Stay at 1926 Heritage Hotel

Thanks Hong Yan Yee ” Perhaps you’re still unaware”

Penang State Mosque

July 29, 2014, 6:46 am

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The Penang State Mosque or Masjid Negeri Pulau Pinang is the biggest mosque in Penang. It is located at the junction of Jalan Air Itam and Jalan Masjid Negeri.

The mosque was completed in 1980 and occupies a 4.5 hectare of land. This beautiful mosque can accommodate 5,000 worshipers at one time. It is most crowded on Friday when Muslim obligatory Friday prayers.