Penang, Malaysia, Jun 2009
Visited Penang, Malaysia to attend "Digital Review of Asia Pacific 2009-2010 Launch" by http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/8453627_vUKCn/ and "IDRC's PAN ALL 2009 Conference" http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/8494850_4KL9h/
Penang (pronounced /pəˈnæŋ/; (Malay: Pulau Pinang)) is a state in Malaysia which is located on the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis and yet is the eighth most populous. The name "Penang" comes from the modern Malay name Pulau Pinang, which means island of the betel nut tree (Areca catechu), family Palmae. All these names can refer either to the island of Penang, the state of Penang or sometimes the state capital, George Town.
Penang is often known as "The Pearl of the Orient" and "Pulau Pinang Pulau Mutiara" (Penang Island of Pearls).
The best way to capture Penang’s mixed heritage is to stroll around town. The aged buildings are noted for their faded colours and crumbling walls. Old houses have columns or multi-coloured Peranakan tiles. The Aceh Mosque is the oldest house of worship in the city. The smell of incense drifts in the air amidst gold settings of Burmese, Thai and Chinese temples. The Khoo Kongsi is a traditional form of Chinese art with its delicately carved wooden panels. Other long-time occupants include elderly Chinese shopkeepers, colourful Indian food stalls and trishaws with their drivers.
For more pictures of Penang, also see: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/4661558_7zLMJ/
Read MorePenang (pronounced /pəˈnæŋ/; (Malay: Pulau Pinang)) is a state in Malaysia which is located on the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis and yet is the eighth most populous. The name "Penang" comes from the modern Malay name Pulau Pinang, which means island of the betel nut tree (Areca catechu), family Palmae. All these names can refer either to the island of Penang, the state of Penang or sometimes the state capital, George Town.
Penang is often known as "The Pearl of the Orient" and "Pulau Pinang Pulau Mutiara" (Penang Island of Pearls).
The best way to capture Penang’s mixed heritage is to stroll around town. The aged buildings are noted for their faded colours and crumbling walls. Old houses have columns or multi-coloured Peranakan tiles. The Aceh Mosque is the oldest house of worship in the city. The smell of incense drifts in the air amidst gold settings of Burmese, Thai and Chinese temples. The Khoo Kongsi is a traditional form of Chinese art with its delicately carved wooden panels. Other long-time occupants include elderly Chinese shopkeepers, colourful Indian food stalls and trishaws with their drivers.
For more pictures of Penang, also see: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/4661558_7zLMJ/