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  • A Walk At Chew Jetty


    #1. The Chew Jetty Kongsi.

    A Walk At Chew Jetty – Few weeks back, I went to the Chew Jetty with dearest, Hueisean. I like the place, I have been there for quite a few times and it just doesn’t feel bored every time I visit it because the little fishing village-like houses give a sense of peacefulness, a sense of calmness, it’s so near to town, yet it’s just relaxing, maybe because its location of by the sea.


    #2. It’s written Chew Jetty in Mandarin – read as Zhou Qiao.

    A Walk At Chew Jetty
    #3. Mini grocery store.


    #4. Lamp post.

    Chew Jetty or also known as Clan Jetty is a famous tourist spot in Penang, in the heart of the George Town Unesco World Heritage Site. Clan Jetty is located at Weld Quay, it consist of 8 jetties which are named after the surnames of the Chinese. Why people like to call Chew Jetty more is because it has the most number of “Chew” family living at there. The jetty is actually the villages of the Chinese immigrant when the first came to Penang in the 18th century.


    #5. Colourful artwork.


    #6. Hair saloon at the Jetty.


    #7. Bokeh!!


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    It’d now become a tourist spot, and also photographer’s favourite spot for photoshooting. Well, it’s not a surprise that there’s still people living at there, and some still goes out fishing by their private boat.


    #10. Net.

    #11. Saw some kids fishing at the jetty.


    #12. So we went to check it out.


    #13.His name is Jason and his fishing string got stuck at the boat and we went to help. HAHA.


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    The weather was pretty good that day, although it was sunny but occasionally sea breeze blew over my face which makes touring the place and taking photos nice.


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    It was a quiet afternoon, there’s not much people around in their home. There’s some other visitors like us too.


    #17.     Peace.

    I feel the place is full of culture. One very cool thing is that different jetties has different house layout. It’s because that different clan from China last time has their very own clan living culture.


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    The Chew Jetty is very happening and crowded during the Thni Kong Festival during Chinese New Year, as well as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. You will not want to miss out this place if you happen to be in Penang, during or not during the two festivals.


    #20. Fisherman


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    #25.

    Although the wind blew once in a while, it’s still feels hot once in a while, just when my perspiration started to break out of my pores, we started leaving Chew Jetty.

  • Kuan Yin Teng – Temple Of The Goddess Of Mercy, Penang

    Kuan Yin Teng – Temple Of The Goddess Of Mercy, Penang

    On a find Tuesday afternoon, I was feeling bored and I went to Pitt Street alone to the famous Kuan Yin Teng (Kuan Yin Temple/Temple Of The Goddess Of Mercy) to walkaround, take some photos and pray a little bit. It was a hot day, yet it’s nice to go there to take photos.

    As you know, this temple is one of the oldest temple in Penang and have been serving the Taoist devotees well over the century. It’s one of the building in the listing of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and people still going there to pray everyday and it’s get crowded during the first and the 15th day of the Lunar calendar.

    The temple houses several God and Goddess of the Toaism. It was constructed in the early 1800s by the Chinese immigrant. My grandma is a frequent visitor of the temple too.

    Outside the temple, there’s many stalls selling praying material like joss sticks and candle and they will be touting you to buy their stuff when you passes by. Actually, it’s all the same, what’s matter is the heart and sincerity of praying.

    There’s actually Chinese opera outside the temple, serving the God and Goddess for a spiritual entertainment show, however the opera show was off during that time.

    As you know, I have some nice feel towards holy places like temple and church because these place give me a sense of peace and quiet. They all features nice artwork and architecture too especially old Chinese temple and old churches in the European countries.

    I heard that there’s plan of revamping the praying experience at the temple which is that no joss stick will be allow to go bring in into the inner hall. Praying will be done outside the temple, just like the Wong Tai Sin temple in Hong Kong. This is to preserve and maintain a clean and holy environment in the temple. Somehow, I don’t know whether it will be implemented or not.

    This is a must visit place in Penang. =)

    Photos taken with Canon EOS 60D and Sigma 8-16mm + Tamron 17-50mm f2.8.

  • Video: Penang Back In 1932 And 1964

    Penang was founded by Sir Francis Light during the late 18th century and it has a history of British colony back then where it was part of the Straits Settlement, together with Malacca and Singapore.

    Penang is really a place full of nice history and past time. Have you ever think back of what Penang was like during the early 20th century? Check out the video of Penang during the early 20th century.

    [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAYItigL6mQ&w=640&h=510]

    [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOTCnFsoPw&w=640&h=510]

  • A Short Walk In Heritage Site, Muntri Street

    Penang gained the UNESCO Heritage status few years back and the local tourism business is blooming. There’s many restoration work going around in the city and there’s still stubborn owner or heritage building doesn’t want to restore and beautify their property. OMG.

    Recently, I passed by Muntri Street and saw some cool cafes and some stylish hostel for tourist and backpackers. Curiousity made me stopped and went to check out the place for a while.

    I didn’t really know that there’s so many restoration and heritage stuff on Muntri Street last time. When talked about Muntri Street, I thought about the Teo Chew Porridge shop and the Chinese Thean Hou Temple, that’s all.

    But now, my perception towards the street change, it is a very old street, a very heritage streets fill with arts, culture and history, so do hostel, cafes and mini accommodation.

    Being a Penangite, I want to appreciate the Penang’s heritage site more and being an interior design student, I have strong feel on heritage architecture, they are really very pretty.

    Penang can be one of the top heritage city in the world like in Europe, fill with nice old building architecture, yet the people in Penang have to take up the responsibilities to preserve and restore the old building.

    Having an organized and clean city is awesome. Investment comes into the state, better facilities and better lifestyle too! I just love my own hometown so much. It’s so pretty and proud to be a Penangite.

    I have trust in the current state government led by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. Looking forward to see Penang in the future where it will transform into the best city in Malaysia. =D

  • A Short Afternoon Walk On Armenian Street

    A Short Afternoon Walk On Armenian Street

     


    Dark dark sky.

    After karaoke for RM1 at Red Box with dearest Hueisean, we went to watch Rapunzel at Prangin Mall, then we were out of the mall. I didn’t want to go back home, so I drove to Armenian Street to take a walk. Actually, my intention was just to check out where is the many-people-talkabout’s Amelie’s Cafe is located at.


    Old hair cut. The lady owner don’t allow me to take photos. Ish.


    Dearest Huei Sean. =D


    Don’t you think the pre-war building are pretty?

    Armenian Street is a short street full with pre-war buildings and very heritage looking. The well-known symbol to me are the Chinese temple and Edelwiss Swiss Restaurant.


    Lodging House. Hotel? Haha.


    Lovely red. =) Original beaded shoes.

    Only until recently, I read many blogs and found out the existing of Amelie’s Cafe. A very little cafe on the shophouses and with a very vintage and heritage design. Really like it.

    I just passed by the place, and walked for a while because it was drizzling and I had my lunch not long ago only.


    Nice camera man. I want all of these!

    Then I visited an antique museum shop. Inside has many antiques from the olden days and I felt they are pretty cool.

    There’s a French woman chatting out there and selling fruit juices and have some French croissant for sale. Unfortunately, I was not hungry. So I just took a walk in there, after that we hopped into our car and it started to rain heavily.


    Beautiful trishaw.

    Home we went.

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