Category: Art

Penang Heritage

Penang Heritage

Heritage home in Penang, George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each home has its own colorful history but still stands strong in times.

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You Tiao

You Tiao

Fresh-off-the-frying-wok youtiao (油条), a Chinese-style crullers at a morning wet market in Penang. These youtiao are made from scratch by hand and you can watch the vendor kneading the dough, shaping the youtiao, and deep-frying them to a glorious crispy golden brown. I love going to the wet market, there are so many things to see, eat, and explore. We…

Paper Lantern

Paper Lantern

Paper lanterns are mostly found outside of the Chinese clan houses in George Town, Penang. They are beautiful and truly an art form. Unfortunately, paper lantern is a dying trade in Penang. To visit the last workshop standing, please go to: Tua Keat Seng 42 Magazine Road, George Town, Penang Open Daily from 8.00am to 3.00pm This is another reason…