This final journal in the 2009 Penang set features an eclectic collection of leftover 2009 Penang photos that didnt fit anywhere else ;o) Most of these photos were taken in Georgetown, although theres a few taken in Batu Ferringhi. Since this is likely my last winter foray in Penang, its these relatively unknown streets & places that I will most fondly remember, streets & sights that for me are the real Penang. I spent many hours wandering the streets of Georgetown taking in the sights &
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Golden Sands hotel, Batu Ferringhi - Chinese New Year event. This was taken in the lobby.
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Lion dance performer climbs the pole... Note the red envelope attached to a piece of lettuce. During the Chinese New...
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reaches for his costume......
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starts slipping it on........
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& crawls inside, then slides down the pole.
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The traditional Chinese Lion dance is a part of Chinese New Year festivities. If the dance is done...
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The Lion Dance is usually accompanied by drums, cymbals, and gongs.
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God of Prosperity The God of Prosperity is very often associated with Chinese New Year, because...
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The beach facade of the hotel
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Sunset from my balcony in BF I can see the waterfront on the left.
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More sunset shots (ss)
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Rapid Penang 101 bus - packed to the rafters, which was common, especially after the students got out of...
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GEORGETOWN - "Ah Quee Street" With 6 sections & 5 airwells, this is possibly Penang's...
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Madrasah Hamid Arabi, was once an Islamic religious school and boarding house for Muslim...
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Different angle Sadly, the madrasah is currently in a dilapidated state housing numerous...
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"Armenian Street" , a battered wall with character ;o) This street is one of the oldest streets in Georgetown. It...
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The most famous Armenians in the region were the Sarkie brothers of E & O & Raffles hotel fame.
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Another battered wall
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This corner building has a few battle scars. Hokkien traders eventually populated this street &...
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Lost to fire Note the Buddhist temple in the background.
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Wonderful corner building, another architectural treasure.
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Nyonya beaded shoe maker
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Swatow lodging house is a rare survivor of the hotels of the 19th century where immigrants...
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