As I take a walk along Penang Heritage Trail, apart from taking in the colonial architecture and cultural heritage and practices, I come across stalls selling some of Malaysia’s popular street snacks.
Along Kimberley Street, just off Kapitan Keling Road where Chowrasta Market is, there is a stall selling ban chang kueh (also known as apom balik), [...]
The preservation of traditional trades and food of Penang, plays a significant role in keeping the history and culture alive in the UNESCO heritage city of George Town. However, with the emergence of technology and changing times, it has become quite a challenge today to find artisans still practising the skilled craftsmanship from the old [...]
Chowrasta Market is a famous wet market facing Penang Road, in the centre of George Town. The market has an indoor section with market stalls spilling out onto the streets, mainly, Chowrasta Road, Tamil Lane and Kuala Kangsar Road (see map). Below are some street captures of the outdoor market activities that start to wrap up before [...]
In the centre of the Penang Heritage Zone is Little India, along Market Street, King Street and Queen Street (click here to see map). The atmosphere surrounding Little India is unique with its traditional music heard along the streets and specialised Indian stores selling beautiful fabric and jewellery, reflecting the Indian culture and lifestyle. There [...]
