http://www.lechuaphotography.com Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:19:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/05/24/putrajaya-hot-air-balloon/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/05/24/putrajaya-hot-air-balloon/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 16:15:17 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2629 The 2nd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta this year was held over 4 days from 18th-21st March 2010. From 7.45am-8.15am, there was a balloon area opened to photographers. By the time I arrived at 8am, the area was already closed to photographers and many of the interesting hot air balloons had already taken off with hot air [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/05/24/putrajaya-hot-air-balloon/feed/ 22 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/05/10/ferringhi-beach-penang/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/05/10/ferringhi-beach-penang/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 16:54:39 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2592 Apart from attractions such as its architectural heritage, traditional trades, and famous hawker and street food, Penang is known for its surrounding beaches; thus making it an ideal holiday destination. Batu Ferringhi Beach is the most popular beach in Penang amongst both locals and tourists, and the beach is usually full of activities including water sports, sunbathing or simply sunset watching. ]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/05/10/ferringhi-beach-penang/feed/ 27 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/30/penang-street-snacks/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/30/penang-street-snacks/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:24:10 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2486 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), [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/30/penang-street-snacks/feed/ 18 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/21/penangs-living-heritage/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/21/penangs-living-heritage/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:15:53 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2449 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 [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/21/penangs-living-heritage/feed/ 30 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/17/chowrasta-market-area/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/17/chowrasta-market-area/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:14:57 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2428 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 [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/17/chowrasta-market-area/feed/ 24 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/07/little-india-penang/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/07/little-india-penang/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:01:24 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2398 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 [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/04/07/little-india-penang/feed/ 20 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/31/penang-clan-jetties/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/31/penang-clan-jetties/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:03:27 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2372 The clan jetties of Penang along the Weld Quay (click here to see map) are traditional Chinese fishing settlements and part of Penang’s heritage. Originally, there were eight clan jetties named their respective last names (Chew Jetty, Koay Jetty, Lee Jetty, Lim Jetty, Peng Aun Jetty, Tan Jetty, Yeoh Jetty, Mixed Clans Jetty), with the residents [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/31/penang-clan-jetties/feed/ 38 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/26/windows-of-penang/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/26/windows-of-penang/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:14:18 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2350 As we stroll along the Penang Heritage Trail, it is hard to miss the sight of rows of old double-storey shophouses. The architecture of the shophouses display a combination of the British colonial influence, and the Baba and Nyonya style from the earlier days. Many would say that these shophouses contribute largely to the character [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/26/windows-of-penang/feed/ 22 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/21/penang-heritage-trail/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/21/penang-heritage-trail/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:16 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2306 George Town, the capital of the state of Penang, is a city that bears a rich history with its well-preserved architecture and cultural traditions. In 2008, George Town, along with Malacca, was recognised by UNESCO as a world heritage city. Take a walk through the Penang Heritage Trail (click here for the map) and experience [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/21/penang-heritage-trail/feed/ 32 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/08/chiling-waterfall/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/08/chiling-waterfall/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:05:45 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2209 Sungai Chiling Waterfall is considered as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Selangor. Located 55 km from Kuala Lumpur city, near Kuala Kubu Baru, it is a highly recommended waterfall to visit for those looking for a leisurely nature trek to a waterfall within Selangor. With the recent hot weather, a group of us decided [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/08/chiling-waterfall/feed/ 42 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/01/chap-goh-meh-2010/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/01/chap-goh-meh-2010/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:40:01 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2165 Chap Goh Meh, in Hokkien, translated as the ‘fifteenth night’ marks the last day of the 15-day Chinese New Year festival. It is also celebrated as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, where young maidens practise the tradition (supposedly originating from Penang), of throwing mandarin oranges into the water in hope that they will be found by their [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/03/01/chap-goh-meh-2010/feed/ 32 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/02/17/thean-hou-temple-cny-2010/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/02/17/thean-hou-temple-cny-2010/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:15:00 +0000 lechua http://www.lechuaphotography.com/?p=2073 On the morning of the 2nd day of Chinese New Year, we decided to pay a visit to Thean Hou Temple to join in the festivity of the new year celebration. Dedicated to the Goddess Thean Hou (the Heavenly Mother), this six-tiered Chinese Buddhist Temple is one of the largest temples in South East Asia. Located [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2010/02/17/thean-hou-temple-cny-2010/feed/ 29 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2009/10/21/batu-caves/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2009/10/21/batu-caves/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:30:37 +0000 lechua http://lesnapshots.wordpress.com/?p=9 Batu Caves is undeniably amongst the top 10 attractions in Kuala Lumpur as quoted in most, if not all travel guide references. The caves are 400 million years old, situated in a natural limestone hill. In the 1800s, the caves became a place of worship for the Hindus, with the largest cave being the Temple [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2009/10/21/batu-caves/feed/ 5 http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2009/10/16/road-trip-to-malacca/ http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2009/10/16/road-trip-to-malacca/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:55:00 +0000 lechua http://lechuaphotography.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/road-trip-to-malacca On my first day of ‘freedom’, I set off on a road trip to Malacca. Packed into 6 cars, we made our way to attend a fellow ex-colleague’s wedding in Muar, stopping overnight in Malacca to explore the endless list of food destinations all planned out by the food enthusiasts. In between the many makan [...]]]> http://www.lechuaphotography.com/2009/10/16/road-trip-to-malacca/feed/ 5