PENANG - KNOW IT, AND YOU GONNA LOVE IT!!

Hi, guys! Has you been travelling but feels like you get nothing? Pretty wasteful, isn't? Travel is always better when we know something about the places and the people. So, let's browse two important things about Penang that you must know before coming here!

ARCHITECTURE

British settlement in Penang on 17^th century was due is coloured the architecture of Georgetown. The town shows the mixed culture of West and East. The influences still can be seen today as it is preserved beautifully. The The buildings look old and a bit shabby but they give the aesthetic value to your pictures later on! Here some of our photos at the heart of Georgetown.

Not so interesting? How about this pictures? Better? ^^

CULTURE

The Peranakan people are from the Chinese descendants. However, they have been living in this side of the world for long time that they assimilate well with the local. They adopted the local culture, giving a very unique culture, a mixed of Chinese, Malay and British. As example, the 'kebaya nyonya' has strong Malay influence. 

The kebaya nyonya with batik sarong

Penang Peranakan mansion which will show you the rich Peranakan family lifestyle

The unique decoration inside Peranakan house showing strong Chinese influence

The old wedding of Peranakan, showing the influence of West even in the cultural wedding

The excitement of being in Penang cannot be explained merely by pictures and words. Come, see and feel it by yourself!

Disclaimer: Some pictures from Google...