Penang 6D5N Year-End Trip 槟城年尾之旅
December 23, 2016 (Friday)
It is almost inevitable to not talk about street arts when you visit Penang. It is well-known for its unique artistry and people from all around the globe come to take tons of pictures of them. And today we will be one of them - the real real tourist.
The street art hunt starts...now!
Street Art Hunt
Okay, this has to start from getting the broucher - 3D Georgetown Walking Map from our hotel's information counter. It helps a lot, mann. Otherwise, we have no idea where these street arts located at. Please grab one from your nearest information counter, peeps.
Alright, so we gonna start from where Lebuh Cannon intersects with Lebuh Acheh. There are a few of them here.
(1) Cannon Street - A steel rod sculpture depicting how Cannon Street got its name. During the Penang Riots back in 1867 between two major triad factions, cannons were fired upon this area and the street was damaged from holes made by the shots. (click link here to read more)
(2) Pikachu
(3) Little Boy Reaching Up at Lebuh Cannon (by Ernest Zacharevic)
(4) Cat Peeking From Blue Window
(5) Girl Preparing Kuih Kapit
(6) Kitten Hanging on the Hoop
You will find the streets here are old and narrow. I was told these streets and buildings are purposely maintained this way to preserve it's cultural value. Walking down the street just feels like walking back into history.
From Lebuh Cannon, turn into Lebuh Armenian to discover more street arts. Yes, most of them can be found along Lebuh Armenian, you'll be surprised.
(7) Three Chinese Dolls (or, Cultural Girls) at Lebuh Armenian
(8) Teach You Speak Hokkien at Lebuh Armenian
(9) I Can Help Catch Rats (by 101 Lost Kittens) at Lebuh Armenian
(10) The Penguins at Lebuh Armenian
(11) Little Children on a Bicycle at Lebuh Armenian (by Ernest Zacharevic)
(12) Skippy Giant Cat at Gat Lebuh Armenian
(13) Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat at Gat Lebuh Armenian
By this time, we were quite exhausted as the sun was shining so brightly that day. So we have a chilled drink at the kopitiam just opposite the street art "Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat".
Finding the next street art will be a little tricky...
(14) Cats & Humans Happily Living Together (or, Cats in a Procession) inside Cheah Kongsi at Lebuh Pantai
This street art is actually inside Cheah Kongsi which is not easily seen along the main street.
Continue walking down Gat Lebuh Armenian towards Pangkalan Weld, you should be able to find the next street art...
(15) I Want Pau at Gat Lebuh Armenian (in front of Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop)
From Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop, walk down Lebuh Victoria (where Pangkalan Weld or the sea should be at your right-hand side) until you find Lavish Bakery shop. You should find the next street art...
(16) Brother and Sister Playing Basketball (behind Lavish Bakery)
From here, cross to the opposite of the main road, stay on Lebuh Victoria. You should be able to find the following street arts in between the alleys...
(17) Original & Fresh Soy Milk at Lebuh Victoria
(18) Children on Swing at Lebuh Victoria
From here, we crossed the main road, back to where we at just now, continue straight at Lebuh Ah Quee (in the direction where the sea is at your behind). It's a bit tricky here as well, because the street arts are located at small alleys. That's why street art hunting is so exciting!
(19) Burning (or, Only You Can Stop Air Pollution) (by Cloakwork)
(20) Boy on a Bike at Lebuh Ah Quee (Penang Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic)
(21) Little Boy with Pet Dinosaur at Lebuh Ah Quee
(22) -
I would say, this was the happiest day among all we had for this trip. It's the sense of achievement and the process of discovering these "hidden" artworks. Surprisingly, even my dad agreed and felt the same.
You see, Penang street art was initially started by a street artist, Ernest Zacharevic (check out his website here). You will be amazed how talented he is, and now he is doing his artwork worldwide! I'm really looking forward to his future artworks. Hopefully he could come to Kota Kinabalu one day...
Alright, so we gonna start from where Lebuh Cannon intersects with Lebuh Acheh. There are a few of them here.
(1) Cannon Street - A steel rod sculpture depicting how Cannon Street got its name. During the Penang Riots back in 1867 between two major triad factions, cannons were fired upon this area and the street was damaged from holes made by the shots. (click link here to read more)
(2) Pikachu
(3) Little Boy Reaching Up at Lebuh Cannon (by Ernest Zacharevic)
(4) Cat Peeking From Blue Window
(5) Girl Preparing Kuih Kapit
(6) Kitten Hanging on the Hoop
You will find the streets here are old and narrow. I was told these streets and buildings are purposely maintained this way to preserve it's cultural value. Walking down the street just feels like walking back into history.
From Lebuh Cannon, turn into Lebuh Armenian to discover more street arts. Yes, most of them can be found along Lebuh Armenian, you'll be surprised.
(7) Three Chinese Dolls (or, Cultural Girls) at Lebuh Armenian
(8) Teach You Speak Hokkien at Lebuh Armenian
(9) I Can Help Catch Rats (by 101 Lost Kittens) at Lebuh Armenian
(10) The Penguins at Lebuh Armenian
(11) Little Children on a Bicycle at Lebuh Armenian (by Ernest Zacharevic)
(12) Skippy Giant Cat at Gat Lebuh Armenian
(13) Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat at Gat Lebuh Armenian
By this time, we were quite exhausted as the sun was shining so brightly that day. So we have a chilled drink at the kopitiam just opposite the street art "Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat".
Finding the next street art will be a little tricky...
(14) Cats & Humans Happily Living Together (or, Cats in a Procession) inside Cheah Kongsi at Lebuh Pantai
This street art is actually inside Cheah Kongsi which is not easily seen along the main street.
Continue walking down Gat Lebuh Armenian towards Pangkalan Weld, you should be able to find the next street art...
(15) I Want Pau at Gat Lebuh Armenian (in front of Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop)
From Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop, walk down Lebuh Victoria (where Pangkalan Weld or the sea should be at your right-hand side) until you find Lavish Bakery shop. You should find the next street art...
(16) Brother and Sister Playing Basketball (behind Lavish Bakery)
From here, cross to the opposite of the main road, stay on Lebuh Victoria. You should be able to find the following street arts in between the alleys...
(17) Original & Fresh Soy Milk at Lebuh Victoria
(18) Children on Swing at Lebuh Victoria
From here, we crossed the main road, back to where we at just now, continue straight at Lebuh Ah Quee (in the direction where the sea is at your behind). It's a bit tricky here as well, because the street arts are located at small alleys. That's why street art hunting is so exciting!
(19) Burning (or, Only You Can Stop Air Pollution) (by Cloakwork)
(20) Boy on a Bike at Lebuh Ah Quee (Penang Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic)
(21) Little Boy with Pet Dinosaur at Lebuh Ah Quee
(22) -
I would say, this was the happiest day among all we had for this trip. It's the sense of achievement and the process of discovering these "hidden" artworks. Surprisingly, even my dad agreed and felt the same.
You see, Penang street art was initially started by a street artist, Ernest Zacharevic (check out his website here). You will be amazed how talented he is, and now he is doing his artwork worldwide! I'm really looking forward to his future artworks. Hopefully he could come to Kota Kinabalu one day...
---stay tuned---
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