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Penang Heritage City Blog
Penang Heritage City Blog lists all the new addition or edits in this web site. By looking at this page, you will have fresh some idea on the development of this web site. I hope you enjoy your visit. You may also read my more frequent updates at Penang Heritage City Blogspot. Jan 28, 2012 NEW!!! Penang Food TourI am excited to tell you finally we can offer you an official Penang Food Tour. The half day tour will show you the best of Penang food and at the same time give you an inside glimpse of Penang's rich cultural heritage.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "NEW!!! Penang Food Tour" Sep 26, 2011 Grand Opening Nazlina Spice Station in George TownHeritage is of course much more than "a few" houses more than 25 years old. Heritage in Penang includes especially food. Nazlina Spice Kitchen is a great way to learn about the Malay and Nyonya traditions cuisine. With the class held in 71 Stewart Lane, George Town, you have a heritage class in an old heritage shop building, the best of both worlds! Prof Dato Anwar Fazal and Mr. Chow Kon Yeow (representative of the Penang State government) opened the Nazlina Spice Station by breaking coconuts.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Grand Opening Nazlina Spice Station in George Town" Jul 6, 2011 Nine Emperor GodSince I was young, I will follow my grandmother to go to the temple during 9th month of Chinese calendar. I like to make wish & according to stories that Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nine Emperor God" Jul 3, 2011 Old videos of Penang found on YouTubeOld vides of Penang on YouTube Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old videos of Penang found on YouTube" Apr 4, 2011 Traditional Penang Cooking ClassA very special part of Penang Heritage is of course the food. Penang has so much to offer. Therefore Nazlina's traditional cooking class is a must do if you want to understand this part of the Penang Heritage....
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Traditional Penang Cooking Class" Mar 23, 2011 Nyonya beaded shoes and embroidered slippers are status symbols for the Peranakan people.Nyonya beaded shoes and embroidered slippers are status symbols for the Peranakan people. Let's have a look at these photo page that shows different styles and fashion, back then. Mar 21, 2011 Nyonya beaded shoesWe've added a magnificent collection of Nyonya beaded shoes, with help from Dr. Farish A. Noor.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nyonya beaded shoes" Mar 21, 2011 George Town market researchA much needed survey about how to improve the markets in George Town Penang
Permalink -- click for full blog post "George Town market research" Mar 20, 2011 Penang Road, the most famous road in PenangFew roads speak to travelers in a way the Penang Road does. There is so much history here it's hard to imagine where to even start! Thus, I wrote an overview of the history of this most famous of all roads in Penang:
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Penang Road, the most famous road in Penang" Mar 17, 2011 Meromictic LakeThe Meromictic Lake in Penang National Park is unique in the world. As I write on my page: Meromictic describes a condition whereby two layers of liquids of different densities, in this case, the salty sea water and fresh clear water from rain and five small rivers, remain separated. Usually at a river mouth or a delta, both kinds of water will mingle, creating diluted sea water.
Mar 12, 2011 Silambam, an ancient Indian form of martial artsSilambam is one of the oldest forms of martial arts. That includes forms as Kung Fu which is derived from Silambam. I was lucky to have the opportunity to have a demonstration of this wonderful form of martial arts by Master Anbananthan ...
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Silambam, an ancient Indian form of martial arts" Mar 6, 2011 Traditional Ethnic ClothesPenang has a very long history. Some of the traditions are still in use, for example the traditional Malay clothing. Read more:
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Traditional Ethnic Clothes" Mar 4, 2011 Johny Chee and the Nyonya BellesJohny Chee is a Penang Baba who loves his culture very much. He does a lot of effort to revive the interest of the general public about the dying culture of the Baba and Nyonya. Besides writing a book -"A tapestry of Baba & Nyonya poetry", he is also the mover behind a group of Nyonya dancers who call themselves the Nyonya Belles. Johny is also a regular guest at Penangs Little Penang market, every last Sunday of the month.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Johny Chee and the Nyonya Belles" Mar 3, 2011 Malay and Nyonya Cooking Class in PenangWhat do food and heritage in Malaysia have in common? In Penang food is part of the Penang heritage, especially when you talk about the Nyonya culture. Thus Nazlina has set up a traditional Malay and Nyonya cooking class where you learn all about the traditions of cooking in Penang the Malay and Nyonya way. The classes include a wet market tour where Naz explains about what is available and on the fly tells you about the Penang heritage itself.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Malay and Nyonya Cooking Class in Penang" Mar 2, 2011 Celebration of George Town World City Day 2011January 1 2011, was an interesting day in George Town. It was the celebration of George Town World City Day, here is what we wrote about it.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Celebration of George Town World City Day 2011" Mar 1, 2011 Nyonya KuihOne of the specialties of the Nyonyas in Penang is the Nyonya Kuih. Everybody seems to love them! They are tasty stuff...
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nyonya Kuih" Feb 28, 2011 Heritage Buildings in PenangNot for nothing UNESCO appointed George Town in Penang World Heritage City. This page is an overview of heritage buildings in Penang.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Heritage Buildings in Penang" Feb 27, 2011 Link to Penang Heritage City, Penang is part of UNESCO World Heritage and one of the main tourist attractions in MalaysiaLlink to our penangheritagecity.com page. Penang is part of UNESCO World Heritage and one of the main tourist attractions in Malaysia Feb 27, 2011 Thank You
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thank You" Feb 27, 2011 Beach Street - Banking Street in George TownBeach Street is not what it looks like if you just look at the name. The street has little to do with beaches but everything with banks. Here you find many of the main bank offices and some are located in excellent restored heritage buildings.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Beach Street - Banking Street in George Town" Feb 22, 2011 Penang Heritage TrailMany visitors to Penang know Penang is part of UNESCO World Heritage. Not that many realize there is a great trail to follow, clearly set out and easy to follow which leads you all along the major heritage sites. Here's an introduction to the Penang Heritage Trail
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Penang Heritage Trail" Feb 21, 2011 Malacca, World Heritage City in MalaysiaPenang might be the biggest tourist attraction in Malaysia, but it's immediately followed by Malacca. Not for nothing, Malacca has a very long and rich history for hundreds of years. Fortunately much is still preserved. Have a look:
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Malacca, World Heritage City in Malaysia" Jan 30, 2011 Idiotic Writer for World Heritage BlogMeet the rip off thieves of World Heritage Travel and Tours Permalink -- click for full blog post "Idiotic Writer for World Heritage Blog" Jan 23, 2011 World Heritage Sites in Asia Pacific.World Heritage Sites in Asia Pacific. A short list. Permalink -- click for full blog post "World Heritage Sites in Asia Pacific." Jan 23, 2011 Nature Heritage in PenangAlthough Penang is more famous for it's food, beaches and festivals, there's also some extraordinary nature to find. The smallest National Park of Malaysia is to be found in the north west corner of Penang in Teluk Bahang and it's absolute worth a visit.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nature Heritage in Penang" Jan 12, 2011 Heritage hotels in Penang make your visit more meaningful.Heritage hotels in Penang make your visit more meaningful. Experience the old world charm while traveling to Penang. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Heritage hotels in Penang make your visit more meaningful." Jan 8, 2011 Cheong Fatt Tze - the Blue Mansion, a heritage hotel in the middle of George Town, Penang.Cheong Fatt Tze - the Blue Mansion, a heritage hotel in the middle of George Town, Penang. Dec 22, 2010 Celebration of George Town City Day will be held on January 1st, 2011.Celebration of City Day in George Town is on 1st January. It was declared a city by Queen Elizabeth 11 on New Year's Day in 1957. Dec 4, 2010 Heritage buildings Penang come in many forms in George Town CityHeritage buildings Penang are part of the reason why George Town has a lot of old world charm. Dec 4, 2010 Travel links for other web sites which are relevant to add to your knowledge.Travel links for other web sites which are relevant to add to your knowledge. The list will expand as this site grows. Nov 28, 2010 Our LifeI lived in a small house. I was originally from Ipoh, But my father had to move us here for business reasons. There my father died at age 74 of heart Permalink -- click for full blog post "Our Life" Sep 12, 2010 Baba and Nyonya Poetry - a book by Johny Chee.Baba and Nyonya Poetry,a book of beautiful compositions by Johny Chee and a collection of old rhymes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Baba and Nyonya Poetry - a book by Johny Chee." Aug 2, 2010 Heritage Boutique Hotel in George Town, Penang.Heritage Boutique Hotel in George Town - Yeng Keng Hotel at Chulia Street. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Heritage Boutique Hotel in George Town, Penang." Jul 12, 2010 SBI! TV
Permalink -- click for full blog post "SBI! TV" Jul 12, 2010 Heritage Writer for Penang Heritage City Web SiteMeet the heritage writer who manages this Penang Heritage City Web Site Permalink -- click for full blog post "Heritage Writer for Penang Heritage City Web Site" Jul 7, 2010 The Lion God Of Kuan Yin TengDuring the British time, The Lion God Of Kuan Yin Teng (the two lions outside the temple) used to go to Weld Quay to play during the night. One day the Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Lion God Of Kuan Yin Teng" Jul 4, 2010 Types of Gems from A to Z.Types of Gems - A to Z of semi-precious stones. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Types of Gems from A to Z." Jul 4, 2010 Splendour Gems has a range of exclusive designs just for you.Splendour Gems has a range of exclusive designs just for you. Jul 4, 2010 Healing Properties of GemsHealing Properties of Gems - basic information for you to know. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Healing Properties of Gems" Jun 22, 2010 Title
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Title" Jun 22, 2010 Contact Shamsul BahariContact Shamsul Bahari if you have questions for him Permalink -- click for full blog post "Contact Shamsul Bahari" Jun 22, 2010 Thank You
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thank You" Jun 22, 2010 Youth Park is an excellent place for city dwellers to take a respite from busy downtown.Youth Park is an excellent place for city dwellers and children to take a respite from busy downtown life. Jun 22, 2010 World Tourism Day in Penang is celebrated by a mass walk organized by PTGA.World Tourism Day in 2009 is celebrated in Ghana but in Penang we have our own event to celebrate. Jun 22, 2010 World Heritage Office in Penang serves as a one-stop information and activity center for any Penang heritage issues.World Heritage Office in Penang serves as a one-stop information and activity center for any Penang heritage issues. Jun 22, 2010 Vigan City transformed itself from a drab town to a UNESCO historic city.Vigan City - a success story of a World Heritage Site. Jun 22, 2010 Traditional ethnic clothes worn by the people in Penang.Traditional ethnic clothes worn by the people in Penang. Since there are many races living here, the clothes are also interesting to watch. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Traditional ethnic clothes worn by the people in Penang." Jun 22, 2010 Traditional cooking demonstration always draws a large crowd in Penang.Traditional cooking demonstration always draws a large crowd in Penang. Street events like at Little Penang hold this kind of demo regularly. Jun 22, 2010 Sri Mahamariamman Temple at Queen Street, Penang.Sri Mahamariamman Temple at Queen Street, Penang is an important place of worship for the Hindus in Penang. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sri Mahamariamman Temple at Queen Street, Penang." Back to the homepage of Penang Heritage City.com |
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