Georgetown is on the island of Penang on Peninsular Malaysia and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is rich with multicultural heritage with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences. Walking the streets is a feast for the senses with the bright colors of the buildings and tiles, the smell of street food and incense burning, the sounds of Indian music blaring from speakers on the streets simultaneously competing with the bang of drums accompanying a Chinese dragon’s performance.
This mix of cultures comes together in Georgetown and at times you can forget that you are in Malaysia while you are momentarily transported to China, India, Europe . . .
An old man cuts fruit on the porch of his shop.
Bon Odori–A Japanese festival. To add just one more culture to the mix.
Family photos from Old Georgetown hang in a cafe.
And sadly, on my last night in Georgetown I am realizing that I did not get any photos of Little India. My memory will have to suffice.
Linds, I wake up every morning excited to see your posts. Please keep them coming. So glad the trip is going well!
Thanks Holly! Will do my best!
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So beautiful! I especially love the shot with the lanterns against the twilit sky.
Amazing pics, hope u were able to make it to Yasmin restaurant and sample the tandoori.
I was thinking about that but forgot it was in Penang! So happy you suggested the Cameron Highlands though. It was amazing!
OOPS
I just back from Penang, but no time to post my pics. Lovely catch! Pic #20 & #21 are identical, double upload?
Fixed it! Thanks for pointing that out!
Stunning slice-of-life photos — thank you for introducing me to a new part of the world. THIS is why I love blogging (and trolling others’ blogs…).
I agree! I’ve been reading a lot of travel blogs recently!
Really nice pics
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I too like the lantern photo.
Love seeing all these little snapshots of the outer world. Who knew there was such a conglomeration of cultures in such a small spot!
I loved Penang when i visited last year!! Such a cool place, and the vegan food is soooooooooooooo good!! Some lovely shots.
My photo blog of Melaka -
http://pinkybinks.com/2012/05/16/lost-posts-cool-pink-malaysian-melaka/
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i feel like going to Penang again after seeing your amazing shots!
Love the photos…I just returned from a 3-week stay in Penang.
What a great new place to learn about! Thanks!
these photos are STUNNING! I especially liked the bike with the yellow background. I would frame that one! My next big trip will be to Southeast Asia!
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beautiful pictures..
Cool, cool, cool. You take wonderful photos.
woow so nice work ..
Amazing photos. one of my favorties is the one with the two men playing checkers on the ground. Priceless
I’ve been to Penang twice and loved my time there. I’ve walked these streets. Maybe you’ll return to get some pictures of Little India.
So beatiful! Really nice ideas to take pictures.
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reminds me of my hometown, Medan (Indonesia)
nice shots anyway! congrats!
penang is one of the best places i have visited during my 4+ years stay in Malaysia
Awesome images. Very much like Manila
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Even though this is my country, I am excited to see them photographed this way and from the angle of another fellow traveler. I’m always glad to see people coming to my country and loving what they see and how much of a rich culture we have. Thanks again for such lovely pictures!
Beautiful.. love these photos!
Very beautiful photos!
I really love your photo shots especially of the car and the men playing -keep up the great blog
beautiful shots Lindsay
Beautiful photos. Reminds me of Melaka which I visited just a week ago.
beatifully, sob!
Beautiful photos of a place most Westerners don’t see – great job!
I was born and bred in Penang, your photos are lovely, brings back many sweet memories. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sometimes, the simplistic life style can be very attractive, and relaxing. No pace or stress.
Loved your street photography from the part of globe that I have never visited.
If you want to check out street photog from Europe, namely Brussels feel free to visit my blog:
http://www.kaldirimlar.com
beautiful photos lindsay!
Randomly ran across your blog and loved the pictures! During travels overseas last year I had the opportunity to live in the Georgetown area of Penang for a month. It was absolutely lovely, full of such amazing culture and wonderful people. You have captured it so beautifully!
Loved the photos. It’s amazing how pictures like these can bring out the essence of a place. Great job. Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed!
Makes me remember my home. Which, incidentally, is Georgetown, Penang.
Most beautiful pictures of Georgetown I’ve seen. It’s still one of the best places to be in Malaysia.
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