PENANG
Penang State consists of an island and a small mainland section (Butterworth). It has been a crossroad since old times, an obligatory port of call for traders from Arabia, India, China, etc. Thus it has a diverse population. It is famous for its cuisine and recently has become a high tech industry location. Tourism is also important
Greeting at Butterworth train station
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Georgetown harbor and Komtar from ferry |
"Floating" Temple at harbor
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Houses on Stilts at Choo Jetty
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Chinese Opera character during spirits festival
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One of Penang's Night markets
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Self service Steamboat stall
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Koo Kongsi (Clan Temple) |
Paying respect to ancestor's spirits.
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Oldest Indian Temple in Penang |
Children celebrating coming of age |
Roti C(h)anai (Indian Bread) maker
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