George Town Festival Pictures
ByPictures from George Town Festival, Penang, Malaysia
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Armenian Street during the George Town Festival 7 July 2010. Note the Festival banner on the lampost.
The Chea Si Hock Haw Kong Kongsi Chinese Clan Temple was opened to the public. On the right are Funeral Memorial Plaques placed behind the alter
Cheong Fatt Tze was one of the most successful and wealthy merchants in South East Asia. He had mansions in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Melaka as well as this one in Penang.
Lion Dancers drew huge crowds to watch their acrobatic performances.
Malay Heritage Cultural Dance Performers relaxing between shows
Chinese Opera performed in the streets of George Town
Amongst the many craft demonstrations and stalls was stone painting, left, and wood carving, right. The craftsman is holding a pair of toast tongs he made from reclaimed orange boxes.
