''Little children on a bicycle'' mural, on Armenian Street.
Having some time off, I decided to get on a trip to revisit the glorious streets of Georgetown, Penang with my family. And once you get to Georgetown, you would find it hard to resist the temptation of actually going rounds and rounds searching for the famous mural arts by Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic. And now, you'll also find murals by ASA (Artists for Stray Animals) on their project to create awareness on care for stray animals with CATS in their masterpieces. One tip before actually making a trip there, is to do some research on the locations of all the paintings, or else you're gonna be in a hell of a maze then.
''Reaching up'' mural, on Cannon Street
Fat cat!
''Boy on a bike'' mural at Ah Quee Street.
Special about these paintings were its 3D effects, where tourists too get to enjoy 'being a part' in these masterpieces. However, some may bring to a point of disappointment as many of these paintings are losing their shine. Like the ''Little boy with pet dinosaur'' mural on Ah Quee Street, well that was almost gone I could say. Still, besides these murals, do look out for the many wire arts all around the area as well, fascinating!
One of the wire arts!
Wire art on Nyonya folk!
My bros, kicking up at a mural!
Into another dimension! (That is a painting hanging on the wall, amazing!)
Well, there are so much to see here in the streets of Georgetown. Many lovely coffee shops, pubs and bars are all opened up, welcoming tourists to shake off some of that sight-seeing madness. Bikes and trishaws are for rent as well, another perfect way to get around every nook and cranny of this amazing art-hideout.
Get a map and you're ready to go!
Old records up for exhibition!
Of course, don't forget about the food in Georgetown. It ain't complete if you go back not having a taste of Penang Cendol and Laksa!
Penang Cendol!
Penang Asam Laksa!
Well, I've missed a few of the mural arts, hence it would certainly be a great reason for mii to come back here one day. That concludes my one-day trip to Georgetown Penang, an amazing place to relive times of the past!
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Signing off:
Nickel Low CJ
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