Three Dimensions in a Two Dimension World – Street Art in Penang

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December 28th 2013

Published: December 28th 2013

Walking around the old city of George Town, Penang, is a fun exercise. One of the things guaranteed to bring a smile to your face – unless you’re truly a grumpy, old curmudgeon – is the street art. On July 7, 2008, George Town was officially named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architecture and cultural heritage. As such, the historic core of the city has remained. Renovation o... Read Full Entry

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Karen Johnson

Kuan Yin

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ficus leaves

a glass sculpture by a well-known local artist.

bad coffee

28th December 2013

RJT
Rachael

I love interesting street art, so really interesting to read about George Town. This one's my favourite!

29th December 2013

Nikki A
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Transported to a new world by your blog and photos
Hi Karen, Love the History and photos, this looks like the most fun place so far. The sense of humor in the artwork is infectious, so I hope that means people are happy. What a great way to save and enhance old buildings and not have to pay for it. Great to have titles on the buildings in English, but what is the primary language? Safe travels and looking forward to the next installment. Nikki

30th December 2013

Kuan Yin
Karen Johnson

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The official language is Bahasa Malaysia (Malaysian language,) but there is a considerable push for people to learn English. This is part of the Prime Minister's goal to be a developed nation by 2020, and the British held sway over the Federated Malay States until 1957, so there is a legacy of speaking English, at least in commerce.

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