" It is impossible, as impossible as to raise the dead, to restore anything that has ever been great or beautiful in architecture. That which I have..insisted upon as the life of the whole, that spirit which is given only by the hand and eye of the workman, can never be recalled. "
--John Ruskin
On the 26th of November, our club in conjunction with Leo Club of Chung Ling High School have successfully organised a two-day event, the first day was a heritage walk around Georgetown and the second day was a trip to Balik Pulau.
Georgetown, as the capital of Penang, is a city that bears a rich history with its well-preserved architecture and cultural traditions. In 2008, Georgetown along with Malacca, was recognised by UNESCO as a world heritage city. Taking a walk through the Penang Heritage Trail has indeed proved a wonderful experience for the members as they experienced the grandeur of the buildings which epitomize the various ethnicity who have lived in Penang over the past two hundred years.
Our tour guide
The neo-palladian architecture of St. George's Church
The busy streets of Penang
Next stop, Goddess of Mercy Temple
Penang last hand-made joss stick maker
hand-made joss stick
Looking attentively at the map
the statues of the Mahamariamman Temple
The Kapitan Keling Mosque was built in the 19th century by the Indian Muslim traders
Group photo
On the 2nd day, we gathered at the Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal and took off for Balik Pulau. Balik Pulau as mentioned in the history of Balik Pulau by the Heritage art ED of Penang means “the other side of the island”. The Chinese call it “the island behind the hills” as it bordered along the coastline on the western side and been protected by the high hills on three side.
The first place we went to was the nutmeg factory.
Thirsty, anyone? Nutmeg juice
Since he was 15, Chang Kun Mim's life has revolved around the nutmeg business. Started by his late father Chang Min Sin in 1953, it is now the largest producer of nutmeg products on the island.
The nutmeg fruit
Teaching the right way to cut the nutmeg
Next, we went to the goat farm
The kid attracting everyone's attention !
Well well, ain't she cute?
Milking the goats
Starving, are you?
Leo Li Fei milking the goat
Another group photo, everyone!
~Photos may give insight into our lives, but memories of those times is what keeps them alive~
Everyone eagerly preparing their Laksa
Appetizing Laksa
Finally, we would like to thank everyone who has lent us a helping hand in making this event a huge success.
ROAR!
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