Heritage + Art

Penang Georgetown

what you guys know about Penang?

island? char kuey teow? gurney? ferry?

For me:

Penang Georgetown - An artistic city which richest with sorts of heritage

Since the beginning from efforts by Ernest Zacharevic,

Lotsa artists started drawing more and more murals on the town's wall

all pieces of art works got it's own meanings

and they did suit well with those heritage in the city

nope,

they did help in expressing those heritages perfectly too

- Little Girl in Blue by Ernest Zacharevic, Muntri Sreet -

 - Magic Trick, Armenian Street -

- Cheating Husband by Tang Mun Kian, Love Lane -

- Cats and human happily living together by ASA, side wall of Cheah Kongsi -

* ASA - Artists for Stray Animals Team*

- Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat by ASA -

- Giant Cat by ASA, Armenian Street -

- Giant Rat by ASA, next to Giant Cat Mural -

 - Little children on a bicycle by Ernest, Armenian Street -

- Armenian Street, just opposite the mural above - 

- Armenian Street, just next to the bicycle mural -

- Boy on A Bike by Ernest, Ah Quee Street -

- Camera Museum, Muntri Street -

- Chew Jetty -

- Brother and Sister on A Swing by Louis Gan, Chulia Street Ghaut - 

This is the mural I love the most among all

the feel, the expression of the little boy and little girl 

remind us for the childhood 'swing' memories

I always thought it is by Ernest but actually it is by Louis Gan

a deaf-mute self-taught artist from Penang

- Children Playing Basketball by Louis Gan, Chulia Street Ghaut -

There are still many meaningful murals, sculptures around Georgetown

waiting for us to figure out

all of these had been scattered around the town

instead of centralized in one place

i think it's a nice idea and concept

as we will slowly explore the town while seeking for these artistic works

“放慢自己的步伐 偶尔停下脚步 看看这个世界 或许会看得更多 体会得更多”

'Slower down your pace, Stop occasionally, 

Look at the world, You may view more, Experience more'

this is what I learnt at Georgetown

Now I know the reason Penang-ians loving their city so much

because it's a nice, awesome and cool city

that I still want to explore it again once have another chance

*Remember to do some homeworks before travel to Penang*

To avoid yourself walking blindly around the town

here is the location details for more murals and sculptures: 

Wall Art Locations

here is more info about Penang:

Penang Travel Tips

besides, there is still lotsa places that have not been stated or known yet

just walk around and you will find out more

may be you can replace it by riding a bicycle if tired of walking a lot

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❤♩♪♫♬♭♮♯ Song of the day ❤

I love GLEE
shocked when i knew the news about Finn
RIP Cory

idk how Rachel/Lea gonna continue her life in reality and drama?

hope she can get through all of these
- in the process learning to appreciate -
*Heartbreaking when watching this*

Ben's Vintage Toy Museum

Went Penang last week

and found out an awesome place that I can't wait to share with you all

-Ben's Vintage Toy Museum-

Entrance Fee is just RM6 for adults and RM3 for children

I found back my childhood memories there

why said so?

scrolling down and you will know why I mean so,aha

At first, we did not have any planning to here

we just walk around for hunting the wall arts by Ernest Zacharevic

and suddenly I found out this place which decorated by many old toys

And I stepped forward and totally attracted by this cutie vintage robot

 And the robot is still functioning!!! with this old remote

Ta-da!! Raise your hands up if you guys played this before!!

 I thought a museum will be a place that storing lotsa 'untouced' and 'half-dead' objects

but this place totally changed my mind

All toys here which 'born' since 1980s or earlier than that

are still maintaining well and still functioning

and this amazed us so much!

The xylophone!

I used to play this when I was child, and I really love it

Ben, the owner of this museum is a nice man

he not only explained every single toys to us one by one

but also let us had fun with it too

I asked him how he found so many old toys, it's really many!

he told me that all toys was their family's toys

they started collect all of these since their grandpa's generation

i was like : 'wow! you guys are good in appreciating these toys'

Many of the children actually don't know how to keep well with their toys 

because they never learn to appreciate it, including me *ta-da*

Old version of Happy Family Card!

-Penny Farthing-

It was made in 1860's by a french

and was popular among British during Victorian Eras

I think you guys may saw it before in earlier Europe TV dramas

Owww, Masak Masak time

Ninja Turtle!!!

And the Pinball games!

I used to play it just on a PC

never think there is a real machine game existed

of course, it's still functioning*again*

with the accurate score calculation and the 'shu-shi-phi-phew' sounds

marvelous

So many of old vintage toys you can find here

2 floors packed with childhood memories

We spent couple of hours hanging around here

We did enjoy a lot here

Thanks Ben for helping us to find back our memories

*I hope there will be more disney toys there,haha. 

Coz my childhood memories was fulfilled with Disney cartoons*

This place had been included in my must-go-attractions list in Penang

you guys must go too, it's definitely worth for the price

and you won't regret for it

For More details,

you may go to their website n fb page:

web | fb

-Address-

55, Lebuh Acheh, 10200, Penang

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❤♩♪♫♬♭♮♯ Song of the day ❤

now let's us flash back the Disney soundtracks that you guys may familiar with

❤5 Stone Hostel❤

today i'm gonna write an out-dated post again

busy in working life, don't even have any time for a break

but i try

i will try to update more often

*not a promise kay, don't try to believe it*

okay, back to the topic

still remember my road trip post to the awesome city,Singapore?

*i miss it a lot, desperately need holidays!!*

this is some kind of review post for the place that i stay in the city

*exciting*

This is the main message they wanna share out to their customers.

ya, HOME is the best moorings in the world.

and who don't wanna have a 'home-feel' stay during their travel period??

--Five Stones Hostel--

Five Stones Hostel gives you a 'Home-Feel' stay with an affordable price too

around $30 per bed or $95 per private room for a night

At first, i'm not really have a good impression to these kind of budget hostels

--first, dirty-- 

Always have the idea in mind that budget hotels or hostel can't maintain the hygiene of environment

idk why too, may be 'budget' constraint?

--second, sharing concept--

everything have to share with strangers.

actually i don't mind share with friends of course

but it is kind of weird to share toilets, rooms with strangers

--third, no privacy--

Sleep in a same room with fellow ppls that i don't even know their name or backgrounds

no privacy in the room though each get an own bed

--forth, unsaFe--

Heard many cases that things been stolen or disappeared in the budget hostel

but

Why Five Stones?

because it is totally different

let's the pictures tell the story 

*you will change your mind too after scrolling down*wink*

The hostel located in the central location of Singapore

near Clark Quay -- The main NightLife attraction in Singapore

61 South Bridge Road

the 2nd and 3rd floor of the block

Bus station just in front of the block

and MRT Station within a 5min walking distance

3pm check in 12pm check out daily

of course you can make an earlier or late check in arrangement with them

just inform them during the reservation

they will arrange for you

besides luggage can be temporarily leave there after check out

So you still can hang around in the city w/o any heavy burdens while waiting for return flight

They appreciate every customers

They treat their customer like a 'Family' more than a 'Guest'

 Polaroid pictures at every corner of the hostel, full of customers' good reviews

Washing Machine is provided

no need to worry your dirty laundry anymore

Free service, just have to bring your own washing powder

you also can get it at the counter for $3 per pack

Living room at 2nd Floor

 With many Five Stone Pillows on the Sofa

Spacious yet comfy

 no worries that you will get bored in the hostel

Lotsa entertainments u can find out there

:Wii, Plasma TV, DVD players, varieties board games, card games, etc:

 Travel Guide books there too

Gather some info about the city before travel around is a must-do-list!

Feel that you disconnect from your social circle during your travel period?

PC facilities with internet access is there

WIFI access provided too

you also can google some attractions or nice foods that surrounding you 

Breakfast is included with the price

 Our All-Time-Favourites

❤Honey Star, CocoCrunch, Corn Flakes❤

 With the fresh milk,o my,Perfect Combination

 Toaster with Jam

A 'must' in your daily healthy breakfast

 The space at Makan Corner is quite limited

just get up earlier to have your breakfast to avoid the crowd

here comes the room

there is many different themes for every room

*pic from their website, click for more*

Our room

 --8 bed mixed dorm--

Theme: Chapteh

Chapteh: A traditional Asian Game

 never forget their main theme for the hostel: Five Stones

all beds are in 'double-Decker' style

with a small locker

so you can keep belongings inside and lock it when you not around

 Every bed with a mini 5 Stones Pillow

this is the main point 

as im the one can't sleep without a bolster or something to hug *opps, secret*

 Each bed attached with a lamp and a socket 

 Bunk Available = Bed Taken/Reserved

 Bunk Available = Bed Available at the moment

Guest's name will be written on the memo pad

to show that she/he had booked for the bed

Let's say if you worry about privacy or you just don't want to share with strangers

just get for the private room

and girls if you worry to sleep in the same room with guys

you also can choose for the female 6 bed dorm

just these 2 types always in a great demand 

so just book earlier if you really want to get it

 This place is owned by few young ladies

They not only wanna provide a 'Home-Feel' accommodation for the travelers

but they want to share out their childhood memories with everyone

 as all room themes are based on traditional childhood games

besides their main theme: Five Stones

: Chapteh, Rickshaw, Marbles, Hopscotch, Congkat, etc:

--Conclusion--

I definitely ❤ this place

as i will stay here again for the next Singapore trip 

Strongly recommend for any Flashpackers, Bunch of Friends that travel around Spore in a small group, anyone who looking for budget hotel at Singapore

--Five Stones Hostel--

61 South Bridge Road

#02-01 Singapore 058691

+65 6535 5607

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❤♩♪♫♬♭♮♯ Song of the day ❤

addicted in Korean dramas again 

wanna introduce a nice drama 

--请回答1997 응답하라--

with the nice OST by the main characters

in ❤ with 서인국

get to know him in 사랑비

and know he has an amazing voice

Talented!

That's all

Happy Mooncake Festival and ChuSeok Day!

*feel like wanna play TangLung and candles* =(