| Page Views: 1,667 Last Visit to Penang: February, 2000 | The Melting Pot by kyoub - last update: May 21, 2006 |
Penang was an ancient crossroad of traders from many corners of the world.
Arabs brought Islam and perfumes, Europeans introduced western science and philosophy, Indians came with opium and cotton, and the Chinese arrived with tea and silk.
This has resulted in a society of many cultures where many religions abound.
Here you will find the largest Buddhist temple complex in Malaysia |
|  | Chinese Temple The Goddess of Mercy Temple is the oldest temple in Penang.
It was built in 1800 by the Hokkien and Cantonese Chinese communities.
There were many worshippers here on the day that we took the picture because it was during Chinese New Year. |
| | Hindu Temple The Sri Maha Maeiamman, is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, built in 1883.
Hindu gods and goddesses are sculptured above the doorway.
The gem incrusted statue of Lord Subramaniam is paraded annually during the Thaipusam festival. |
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Callavetta Tue Aug 18, 2009 19:49 UTC
I am going to have to study your pages. We fly into Penang and then drive to Ipoh. Then drive to KL to leave for Singapore. | starship Thu May 14, 2009 13:28 UTC
Nice page! Nice introduction and good hotel tip too! Quite a melting pot of cultures! | Yaqui Sun Jan 25, 2009 16:29 UTC
Burmese Temple (Dhammikarama) and Reclining Buddha temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram) are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your wonderful travels. | scottishvisitor Wed Oct 31, 2007 23:43 UTC
Interesting page with lots of good info = but a long way for me to travel |
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