The Benggali Mosque or Masjid Benggali along Leith Street was built in 1958 for the Benggali community that migrated to Penang towards the end of the 19th Century, and formed a settlement here. It is a charming fusion of Muslim and international architectural styles.
Shoe-king Jimmy Choo is from Penang. He spent much of his childhood days in that area comprising Muntri Street, Love Lane, Penang Road and Hutton Lane. This house is said to have been his home but is now bought over by an Australian.
Street Art
In conjuction with Penang’s Georgetown Festival, certain old walls within Penang have gained a new lease of life, thanks to the awesome efforts of Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic, Penang Street Art artist, who is leaving his mark with beautiful wall painting of children all across historical Georgetown. The artworks are funny, fascinating, and very much open to everyone’s interpretations.
More pics from the internet.
Between 15-23 November 2014, the first international street art festival – Urban Xchange, featuring artists from New York, Berlin, Copenhagen, Manchester, Melbourne and of course local talents , was held at Penang. A brainchild and collaboration from Hin Bus Depot Art Center and Urban Nation – this project aimed to bring artists together while enabling a cultural, artistic and social exchange throughout the month of November, as well as to show that art is no longer confined within the spaces of art galleries and exhibition halls.
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