Experience in the Festivities and Indulgences of Chinatown
February 19, 2010 - Posted in penang vacation
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Chinatown brings forth the memories of years past, when the Chinese settled on this quaint island and made their living. Taking up a large area of Georgetown around Campbell Road, Chinatown was named so because of the vast amount of settlements taking over that region making it their own.
Chinatown then became a hub of history and culture. With the onset of the British colonisation in the neighbouring countries, immigrants from China, India and cluster of Malay islands arrived to make Penang Island their home, thereby forming a fusion of culture. Echoing the diverse vibrancy of the immigrants, Campbell Road in Georgetown soon became the signature shopping designation for the Chinese, with the neighbouring streets of Little India being the centre point for the Indian immigrants. With old buildings and structures, clan houses and shops lots strewing the sides of the street in its preserved state, Chinatown allows visitors and tourist an insight into what the town used to be during the time of the Chinese settlement.
A foremost shopping destination within Penang Island, Chinatown offers anything and everything together with a handsome bargain. A haven for bargain shoppers, walk through the street looking for what your heart desires and partake in the heritage which has been around for over two centuries. Apart form being a central shopping destination, Chinatown is also the venue of many celebrations such as New Years. With the coming of New Years, the streets are strewn with red lanterns, dragon figurines and other decorations to commemorate the coming of the New Year. Many flock to the street of Chinatown to view the processions of dragon street performers and partake in the merriment of the festival.
Make sure to visit this culturally rich attraction within the island of Penang. Accommodation arrangements should be made priory to avoid disappointment. The Parkroyal Penang, Malaysia is an ideal choice for Penang hotel accommodation when opting to visit this quintessential shopping and cultural destination.
Naveen Marasinghe
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