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Tourists, both local and foreign fill the streets in the core zone of the UNESCO Heritage site. The five foot ways and alleys are brought back to life alongside with the blooming of food stalls and other historical
tourist spots in the area.
Certain streets, including Armenian Street, are closed for automobiles during Sundays to provide a safe environment for tourists to
cycle around
This ice ball stall located on Armenian Street has become the love of most
tourists especially during hot days. It serves traditional ice balls from the old
times.
In one of the alleys branching out from Penang Road stands the famous Chendol stall. Despite located in a small lane beside a drain, the business is surprisingly good. You can always
find a long queue in front of the stall occupying the whole lane.
Beyond the tourist spots, are the relatively quiet and calm side of the city. Life here is less hectic and are very down to earth. Its easy to spot old business still running and old
skills still surviving
Walkways are used as a public space to park
motorcycles. Bike owners usually prefer having their vehicles parked under shades from the sun. This leads to our special “Walkway cum Bike Parking” culture
Despite being a public space, some habitants takes it as their personal space. Some even build up walls between houses for unknown
reasons that obstruct the path.
This elderly man is sitting at the front door making metal crafts. The gates are partially opened revealing the dimly lit interior.
With over 200 years of multicultural history, Georgetown is founded by Sir Francis Light. In 1786, he issued to lay out the streets in a gridiron
pattern for a new settlement which main included Light Street, Beach Street,
Pitt Street and Chulia Street. The life of the street thrives, surrounded by day markets, street hawkers, seasonal parades and celebrations. These days, people walk the street not only to
look, to bargain, and to eat, however, to appreciate the beauty of public art
in the alleys and lanes as well.