FOOD
Penang is well known for its diverse food fare and with influences from different races like Malay Chinese, Indian, Thai and even Baba Nyonyas cuisine, Penang food is truly unique just like the island itself. The culture of hawker food is the main attraction in Georgetown. There are trails and alleys that take visitor into nook and crannies of street where these great food are prepared.Numerous festivals also contribute to the variety of food introduced to the public and thus creating a culture around food that characterizes this area.
There is a saying that if you come to Penang and did not try the hawker food, then it's as good as not having been there!
There is a saying that if you come to Penang and did not try the hawker food, then it's as good as not having been there!
HERITAGE
With the rapid growth of urban area in Georgetown,Penang, heritage values are sometimes overlooked. For the new and modern side of Penang to co-exist with the old one, the Penang Heritage Trails is born. The significant value that these heritage trails offer include the architecture and the history of the people that lived and shape Georgetown into the multi-culture city it is today. By preserving these old artifacts, it also provide a getaway of understanding the people that lived in the area. Example of diverse ethnic mix include Malay, Chinese, Indian,Baba Nyonya and Mamak.
LIFESTYLE
Besides known for its food, Georgetown is also popular with tourist and socialite. The road and modernized shophouses lit up as night falls. Great places to socializes and dine out. The nightmarket is a culture that has got a lot of attention from the tourist and locals. Shopping at nightmarket offer a variety of goods and gifts.The lifestyle that blend tourism and social scene has definitely contribute to the element that helps create Georgetown in to a town that offer everything.
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