1. Penang Island
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysiaby the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. It is composed of two parts – Penang Island, where the seat of government is, and Seberang Perai (formerly, and occasionally Province Wellesley) on the Malay Peninsula. Highly urbanised and industrialized Penang is one of the most developed and economically important states in the country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. Its heterogeneous population is highly diverse in ethnicity, culture, language, and confessions. It is also widely recognized as the most socially progressive,[citation needed] being the home of both the Consumer's Association of Penang, and of the reform group Aliran. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite.
Archaeological evidence shows that Penang (island and its mainland territory) was inhabited by the Semang-Pangan of the Juru and Yen lineage, both now considered extinct cultures. They were hunter-gatherers of the Negrito stock having short stature and dark complexion, and were dispersed by the Malays as far back as 900 years ago. The last recorded aboriginal settlement in Penang was in the 1920s in Kubang Semang. The first evidence of prehistoric human settlement in what is now Penang were found in Guar Kepah, a cave in Seberang Perai in 1860. Based on mounds of sea shells with human skeletons, stone implements, broken ceramics, and food leftovers inside, the settlement was estimated to be between 3000 to 4000 years old. Other stone tools found in various places on the island of Penang pointed to the existence of Neolithic settlements dating to 5000 years ago.
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2. Kuan Yin Temple
Kuan Yin temple which is located at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (previously known as
Pitts street), are doubt as one of the oldest Chinese temple in Penang. With history
dated back to 1800, Kuan Yin temple is the symbol of pride, compassion and love to
all her loyal devotees.
The Goddess of Mercy or Kuan Yin is perhaps one of the noticeable figures of all
Buddhist deities in Penang today. She enlightened and embodies the attributes of
benevolence and unshakable loving compassion that is accessible to everyone.
The popularity of Kuan Yin as a beautiful white-robed goddess filled with pure
devotion and compassion are well known to the people of Penang. Kuan Yin statue is
commonly found in homes and Buddhist temples in various incarnations, often
cloaked in white robes.
Pitts street), are doubt as one of the oldest Chinese temple in Penang. With history
dated back to 1800, Kuan Yin temple is the symbol of pride, compassion and love to
all her loyal devotees.
The Goddess of Mercy or Kuan Yin is perhaps one of the noticeable figures of all
Buddhist deities in Penang today. She enlightened and embodies the attributes of
benevolence and unshakable loving compassion that is accessible to everyone.
The popularity of Kuan Yin as a beautiful white-robed goddess filled with pure
devotion and compassion are well known to the people of Penang. Kuan Yin statue is
commonly found in homes and Buddhist temples in various incarnations, often
cloaked in white robes.
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