THE ART GALLERY IN LEONG SAN TONG KHOO KONGSI

24th MARCH 2018 ~ There was this Art Gallery inside Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi and we happily marched into the hall. We were glad to be there as, firstly there was no one else and secondly we could escape the heat outside as the room was air-conditioned.

There were many displays of paintings and photographs related to the clan house to be observed and admired. You have to find this place as it is located in a different building, which is opposite the souvenir shop.

VISITING LEONG SAN TONG KHOO KONGSI - PART TWO

[CONTINUATION OF PART ONE]

The "kongsi" was a huge place to explore, and you might need to spend more time here.

[THE KITCHEN AREA]

The most colourful and decorated part of the area was its temple. The place is still used for family gatherings and events until today.

This clan houses is said to be the most popular one in Penang. Therefore, do visit the "kongsi" when you are in Georgetown.

VISITING LEONG SAN TONG KHOO KONGSI - PART ONE

17th MARCH 2018 ~ I did not have much time to visit many places of interest during my stay in Georgetown. We managed to go to Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi which was just a hundred steps away from the hotel.

"Kongsi" is clan houses - people of the same family live together in a same "enclosure" and over time, the place grew and developed into a small community in the city. If you are familiar with the history of Malaya, the original Chinese emigrated and settled in many places in the Peninsula, and of them was Georgetown.

the enlarged version - the history in summary

This place has been turned into a museum. If you want to experience living in the past, there are also rooms for accommodation available here.

Many people from this family have become prominent figures in Malaysia. One of them was the founder of Malayan Banking, now known as Maybank.

Read about this amazing place HERE.

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