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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.

Street artists spending their weekends on the streets creating a pleasing atmosphere

Streets that serves several purposes: Automobile path, Public walkways and Business

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.

In abandoned houses, walkways are filled with unwanted household items and trash.

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.

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