Chinese Clan Houses Review

Although Penang can be described as a Chinese city today, three separate areas in the city can be called Chinatown. They have developed at different times in the city's history and can be called the old Chinatown, the new Chinatown and the Chinese trade block. Even the new Chinatown is more than 130 years old. In addition to these three blocks, the seven blocks within the Penang Heritage Enclave and Armenian Street are today also the Chinese neighborhood of Penang.

A major feature of Chinese. I heard that it has been a long time since, and when I look at the majestic word of the forehead, I can feel the great achievements of the predecessors. I hope that the future generations can continue to inherit. The greatness of the Chinese

Walking in the old street of Penang, you will feel the strong Nanyang style, here is a major feature is the Chinese residence, you can visit for free, the building is exquisite and typical. It is rumored that the beginning of Penang was wild and weak, and the British colonists introduced a large number of Chinese laborers. In order to survive, the Chinese here depend on each other, relying on blood relations, hometown relations, religion consistency, etc. to form gangs, established various family ancestry, hometown clubs, temples and so on. These historical testimony is preserved.

The Chinese in Penang, a series of cultural existence formed by blood and tears and desperate efforts, think about the Chinese who came across the sea, relying on their hometown and blood relationship, standing on their heels... I admire it very much.

From the mid-19th to the middle of the 20th century, a large number of immigrants from Fujian, China, flooded into Penang. In order to bring siblings, three in-laws and six in-laws to live together and create a community atmosphere, these Chinese immigrants formed communities, built houses, provided lodging for newcomers, and helped them find employment. The temples in the community worship the ancestors of God.