Monday, May 2, 2011

VISITS TO PENANG,KEDAH AND PERLIS MUSEUM

Welcome to Kedah

The state of Kedah exudes rustic charms and is characterised by vast paddy plains.
Paddy Museum
Located in Gunung Keriang,the museum showcases the development of paddy cultivation methods,traditional paddy planting equipment and different aspects of paddy cultivation.


















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Wecome to Perlis
PERLIS,with a land area of 795 sq km,is the smallest state in the country.
Located on the western coast of Penisular Malaysia,bordering the Thai province of Satun.

Rolls-Royce at Perlis Museum

Ular Kapak bodoh.
Taman Ular,Perlis.
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Welcome to Penang
Penang,the Pearl of the Orient,is a fascinating fusion of the East and West.
The state embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm,which are reflected in its harmonious multiracial populace and well-preserved heritage buildings.Long regarded as the food capital of Malaysia,it also entices visitors with its beautiful coasts and scrumptious cuisines.
Comprising the island of Penang and Seberang Perai,its seat of government is located in the bustling city of Georgetown.

Above photo of Rolls-Royce at Penang Museum.
Hundreds of old prints,paintings,clay,stone and porcelain ware as well as other historical artifacts that highlight the important periods in Penang,s development can be found here.
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Fort Cornwallis.
The fort was built on the site of Sir Francis Light' historic landing in 1786.Originally a wooden stockade.
The wooden fort was reconstructed in stone between 1808 to 1810 and currently houses cannons,a history gallery,cafe,handicraft and souvenir centre as well as an open-air amphitheatre.



A statue of Captain Francis Light is displayed inside of
Fort Cornwallis.



The legendary Seri Rambai cannon which dates back to 1603.




A SEPOY HUT.