Penang, Malaysia

October 13, 2016

Fort Cornwallis

  • Entrance Fee: 20 MYR/head

Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia built in the late 18th century. My Dad loves history so visiting forts is a must when we travel.

The entrance to Fort Cornwallis.
The entrance to Fort Cornwallis.
The vast field inside Fort Cornwallis.
The vast field inside Fort Cornwallis.
The chapel which was built in 1799.
The chapel which was built in 1799.
Inside the chapel.
Inside the chapel.
The Gunpowder Magazine.
The Gunpowder Magazine.
A view of the sea from the fort.
The Fort Cornwallis wall.
The Fort Cornwallis wall.

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October 13, 2016

United Buddy Bears

Outside the fort was a field with bear statues, called United Buddy Bears, following a circular pattern and were painted with colorful and different designs representing each country’s symbol or signature. It was a beautiful sight and it really caught our attention.

The United Buddy Bears on display in a circular fashion.
The United Buddy Bears on display in a circular fashion.

The bears promote tolerance and understanding among nations, cultures, and religions. These bears were on a world tour so it was a temporary display until the end of October when we were there. Perfect timing for us!

What United Buddy Bears was all about.
What United Buddy Bears was all about.
The bears promote tolerance and understanding among nations.
The bears promote tolerance and understanding among nations.
Respect for ALL life.
Respect for ALL life.
Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. ~Albert Einstein
Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. ~Albert Einstein
Each Buddy Bear represents a country and all were designed by artists on behalf of their native countries.
Each Buddy Bear represents a country and all were designed by artists on behalf of their native countries.
The Philippine representation of the Buddy Bear, the Eagle.
The Philippine representation of the Buddy Bear, the Eagle.
The Berlin Squares Buddy Bear. One of the most colorful I have seen.
The Berlin Squares Buddy Bear. One of the most colorful I have seen.
The India Buddy Bear.
The India Buddy Bear.
The Japan Buddy Bear. Truly minimalist.
The Japan Buddy Bear. Truly minimalist.

This reminded me so much how important it is not to judge anyone by their race, color, or culture.

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October 13, 2016

Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower

Also called the Jubilee Clock Tower, the tower stands 60 feet with 1 foot for each year of Queen Victoria’s reign. The clock tower is slightly tilted as a result of the bombing during World War II.

The Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower is one of Penang's recognizable icons.
The Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower is one of Penang’s recognizable icons.
The Clock Tower during a gloomy day.
The Clock Tower during a gloomy day.

We passed by this tower when we were on our way to the pier to buy our Langkawi ferry tickets. This tower is also just outside Fort Cornwallis. This concluded our day and it was time to rest and recharge ourselves for the next day’s Street Art hunting.

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