Thursday, 13 December 2012

【Penang槟城】 Walk into Pinang Peranakan Mansion

We walk into a house which is filled with culture and memories of Peranakan's family. Before I step into the house, I have to pay RM 10 for entrance fee and they give me a 'visitors guide'. Before I share my experience, I would like to introduce this mansion in simple way.

The Pinang Peranakan Mansion, typical of the home of an affluent Baba a century ago is re-created to allow visitors a glimpse of the opulent lifestyle, customs and traditions in those days. over a thousan pieces of antiques and collectible of this era is on display in this heritage mansion with its eclectic architecture.—— Visitors Guide of Pinang Peranakan Mansion

The front door of this mansion is same with normal banglo. When my friend drops us there, I thought we still have to walk further. When I saw the poster, I know my thought is wrong.

The biggest poster at the front door.

 There are some banner at the gate of front door.
Do you notice a lot of colourful papers are sticked at the plants?
 These stickers prove that you are one of visitors of the mansion.

Actually, you can ask for tour guide there but I choose to explore by myself.
 Dining hall at the ground floor.
Another view of dining hall.
 The needlework is marvelous!
 This is the brochure about the mansion.
 This part of gallery is not opened yet.
 This is Western dining room (Gallery 2).
 Unique design of glass
 Candles stand~ (If I am not mistaken. :-P)
 Wooden Tupperware can be reused many times.
I think the Peranakan family is advocating environment protection at the same time. :-P
 This is a small pillow (may be for child). It's very cute, right? :-)
When I travel in Kuching, I see something like this pillow.
I will share it soon. ;-)
When I am walking in the mansion, I notice that every table is clean but there are a lot of pieces papers on this table, so, I think this is one of entertainment for the family like 'mahjong'.
 Normally, Chinise use dark wooden colour for the board, but this board is golden colour
beacause they are Peranakan. They own their style.
This is the front door of tradisional main hall. Sunlight is welcoming me.
 Now, I step in the hall. Everything is enlarged. Focus at the left part of photo.
You will find a surprise later. Scroll down to checkout.
A door full with chinese tradisional style. 
Surprise~! Do you notice this thing in the last two picture? 
When I see this, I think about 'bunga emas'. 
During era Kesultanan Melaka, 'bunga emas' (golden flower) is tribute.
  This thing is also golden flower but different from that tribute.
A double storey mansion.
Before going upstair, take a photo first.

Next, we enter bridal chambers. There are 3 chamber:
1900's-1920's, 1920's-1940's and 1930's-1950's. 
 Gallery 7: Bridal Chamber (1930's-1950's)
Do you know what are these?
These purses are totally different of style of our purses.
Do you want to use this type of purse?
I think I would not like to use because it is hard to carry. :-P

Gallery 8: Glass Epergne's
These glass adornments are beautiful under the light.
There are a lot of colourful glass adornments.
Black film  player
 Ceramics plates and bowls
 Taking rest for the next journey.
 My couple friends are waiting in the yard.
I take a rest too. ~~O(∩_∩)O~~

Gallery 5: Bridal Chamber (1900's-1920's)
 Bridal bed
 Washbasin
Hat for bridegroom
Collection of shoes
Marriage certificate in Mandarin

Gallery 6: Bridal Chamber (1920's-1940's)
Bridal bed
Collection of Nyonya clothes
Dresser
 Collection of shoe.
Design of shoes have been changed.
Just enjoy the peaceful moment.
 Decoration on door is 3D.
It is beautiful,
but hard to clean it. 
 Corridor
Courtyard
 The mansion is a good scene for drama or movies.
 I found an alley.
 The alley is leading to ancestral temple.

Actually, kitchen in the mansion is also on of the galleries.
I miss the kitchen because we are running out of time.

On the way walking back to car, I found that shop owners make full use of walls.
My tired eyes were refreshed when I saw it.
The weather is hot. I take a herbal tea to quench.

After lunch, we head to somewhere full with colour and taste the sweet.
Share with you soon. ;-)





Monday, 26 November 2012

【Penang槟城】Penang GO, GO, GO! (Part 4)

走在店屋之间的小巷,时不时会有车辆擦身而过。我原以为street art都是被围起来,或者好像贵重的展览品被慎重保管。可是,这都只是我的想象。这些画都被画在随手可摸的墙壁。当我看到这些画的时候,我真的吓了一跳,原来就在眼前,而且还能随便触碰。我珍惜这些画,所以合照以后就走人了。

Sunday, 25 November 2012

【Penang槟城】 Penang GO, GO, GO! (Part 3)

(继续)
现在记录的事情,没错!还是同一天,也就是2012年11月6日上午。
我把这一游记分开几篇记录因为我要分享的照片实在太多了。

边走边拍下路上的风景,我对所见的景物爱不释手。
走着,走着,我们来到了另一户人家的大宅子。但是这一户不是姓邱,而是姓谢。刚好有一位同行的朋友也是姓谢。虽然中文姓一样,可是英文姓却不一样。但这并不能阻止我这位朋友雀跃不已。这大宅的里里外外都被我拍下来了,是一间传统式的建筑物。
我们一踏进门就看见有长桌长凳,两旁的墙壁还挂了以前的照片。
以前上课的桌椅,桌面可以打开。打开桌面以后就是空间,可以当成是抽屉使用。
我很喜欢屋内的装潢,大部分家具都是木制成,而且还有中国风呢!
楼梯也很特别。
二楼望下来的风景。下图左手边那栋楼,外表看起来很传统,
还以为也是展览的一部分,其实那栋楼是办公楼,而且是闲人免进的哦~
蓝白色的瓷器整齐的被排列在玻璃橱内。
据说,下图中的旧灯笼,现在已经很少人制作类似的灯笼了。
有的话,也是价值不菲哦~
下图是谢氏的书房。
下图则是谢氏的卧房。桌上摆着古时的消遣——麻将;
右墙角木制的床(看起来很像长凳,其实是古时的床)上面摆着两个枕头。
那枕头有蓝色和红色,或许有男女之分吧~呵呵~
(要放大图片的话,可以点击图片。)
 在现代的屋子里,肯定找不到这样的墙壁。
墙壁中有许多小孔。当我走近那堵墙的时候,我看见了……

咦?我的朋友好像在注目什么似的……
我走到门旁偷窥她。原来墙上挂了一幅画……

我这可爱的朋友也是姓谢。墙上挂了一幅写着是谢氏祖先的图画,
这朋友看见了,雀跃不已,非要与它合照不可。
~O(∩_∩)O~
一脸幸福的样子~ :-P

楼梯和门都好特别。
屋子的正中央拜访了一棵“谢家宝树”。
当然,最兴奋的人还是那位姓谢的朋友。
她立刻就抱着那棵树,细细地观察它。
我也不错过与宝树合照的机会。



“我可爱吗?”

太重,推不动了~ XP
下图像是小型的课室,里面摆着桌子和椅子。

这宅子很特别,走廊上的墙壁还有类似竹子的设计(不是真竹子)。
趁机拍多几下咯~hoho~


(to be continued......)