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Pasar Besar

The New Town Market, circa 1910!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by felicia

Believe it or not, the Pasar Besar in Ipoh New Town isn’t that ‘old’! This early 1900s picture (taken from the Kinta Valley book) is quite unique – has there been that much change since Towkay Yau Tet Shin built this place? I’ve noticed that those large rattan baskets are still in use today….

Posted in history, Identify Photographs, Ipoh Town, Memories, Natural Heritage, Restoration 16 Comments

Meet the ‘Artists’…

Posted on August 30, 2010 by felicia

Meet Mr and Mrs Tan – the diligent and creative couple, who produce ‘lion heads’ (and ‘bodies’ too). We featured Mr and Mrs Tan’s store in a previous blog; we can’t help but feature them again – together with some of their masterpieces (pictures below). Such an art seems to be fading as time goes by. It’s […]

Posted in ipoh, Ipoh Town, Memories, Natural Heritage, People 4 Comments

The ‘other side’ of Jalan Laxamana

Posted on August 25, 2010 by felicia

Those who frequent the Pasar Besar (Main Market) of Ipoh might be familiar with these (picture below) Yes, these shop houses have stood the test of time; and they’re STILL going strong! The 3rd shop from the left is particularly interesting – the one painted yellow, with the words ‘Market Terrace’ at the top. As […]

Posted in Identify Photographs, ipoh, Ipoh Town, Memories, Natural Heritage 12 Comments

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