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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Women pray in the Goddess of Mercy shrine in the center of George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: The roofline of a Chinese community as seen from the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYASIA: A craftsman makes pedicabs in his workshop in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Pedicabs are still used to get around George Town. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYASIA: A craftsman makes pedicabs in his workshop in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Pedicabs are still used to get around George Town. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYASIA: Kek Lok Si Temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYASIA: Buddha statues at Kek Lok Si Temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYASIA: Kek Lok Si Temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYASIA: Wishing Ribbons, people make wishes and pray then pin the ribbons to a wooden frame, at Kek Lok Si Temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYASIA: A carved Buddha statue at the Kek Lok Si Temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Sunset in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese tourists ride a trishaw (bicycle powered rickshaw) in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.              PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Vietnamese style spring rolls at a restaurant in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman carries her baby off the ferry in George Town on Penang Island after arriving from Butterworth on the Malaysian mainland. George Town (also Georgetown) is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A couple rides the ferry from George Town on the island of Penang to Butterworth on the Malaysian mainland. George Town (also Georgetown) is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: George Town (also Georgetown) is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: The International Cruise Ship Terminal in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    GeorgeTownPenangMSYFeatures060.jpg
  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A door to a private residence in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    GeorgeTownPenangMSYFeatures057.jpg
  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman releases a bird to make merit at the Goddess of Mercy shrine in central George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    GeorgeTownPenangMSYFeatures056.jpg
  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: a relief on a wall in the Goddess of Mercy shrine in central  George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Women pray in the Goddess of Mercy shrine in the center of George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Women pray in the Goddess of Mercy shrine in the center of George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Buddha seated in front of graves holding ashes from people cremated in Wat Chayamangkalaram Thai Buddhist Temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    GeorgeTownPenangMSYFeatures052.jpg
  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: The Buddha at the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, the largest Burmese temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The temple was developed in 1803. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: The Buddha at the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, the largest Burmese temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The temple was developed in 1803. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: The roofline of the main prayer hall at the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, the largest Burmese temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The temple was developed in 1803. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A wall relief depicting the Buddha at the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, the largest Burmese temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The temple was developed in 1803. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    GeorgeTownPenangMSYFeatures048.jpg
  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A roofline at the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, the largest Burmese temple in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The temple was developed in 1803. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A food vendor fries noodles in a tea shop in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A food vendor fries noodles in a tea shop in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    GeorgeTownPenangMSYFeatures043.jpg
  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A fruit vendor in a market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Theravada Buddhist monk solicits alms in a market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Theravada Buddhist monk solicits alms in a market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Theravada Buddhist monk solicits alms in a market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Men slaughter chickens in a market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman sets up her banana stand in a market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Sunset in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Sunset on Chulia Street, one of the main tourist streets in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese tourists ride a trishaw (bicycle powered rickshaw) in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: The roofline of buildings in the historic center of George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A man parks his bicycle in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese opera performed with puppets at the Hean Boo Thean Kuanyin temple on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Chinese operas are performed as a part of religious ritual, to entertain the gods, not the people. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: One of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A man paints the front deck of his hom on one of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: One of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: One of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Street art in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The street art movement in George Town started in 2012 and is credited with being a major tourist draw. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Tea cups in the Yap Kongsi, a Chinese shrine in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A religious statue for sale in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A statue of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy for sale in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A statue of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy for sale in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese Malaysian man reads a newspaper in a tea house in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Chinese Malaysian man reads a newspaper in a tea house in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Parrot Fish for sale as food in a market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman walks out of a market in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Sunset in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: People arrive in George Town on Penang Island from Butterworth on the Malaysian mainland. George Town (also Georgetown) is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A cargo ship in  George Town (also Georgetown) is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: People arrive in George Town on Penang Island from Butterworth on the Malaysian mainland. George Town (also Georgetown) is the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A door to a private residence in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: The roofline of buildings in the historic center of George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Tea cups in the Yap Kongsi, a Chinese shrine in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: One of the "clan jetties" in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. The "clan jetties" are the traditional homes of Chinese people who originally settled in the area centuries ago. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 OCTOBER 2014 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A religious painting on the pavement in George Town (also Georgetown), the capital of the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after Britain's King George III, George Town is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. The inner city has a population of 720,202 and the metropolitan area known as George Town Conurbation which consists of Penang Island, Seberang Prai, Kulim and Sungai Petani has a combined population of 2,292,394, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. The inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular international tourist destinations in Malaysia.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: People watch a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A Hokkien style Chinese opera is performed on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: Chinese opera performers participate in a prayer before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on his hat before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman gets into her costume before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman gets into her costume before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A woman gets into her costume before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer relaxes on stage before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer puts on her make up before going on stage for a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer relaxes backstage before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A performer rehearses a fight scene before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA: A child gets help with her hair and makeup before a Hokkien style Chinese opera on the Lim Jetty in George Town for the Hungry Ghost Festival. The opera troupe came to George Town from Fujian province in China. The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival held in Chinese communities throughout Asia. The Ghost Festival, also called Ghost Day, is on the 15th night of the seventh month (25 August in 2018). During the Hungry Ghost Festival, the deceased are believed to visit the living. In many Chinese communities, there are Chinese operas and puppet shows and elaborate banquets are staged to appease the ghosts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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