tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post5816497729756481774..comments2024-03-07T04:58:07.400-06:00Comments on Malaysian Meanders: Penang's colonial past at the Old Protestant CemeteryMichele {Malaysian Meanders}http://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-90827300338450801442016-10-30T00:35:10.442-05:002016-10-30T00:35:10.442-05:00I think the catholics used that cemetery before a ...I think the catholics used that cemetery before a newer one was established at Kelawai Road. Very well kept till today. It is a one way traffic now, situated opposite of where Gurney Plaza mall is. Beside the mall is where St Joseph's Novitiate the former College General was. Now there is a new mall built over it.Tim63noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-35284468810869051492016-10-30T00:09:01.286-05:002016-10-30T00:09:01.286-05:00I do not know if the British had sought refuge at ...I do not know if the British had sought refuge at the church or on the cemetery grounds. The cemetery is located a good distance from the church. In the bombing sorties of Japan near the end of the war, palaces, temples and heritage sites such as Nara was spared.Tim63noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-45109757666212475952015-02-04T08:13:09.273-06:002015-02-04T08:13:09.273-06:00You do not need an appointment to visit the Protes...You do not need an appointment to visit the Protestant Cemetary. I think the gate is always open. George Town World Heritage Inc. recently published an excellent, detailed brochure of the cemetary. You can find it at http://www.gtwhi.com.my/images/northam-road-protestant-cemetery.pdfMichele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-55955381689033738722015-02-04T03:32:51.875-06:002015-02-04T03:32:51.875-06:00Hi Michele,
I'm Olive n old a grave lover
I ju...Hi Michele,<br />I'm Olive n old a grave lover<br />I just arrive at Penang, the Protestant Cemetery is one of my interest here and have a plan to visit it<br />Do wee need an apointment to visit this place? Is it still open in the afternoon? If it not than I will change my plan to visit it on Friday morning before leaving to KL<br /><br />Thank u <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-12942617747807180132014-12-04T23:35:31.502-06:002014-12-04T23:35:31.502-06:00thank you for taking me to a part of Penang I didn...thank you for taking me to a part of Penang I didn't make time to visit when we were there in October. Cemeterys can be fascinating places to wander around. What a shame that the registry destroyed and there are so many unmarked graves. <br />Happy travels Michele. Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-14378199215173938452014-11-11T16:34:45.521-06:002014-11-11T16:34:45.521-06:00Michele, it really seems a shame that you couldn&#...Michele, it really seems a shame that you couldn't capture the original creepy version of the cemetery. But it’s fascinating what you found out about the individual graves. I always love strolling on cemeteries in different countries and learning a bit about the history of the people makes such a visit even more rewarding… :)Dennis Kopphttp://www.seetheworldinmyeyes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-55302257534263195402014-11-06T07:25:28.737-06:002014-11-06T07:25:28.737-06:00I find cemeteries rather peaceful rather than cree...I find cemeteries rather peaceful rather than creepy (haha is that strange?!) This is a particularly beautiful one, and certainly has a lot of history to it, which we don't often take the time to consider.Jess @UsedYorkCityhttp://www.usedyorkcity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-9707909210697206132014-11-05T23:39:43.982-06:002014-11-05T23:39:43.982-06:00I personally love visiting cemeteries. I find them...I personally love visiting cemeteries. I find them to be peaceful as opposed to creepy. This one has so much history! I enjoyed the story behind Anna of "The King and I". I never knew that! Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771002751784576111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-42177457283082154992014-11-05T18:36:32.555-06:002014-11-05T18:36:32.555-06:00There is so much history to be learned from old ce...There is so much history to be learned from old cemeteries. Thanks for exploring this one~Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-12843409173703407472014-11-04T13:46:56.332-06:002014-11-04T13:46:56.332-06:00From one interesting piece of information to anoth...From one interesting piece of information to another in this post. Old cemeteries have so many stories to tell and I've really enjoyed this walk through the cemetery. It's a shame about some of the renovation damage. I agree that it's hard to tell if that tombstone inking was the work of vandals or a bad restoration. My favorite story is that of Anna and her husband. Cathy Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935816184174446949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-38938123663971944152014-11-03T22:31:22.501-06:002014-11-03T22:31:22.501-06:00I can't say I've visited a truly historica...I can't say I've visited a truly historical cemetery but wow would I most definitely visit this one, Michele! All of the different people from time and ethnicities...I was saying "wow" out loud reading the post. And my lifelong study and interest in the second World War only added more intrigue though that is a bummer it got bombed. Dang, a few street lamps carefully located would make that an amazing place to photograph at night! :)Mikehttp://pastmycurfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-15010246400015944882014-11-03T17:34:40.233-06:002014-11-03T17:34:40.233-06:00I definitely do visit cemeteries in my travels, es...I definitely do visit cemeteries in my travels, especially ones that have famous people buried in them or they hold significant historical meaning. I think it's an important part of learning about a place. You don't hear too much about cemeteries outside of Europe though. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362459147387577047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-65289653875789633802014-11-03T16:00:56.296-06:002014-11-03T16:00:56.296-06:00I love the atmosphere at this cemetery. It's g...I love the atmosphere at this cemetery. It's good for exploring! My family has gone to visit occasionally, last time i was there was about a year ago.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-41601421819916986852014-11-02T20:12:08.350-06:002014-11-02T20:12:08.350-06:00Perfect post for Halloween week! This was such an ...Perfect post for Halloween week! This was such an interesting read and I learned quite a bit of Penang's history. I find myself curious about Anna now. It's not as fancy as the European churches but seems to be filled with much more varied people tied to Penang's rich history. I'd definitely go on a tour but it has to be during the daytime. :) Mary {The World IS A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-62414703486865625442014-11-02T19:39:25.599-06:002014-11-02T19:39:25.599-06:00Neat cemetery. Glad it was cleaned up and no long...Neat cemetery. Glad it was cleaned up and no longer creepy. Thanks for pointing out the history and all the different languages. <br /><br />Visiting from Sunday Traveler and Weekend Travel Inspiration.<br />Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-20204393775382657852014-11-02T15:18:32.589-06:002014-11-02T15:18:32.589-06:00Oh how sad that so many were destroyed in WWII.Oh how sad that so many were destroyed in WWII.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849862790925172552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-54915007356931586822014-11-02T14:33:15.960-06:002014-11-02T14:33:15.960-06:00HI Michelle, yes I do like visiting historic grave...HI Michelle, yes I do like visiting historic graveyards like this one. This Protestant cemetery indeed reflects Penang colonial past. If only those tombstones can talk I bet they have so many interesting stories to tell. The ones you have told are truly fascinating, especially the story about Anna. I found the great division between Protestant and Catholics back then truly interesting. Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-28635077338777920232014-11-02T05:24:22.845-06:002014-11-02T05:24:22.845-06:00Michele, I do love cemetaries. I would love to vi...Michele, I do love cemetaries. I would love to visit this one in Penang. What history! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954477073768042790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-25399795970115182132014-11-01T20:56:03.571-05:002014-11-01T20:56:03.571-05:00Great post! I'm fascinated by old cemeteries. ...Great post! I'm fascinated by old cemeteries. They reflect so much of the history of a place. (came via #SundayTraveler)Alison Dennison (Roy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07550654678935098586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-22432573549905447712014-10-31T18:20:39.196-05:002014-10-31T18:20:39.196-05:00I love this old cemetery. I spent a couple of hour...I love this old cemetery. I spent a couple of hours there this past summer. Next time I'll try an take the tour. Loved all the history you've included here. Thanks for linking up this week, and posting the badge (looks great!) #TPThursdayNanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-10423402393132942642014-10-31T09:53:53.165-05:002014-10-31T09:53:53.165-05:00My office is nearby... parking my car right beside...My office is nearby... parking my car right beside this place everyday! Kenhttp://www.kenhuntfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-20001048636909587372014-10-30T16:23:26.026-05:002014-10-30T16:23:26.026-05:00Oh I love the history these cemetery's hold bu...Oh I love the history these cemetery's hold but often do feel a bit creepy and peeping tom like to be looking at the life stories the head stones and monuments tell. But then I tell myself I am just helping to keep their memories alive. Great post! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-11938370105101713152014-10-30T04:43:18.587-05:002014-10-30T04:43:18.587-05:00What a shame that Martina lost her inheritance and...What a shame that Martina lost her inheritance and how awful that the business partner did not compensate her. The Townsville Cemetary was (and possibly still is) divided into different sections by religion. :)Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.com