Cheah Si Hock Haw Kong Kongsi

Introduction

• Being the first of great five Hokkien clan association in Penang, Cheah association was founded in 1820 by Cheah Yam. Cheah or Xie (谢) is one of the popular Chinese surname among Penangites and their history in Penang had started as early as 19th century.
• The Cheahs were originated from Sek Tong village of South China and hence a clan house was built and named after Cheah Si Sek Tek Tong or fondly known as Cheah Kongsi.
• Completed in 1873, it was established to take care of the Cheahs' welfare in Penang. 
• Located at No 8, Armenien Street in the hustling George Town, Cheah Kongsi's entrance is only several yards away from Khoo Kongsi's Armenian Street entrance. 

My Experience

The Cheah Si Hock Haw Kong Kongsi is my last destination that I went on that day.

When I had arrived, the place is on the verge of closing down as it was nearly the closing time.

However, I managed to have a quick glimpse around the place and snapped a few photos.

A nice, interesting place with beautiful architecture.

Cheah Si Hock Haw Kong Kongsi:

Here are some pictures of the place with captions.

A tiny entrance leading into Cheah Kongsi vicinity

A pair of classical lanterns

Facade of Cheah Kongsi

The administrative building

Chinese style courtyard

Historic door and staircase

Each chambers with its treasure

Worship hall at upper floor

Ornately decorated

Interior of the worship hall and behind are ancestral tablets

Cheah Si Hock Haw Kong Kongsi photos:

These are the photos that I had taken of the place.

Once again, it is kinda dark as it was taken at night.

Corridor to Cheah Kongsi which looks the Forbidden City's wall

Front façade of the Cheah Kongsi

Side entrance of Cheah Kongsi

The Tok Panjang of Cheah Kongsi

Conclusion:

A great historical place that is highly recommended to visit.

The beautiful architecture is sure to awe you.

There is the interesting tok panjang which is something really rare in this modern era.

Many astonishing historical items are available in this place.

To look for them, you have to come and see it for yourself.

Hock Teik Cheng Sin

Introduction

• The Hock Teik Cheng Sin at Armenian Street is a place with many different names.
• Founded in 1844, the Hock Teik Cheng Sin moved to its present site in 1850.
• It is most popularly known as the Hokkien Tua Pek Kong Temple, after its patron deity, the Taoist god of prosperity.
• But due to its past as the base of the Khian Teik Tong secret society, the Hock Teik Cheng Sin is also known by the names of the many societies which the Khian Teik Tong registered in its place, including the Poh Hock Seah, the Hokkien Kongsi, Cheng Hoe Seah and Tong Kheng Seah. 
• The Poh Hock Seah inherits the religious functions of the Khian Teik in running the Hokkien Tua Pek Kong temples in Armenian Street as well as at the Tanjong Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple, where the annual flame watching ritual called Chneah Hoay is conducted. 
• To provide for an easy escape, there is a secret passage at the side yard of the Hokkien Tua Pek Kong temple that leads to the grounds of its ally, the Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi.

My Experience

I went to Hock Teik Cheng Sin kinda late which was towards the closing time.

Nevertheless, I was able to take a quick glimpse of the place.

It is undeniable that the place is a wonder.

The beauty that it beholds is simply breathtaking.

Moreover, the artwork available are extraordinarily amazing. 

Hock Teik Cheng Sin:

Here are some pictures of the place with captions.

The Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple

Main chamber of the Tua Pek Kong temple

The offerings table

Intricate artwork on the ceiling beams

Hock Teik Cheng Sin photos:

These are the photos that I had taken of the place.

Once again, it is kinda dark as it was taken at night.

The entrance to the Tua Pek Kong temple 

The temple itself

Conclusion:

The place is truly remarkable.

Truly a great historical place to visit.

The beauty which it upholds will surely mesmerized anybody who visits that place.