"A cultural reminiscence of the beginning of Georgetown. Penang"
Penang has many kongsi, especially in the inner city of Georgetown. A kongsi is a clan house. The building is partly a temple and partly a meeting hall for Chinese of the same clan or surname.
The temple at Yap Kongsi is dedicated to the patron deity of the Yap Clan. The adjoining building, which is marked 1924, keeps the ancestral tablets of the Yap Clan.
Last viewed - July 05, 2008
Getting there
Yap Kongsi can be visited as part of the Penang Heritage Trails. Get your trail map from Penang Heritage Trust (26A Stewart Lane. Tel: +604 264 2631 website: www.pht.org.my). Penang Heritage Trust is a non-profit organisation overseeing the welfare of heritage buildings and cultures in Penang, particularly in the inner city of Georgetown. Do lend your support by donating.
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