Khoo Kongsi
Hokkien clan temple in Penang, Malaysia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (simplified Chinese: 邱公司) (Penang Hokkien: Khu-kong-si) or "Khoo Kongsi" for short, is the largest Hokkien clanhouse in Malaysia with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions. The clan temple has retained its authentic historic setting, which includes an association building, a traditional theatre and the late 19th century rowhouses for clan members, all clustered around a granite-paved square. It is located in Cannon Square in the heart of the oldest part of the city of George Town, in the midst of narrow, winding lanes and quaint-looking pre-War houses exuding a palpable old world charm.
Khoo Kongsi | |
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General information | |
Type | Hokkien clan temple |
Architectural style | Hokkien architecture |
Address | Cannon Square, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
Town or city | George Town, Penang |
Country | Malaysia |
Coordinates | 5.415026°N 100.33712°E / 5.415026; 100.33712 |
Current tenants | Khoo Kongsi |
Completed | 1906; 118 years ago (1906) |
Cost | $100,000 |
Owner | Khoo Kongsi |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | ii, iii, iv |
Designated | 2008 (32nd session) |
Reference no. | 1223 |
Region | Asia-Pacific |