Cheah Kongsi, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
24 images Created 16 Jun 2023
Cheah Kongsi was established in 1873 by Cheah Yam, an immigrant who came from the Sek Tong village in South China.
After his death, his widow Ong Sin Neoh managed the clan house: this was unusual because at that time, women did not have direct influence over Hokkien clan associations.
Her son, Cheah Choo Yew, and his descendants have acted as presidents of the Cheah Kongsi since that time.
The entrance to the double-storey Cheah Kongsi is through a narrow alleyway off Lebuh Armenian.
The lawn faces a front door with etched black marble panels.
The building combines a European double-storey structure and Chinese courtyard layout.
The clan temple porch was renovated in the 1930s and elaborate carvings were added
Extensive restoration works were carried out between 2003 and 2004.
The main building surrounds a quadrangle with the altar room (supported by heavy foundation pillars) on the 2nd floor.
Smaller rooms to the left and right of the courtyard are used for meetings, meals and socialising.
After his death, his widow Ong Sin Neoh managed the clan house: this was unusual because at that time, women did not have direct influence over Hokkien clan associations.
Her son, Cheah Choo Yew, and his descendants have acted as presidents of the Cheah Kongsi since that time.
The entrance to the double-storey Cheah Kongsi is through a narrow alleyway off Lebuh Armenian.
The lawn faces a front door with etched black marble panels.
The building combines a European double-storey structure and Chinese courtyard layout.
The clan temple porch was renovated in the 1930s and elaborate carvings were added
Extensive restoration works were carried out between 2003 and 2004.
The main building surrounds a quadrangle with the altar room (supported by heavy foundation pillars) on the 2nd floor.
Smaller rooms to the left and right of the courtyard are used for meetings, meals and socialising.
