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Sunday Happenings In Old Town, Ipoh

I was told that there was something on in old town last weekend... to satisfy my curiosity, my girl drove me to the happening place. We parked our car near the clock tower and walked a short distance to the Concubine Lane....
Something fascinating was on display....
And loud rap music was heard in the air... 
Got myself into position like them too....
And stayed awhile to watch these young girls in action....
If not mistaken, there is a dance academy nearby....
 Another girl doing her dance...
Thought my girl would be interested to stay longer... 
But she didn't... she wanted to move on... 
Maybe it was just too hot to stick around...
Another type of music was on the opposite side of the road....
The song.... "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?" was sung...
They even sang a Chinese song which received some good applause from the crowd...
Most cameras were in action when they sang ...
More action around the vicinity....
 
That was it... 
One hour plus... and we were on our way....
Hope there will be more attractions in the coming months....



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  1. Nancy ChanJanuary 21, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Claire, what time does this place starts its activities. I have been on Saturdays but not much happenings.

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  2. Princess RibbonJanuary 21, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Interesting.. I would have stayed longer to watch the dance.. But if too hot, then maybe cannot tahan too..

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    1. ReanaclaireJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      My girl cannot tahan... so we went off after awhile...

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  3. Nux VJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    so happening in Ipoh! but the hot weather is abit discouraging. I prefer indoor activities...

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    1. ReanaclaireJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      We prefer cooling weather, right? hahaha.. but the sun is better than the rain anytime..

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  4. RealGunnersJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    Just this morning, over breakfast, a colleague (100% pure breed Penangite) mocked Concubine Lane, saying "Aiyo! So many street, why use this street as tourism spot?? Scare no people know is yi lai street??"
    I replied him: "At least people are honest, not like your beloved Georgetown, call it Love Lane. How can you call the infidelity place as Love Lane? To self justify for the hamsap old men??"
    Then he kept quiet... XD

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    1. ReanaclaireJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      RG, thank you so much for justifying for Ipoh! So touched... anyway, all these are historical names, nothing can change them and I hope they never will... it is history no doubt and that is the mystic side of it... hope this heritage will never fade...

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  5. munJanuary 22, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    I recognise the toilet but I still don't know where the C lane is. Nice bonding time with your daughter. She is on a semester break now?

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    1. ReanaclaireJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      Yes, she is... Concubine lane is opposite Plan B...

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  6. Irene TanJanuary 22, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    Nice entertainment but sad that the hot sun is driving you away. Does this happen every weekend?

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    1. ReanaclaireJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:26 AM

      I think more on Sunday... but I dont go every weekend...

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  7. suituapuiJanuary 22, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Good grief! Ipoh, really happening hor! Last time it was that semi-naked bride and bridegroom in the street. LOL!!!

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    1. ReanaclaireJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      hahahaa... Don't play play, Arthur with IPOH... it is coming Starbright soon!

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  8. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 22, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Looks like some kind of Dance Festival, maybe a Music Festival. Fun, thanks for taking us along!

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  9. [SK]January 22, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    so there's some "Carnival" there in the Concubine Lane?? i remember you blogged about the Sunday flea market there sometimes ago, did you?? now, i must go and tell my Ipoh friend about this Concubine Lane, because they always thought the Concubine Lane is the Tong Swee Kai.. OMG!! they are not the same place right??

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    1. ReanaclaireJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      hahahaa... Entirely different.. one is new town.. and this concubine lane is in old town.. two are worth going to...!

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  10. wennJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    that's nice! I didn't even know about it.

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    1. ReanaclaireJanuary 22, 2015 at 12:48 PM

      Next time I remind you if there is another happening.. :)

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  11. PHJanuary 22, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Very happening, huh? What with dancing girls and all :)

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  12. Somewhere in SingaporeJanuary 22, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Interesting!!!

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