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Khoo Kongsi

Malaysia Penang Architecture

The Khoo Kongsi (Khoo clan house) is one of the largests clan and congregation houses in Georgetown, Penang. Unlike some of the more well-known clan houses, this one is somewhat hidden down a small alley that opens up into a huge courtyard.

Gold trimmed wooden shutters covering the back of an open stage.
Elaborate shutters decorating the rear of an open-aire stage for Chinese opera.

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