Street art in Perak
Perak, particularly its capital city of Ipoh, has an interesting street art scene defined by its signature attractions. The
city’s alleyways and walls are dramatically transformed by dedicated muralists such as Lithuanian artist Ernest
Zecharevic and Eric Lai, an art teacher.
Refecting an old-world charm, the mural along Jalan Bijih Timah showcases a typical day in a trader’s life. The trader
sells a variety of products including colourful lanterns and fresh pomelos, a fruit that grows abundantly in Tambun
Valley.
Located near the Ipoh Padang, this is one of Perak's largest murals. It celebrates Perak’s fame as one of the main
producers of white coffee. Brimming with flavour and taste, the white coffee here is so famous that it was named as
one of Lonely Planet’s top three coffee towns in Asia. This mural is located close to the Old Town White Coffee outlet,
where you can get a taste of this signature drink.
Perak has a glorious past revolving around its tin-mining industry. In its heyday, Kinta Valley was one of the country’s
main tin-producing sites, making Perak the wealthiest state in Malaya. Back then, Ipoh was fondly known as the ‘City of
Millionaires’. The murals take us back to the past with depictions of traditional tin mining methods such as panning.
Paintings of antique cars, bullock carts and traders in pushcarts serve as nostalgic reminders of the past.Â
Ipoh Mural Art Trail maps are available at at Ipoh Tourists Information Centre and at Oldtown White Coffee outlets.
General write-up on Perak
Perak, which means ‘silver’ in the Malay language, beckons with an interesting assemblage of attractions. From the
emerald waters of its world-renowned Pangkor Laut island resort, down to the rich flora and fauna at Royal Belum, not
forgetting the archaeological treasures of Lenggong Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site, Perak never fails to amaze.
In the past, Perak was one of the most coveted states in the peninsula for its rich tin ore deposits. As a testament to its
tin-mining days, a dredger named Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5 (TT5) has been restored and is open to the public.
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