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YAP KONGSI

Yap Kongsi at 71 Armenian Street, 10200 Penang, is the clan association of Hokkien Chinese in Penang of the Yap surname. The association building is known as Lum Yeong Tong. It is located next to the Yap Temple within the George Town Heritage Enclave and the core zone of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The unique history started when warrior Shen Zhu Liang defeated the troops of the Qin Dynasty, and helped place the Chu Dynasty back into power. In return, Shen was awarded a title, the hand of a princess to marry, and given a piece of land which was called the Yap district. Shen took on the Yap surname, and from there, the Yap clan was born.

Interior of Choo Chay Keong Temple ( Yap Kongsi)

Yap Temple houses Yap ancestral tablet - Is easily recognized by an extensive and colourful ornament of dragon and pearl on its green roof.

Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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