Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi is located at Seh Tan Court, a compound linked to Beach Street in the inner city of George Town. It is the ancestral temple of the Tan, one of the most common surnames among the Chinese in Penang. Although the ancestral temple was built in 1878, the exact date of the clan's establishment has been lost. Two of the oldest documents in the temple - a copper altar and a wooden plaque - date from 1852 and 1857 respectively.
Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi, Penang.
The Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi was originally located at Chulia Street, and was known as Wei Hoey Beow. Only later was its name changed to Eng Chuan Tong. Surrounding the ancestral temple are row townhouses belonging to members of the clan. Among its accomplishments was the establishment of the Eng Chuan School for children of needy members.
Tan Kongsi Photo Gallery
Menacing door gods peers at visitors to the ancestral temple.
Richly ornamented front façade of Eng Chuan Tong.
Patron deities in the main hall.
Tan ancestral tablets.
Stylized bamboo sills on the front gate.
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When the Chinese immigrated to Penang in the mid 19th to the mid 20th century, they built ornate clan temples that are today heritage sites in Penang. Explore them with AsiaExplorers.
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