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Have you heard of Concubine Lane? A unique name right? It’s a lane in the old town of Ipoh, Malaysia.
Another 2 lanes nearby are called the Wife Lane and the First Concubine Lane. It’s said that after a fire in Ipoh Old Town in 1892, the mining tycoon Yao Tet Shin gave away the rebuilt houses on these lanes to his 3 wives. That’s how the 3 lanes got their names from the locals. Another legend has it that concubines of some wealthy men lived in these lanes.
I have no idea where the concubines or their offsprings are nowadays, and this lane has been transformed into a lively place full of shops and restaurants. You can find all kinds of local crafts and food specialties on this street. I took this picture with my phone when being caught in a sudden tropical shower.
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