Compiling George Town’s cultural heritage

January 2015 PHOTO ESSAY
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While George Town’s historic cityscape and architecture were duly recognised by Unesco in 2008, of significant importance to the city’s inscription was its living cultural or intangible heritage. Over an intensive four-month period, groups of researchers from George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) hit the streets, knocking on doors and conducting thorough interviews with the people who make this city so unique, focusing on traditional traders, artisans and artists. “We couldn’t leave any stone unturned as this was the baseline...

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