Pan Yi Chieh - Penang Monthly (Page 3)

Getting the Most Out of Heritage Restoration

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In heritage management, focusing on the tangible elements is generally the first step. This is due to their comparative visibility, to well-developed restoratio...

Muntri – A Peaceful and Charming Street Just a Step Away from the Madding Crowd

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LEBUH MUNTRI IS a relatively quiet street that runs parallel to the bustling Lebuh Chulia, one of the main trading streets in George Town. Research suggests tha...

George Town Festival: Surviving Covid and Other Changes

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THE GEORGE TOWN Festival (GTF), since its inception in 2010, has gone from strength to strength, cementing its name as one of the most important art festivals i...

Arts-ED: Getting People to Know Each Other

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PENANG-BASED ARTS-ED works at finding creative ways to connect culturally-diverse young Malaysians. Besides making sure that the young learn art techniques, it...

The Creative Industries as Cultural and Economic Catalyst

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THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES can be widely defined as activities that are focused on creativity, skill and talent; and that have the potential for wealth and job cre...

Neighbourhood Support Sustains Small Businesses in George Town

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Photo: Regina HooWHEN ONE TALKS about new creative ventures, nine times out of 10 it has to do with the uniqueness of the products and services on offer....

Sculpturing Public Spaces

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FOLLOWING GEORGE TOWN’S listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the issue of public spaces has received much attention. Be it owned privately or publicly...

Renewed Spaces, Renewed City

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WHILE WE NEED social interactions in our daily lives to feel a sense of belonging, there are also some moments where we need space for thinking and reading. As...

A New Dynamism Pervades the City’s Art Scene

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The visual art scene in Penang has for many decades now been nourished with various elements borrowed from local and neighbouring regions. In recent years, howe...