Guilds that Built Penang
by
Pan Yi Chieh
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Vestiges of Penang’s Entrepot Days
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As the last surviving Chinese surname jetties in Penang today, the beginnings of the Clan Jetties are intertwined with the island’s once-bustling entrepot...
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The Lions Dance On
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The lion dance is usually performed on Chinese festive occasions to bring luck and drive away evil spirits, and during Chinese New Year, lorries ferrying lion d...
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