Photo Essay - Penang Monthly (Page 6)

Entranced (and possessed) in Sumatra

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During a trip to Berastagi, a mountain town at the foot of the active Sybayak volcano in northern Sumatra, we saw ultimate proof of that when we stumbled across a street ritual called reog ponorogo.

by Marco Ferrarese & Chan Kit Yeng

Something fishy in Kampung Sungai Udang

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A visit to Nibong Tebal is never complete without dropping by Kampung Sungai Udang. This fishermen’s village is located at the end of Sungai Kerian towards the Straits of Malacca.

by Ivan Lim

The Trishaw Maker of George Town

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Saw Chin Choon is a traditional trishaw maker in George Town. His workshop is located on Lebuh Stewart, just behind the Goddess of Mercy temple.

by Ivan Lim

Chowrasta,after the market closes

3 min read

This is a compilation of images from my personal project capturing moments and activities during after-trade hours at Chowrasta Market.

by Azri Zainul

The Kelantan Floods

4 min read

Freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker Jules Ong was one of many to organise contributions of such aid to be delivered to blind spots in the coverage of flood relief efforts.

by Danny Lim

Linked by Bike!

1 min read

Malaysia’s first public-sharing bicycle system, LinkBike, was launched in 2016. Within a year, the cheerfully blue bicycles have become a common sight on...

by Ivan Lim

Compiling George Town’s Cultural Heritage

6 min read

From food to idols, books to garlands, worship and spirituality are tightly interwoven into the city’s fabric; all this is compiled into a book published by GTWHI, Penang’s Living Legacy: Heritage Traders of George Town, and reproduced here in brief.

by Penang Monthly

Penang: From dawn to dusk

Penang has more than heritage attractions on offer; there are also a lot of scenic sites on the outskirts. What’s more, at night, if you go far and look h...

by Ivan Lim

The Life of A Living Goddess

4 min read

In Nepal, there is a centuries-old Hindu tradition of worshiping pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of divine female energy. Kumari Devi, or Kumari, is revered and worshipped by some of the country’s Hindus as well as Buddhists as a living goddess, the incarnation of Durga.

by Chris Jung

The Dedicated Carver

1 min read

Kok Ah Wah is a master in traditional carved signboards. His late father, at the age of 14, migrated from China and started as an apprentice in the trade on Penang Island.

by Azri Zainul

Charcoal Makers of Kampung Keluat

3 min read

A sign that the charcoal is ready is when the smell of burning wood turns from a spicy scent to a herbal one. When this transformation happens, the chimney is sealed and the logs left to cure.

by Chris Jung

At the Heart of Bukit Mertajam

2 min read

Bukit Mertajam, once an agricultural settlement, is today a prosperous commercial centre. The town gained attention from the British in the nineteenth century and its growth has continued unabated.

by Mohd Shahrizal