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Tag: Heritage
Making traditional weapons still relevant as source of income for two friends
IPOH : A handicraft business that deals with making traditional Malay weapons is hardly heard of nowadays with the advancement … More
Family businesses prevail through turbulent times
THE steady stream of customers patronising century-old Xin Kwong Sang Woh in Kajang on a weekday during the lockdown shows … More
Hong Kong artists revive city’s bygone era with miniatures
HONG KONG (AFP) : In a packed metropolis where old buildings are frequently replaced by gleaming skyscrapers, two Hong Kong … More
Singapore Peranakan Indian practises Hinduism, speaks Malay & celebrates Chinese New Year: ‘We’re like rojak’
74-year-old Ponnosamy Kalastree is one of the founders of the Association of Chetti Melaka (Peranakan Indians) Singapore. He talks about … More
The ancient Cambodian silk that was almost lost
Golden silk has run through Cambodia’s history for centuries, and Sophea Pheach is helping to ensure that it is also … More
Manual turn table in Tumpat finally dismantled
The last manual turn table for locomotive in Malaysia located in Tumpat was dismantled today on June 23, 2021, at … More
Penang ferries to be turned into museum, restaurants, tourist rides
The five iconic ferries will be handed over to eligible companies from July 1. GEORGE TOWN : Five of Penang’s … More
Iconic Ipoh Birch Memorial Clock Tower still going strong after 112 years
IPOH : The Birch Memorial Clock Tower, located in front of Ipoh State Mosque, is one of the iconic landmarks … More
VISIT THE CULTURAL MELTING POT OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
FOR THOSE SEEKING THE PERFECT SOUTHEAST ASIAN ESCAPE PACKED WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, DELICIOUS FOOD, ISLAND ADVENTURES AND BREATHTAKING NATURAL … More
Heartbreak as large-scale salvagers loot Southeast Asia’s WWII shipwrecks, war graves
It is an uphill battle to track down the culprits, the programme Undercover Asia finds out. Meanwhile, experts urge greater … More
Bamboo chicks and their shady importance in Malaysia
The word ‘chicks’ can refer to baby chickens, but in this case, we are referring to bamboo chicks – the … More
‘I want the young to join and keep this heritage alive’ – Wau maker, Razi Said
Traditional kite maker Razi Said shares with The Vibes the value of an age-old art form that deserves a loving … More
Leaning tower in Malaysia standing strong after more than 100 years
Malaysia has its own leaning tower – a Chinese-style building that was built in the 19th century during the British … More
More archaeology discoveries at Imperial Citadel
New archaeology discoveries in an excavation area of nearly 1,000sq.m to the northwest of Kính Thiên Palace at the Imperial … More
Seeing the sights of Kuala Terengganu on a walking tour
The city of Kuala Terengganu has a relaxed feel to it. Located in an attractive seaside setting, the city is … More
Use more Jawi, PM tells state govts, local councils
PETALING JAYA : Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has urged state governments, local councils, government-linked companies and government agencies to increase … More
Can Mak Yong survive another decade?
Mak Yong was declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Education, Scientific … More
France submits the baguette for Unesco heritage status
PARIS (AFP) : France has chosen the baguette as its candidate for Unesco intangible cultural heritage status, the government said on Friday … More
Syrian heritage suffered ‘cultural apocalypse
PALMYRA, Syria (AFP) : A decade of war has not only destroyed Syria’s present and poisoned its future, it has … More
Penang’s last trishaw maker to put the brakes on business
GEORGE TOWN: Trishaws used to be a common sight in Penang, but these days, cars and other means of transportation … More
The Hainanese chicken rice debate: Singapore and Malaysia both lay claim to it – who’s right, or are they both wrong?
Adapted from Wenchang chicken, the dish was sold in Malaya and Singapore in the 1940s, the rivalry heated up after … More
Cambodia to get back artefacts lost during Khmer Rouge regime from late British collector Douglas Latchford’s daughter
The antiquities were taken during the Khmer Rouge regime and are being returned by the daughter of controversial art collector … More
‘Catastrophic’: Outrage grows over Egypt’s new tourist attraction
Cairo Eye Ferris wheel along the Nile will attract tourists, say officials, but many Egyptians worry it will destroy Cairo’s … More
