31 Jan 2016: Stories and landmarks of Penang and George Town February 15, 2016 – Posted in: Newsletters

Our featured books this week are remarkable examples of historical and cultural narratives brought to life through articulate research and sumptuous photographs of famous landmarks and peoples. Their stories are presented in a readable manner that will appeal to a broad audience. The books can be enjoyed from the comfort of your chair or be taken along as guides during an active walking tour. George Town – World Heritage Site (Mark Thompson, Karl Steinberg &…

23 Jan 2016: The Chulia in Penang – historical talk & exhibition (Jan 2016) – Posted in: Newsletters

Please join us for a historical talk on Saturday, 30 January, 2016 and an exhibition from 28th January to 28th March, 2016 in Kuala Lumpur. The events are organised by the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. Entrance is free for both events. Seats for the talk are limited; please RSVP via email to education@iamm.org.my or call 03-2270 5111/5101/5103. The Chulia Diaspora, Mosque and Endowments Lecture The Chulia in Penang Photography Exhibition The Chulia Diaspora, Mosque and Endowments Date: Saturday, 30 January, 2016 Time:…

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19 Dec 2015: Singapore & The Silk Road of The Sea December 21, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

Replace the camel with the ship, change the dusty dry deserts to an immensity of water; instead of the caravanserai, imagine a chain of seaports on the edge of the great Asian landmass; instead of nomadic bandits, think of pirates and you will begin to understand why the Silk Road of the Sea deserves more attention than it has received. The famed ‘Silk Road’ is a network of trade routes that traversed across Asia to the Mediterranean Sea. Celebrated in…

Old Trees, the Living Heritage in Penang December 9, 2015 – Posted in: In The News

会呼吸的古迹老树世纪遮荫 Old Trees, the Living Heritage in Penang 一座美丽的城市，通常种满绿树。槟城树多，泰半过百岁。英殖民政府1802年开始种树，将多种热带树木引进移植，成就今日绿叶成荫。两百年过去，老树继续茁壮参天。它们比一些战前老房子还老，它们是会呼吸的古迹。只不过，尽管天天见面，人们不知树有树名，忽略了槟城老树是东南亚区域里长得特多特好的。 Penang is a beautiful city full of trees. Since British colonial government started to plant trees in 1802, and introduced a variety of tropical trees in Penang, today these century-old trees that are older than some prewar old buildings turn out to be a living heritage. Despite living in…

Heritage Trees of Penang—Kew Bulletin review November 26, 2015 – Posted in: Reviews

As Head of the Arboretum at Kew where I curate the outdoor temperate tree collections in the UK, this work is not the normal subject of a book that you will ﬁnd in my library at home, but is a valuable new addition to my shelves that I have since used as reference. On my summer vacation to Florida in 2011, I visited the Fairchild Botanic Garden in Miami where I was introduced to a…

‘Living Landscapes’ review by Creighton Connolly November 23, 2015 – Posted in: Reviews

Living Landscapes Connected Communities: Culture, Environment and Change across Asia Justine Vaz and Narumol Aphinives (eds). Areca Books, George Town, 2014, pp. xxviii + 344 (ISBN 967-571-911-7). This ambitious book is derived from a multiyear project titled ‘Community-based Initiatives toward Human–Ecological Balance’, which was initiated by the Asia Pacific Intellectuals (API) Foundation and centred upon five diverse sites across Asia. This captivating volume examines the lives and environments of each community visited and asks how the residents in each place have…

06 Nov 2015: Legacy of the Rawas November 16, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

The stories behind culture and history should be read in as many languages as possible. A good part of Malaysia’s history has a direct and intimate kinship with the Rawas and an appreciation of the nation’s heritage would be incomplete without the written and oral testimonies in the mother tongue—replete with all the unique nuances and patois. The inevitable forward march of progress, coupled with the passage of time, often impacts upon a community’s connection…

16 Oct 2015: Peranakan Heritage Museum & Parting Glances – Posted in: Newsletters

This house fills me with pride, a reminder of my heritage and the rich and unique culture of the Peranakan Chinese…As I live and love the Peranakan way of life, my hope is that the conservation of this house as a museum will encourage the learning, appreciation and preservation of this beautiful culture.- Chan Kim Sinn, Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum The two pictorial publications featured this week raises a topic which heritage watchers are familiar…

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10 Oct 2015—Malaysian festivals and celebrations November 9, 2015 – Posted in: Newsletters

Music, dance, trance, colour, ritual, history and community involvement are all part of what makes a festival attractive to both residents and tourists alike. When you add to that mix the diversity of its peoples, Festivals of Malaysia will take you on a festival journey like no other.—Keith Hockton Imagine a calendar or a country without festivals and holidays—it would be like a fine opera without the staging—utterly bland and lifeless ! This is even…

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02 Oct 2015: Macao—People and Places, Past and Present – Posted in: Newsletters

Macao: People & Places, Past & Present evokes the city in all its richness and diversity. Full of fascinating details, unexpected anecdotes and superb photography, even those who thought they knew Macao will learn a great deal.—Sir Roger Lobo (1923-2015), Vision 2047 Foundation Macao: People and Places, Past and Present isn’t your typical travel guide to a popular tourist destination. Neither is it a plodding and academic historical chronicle. Yes, there are plenty of lush and…

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