13 March 2016: Celebrating all things Taiping March 14, 2016 – Posted in: Newsletters

“Taiping has undergone numerous changes but yet managed to retain its distinctive character.” This week we celebrate all things Taiping – the town of everlasting peace. From history and heritage, landmarks to businesses, we put it all into proper perspective in our featured publications. Myriad photographs and a map share space with a biography of a famous Taiping son. Read together, they strike a fine balance between the past and present of Taiping. In this day…

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06 Mar 2016: The Blue Mansion & The Penang Colouring Book March 7, 2016 – Posted in: Newsletters

With a lively interaction between text and illustration, Drawing the Blue Mansion and The Penang Colouring Book artfully captures the heritage of Penang and stimulates the reader’s dimensional imaginations. Picture books are no longer seen as the stuff of young readers. Their contents can range from simple ideas to complex and sophisticated scenarios. Though not exactly a recent phenomenon, picture books, because of their versatility, are now regarded as one of the most important literary formats in…

21 Feb 2016: The Valley of Hope February 25, 2016 – Posted in: Newsletters

The history of the Sungai Buloh leprosy settlement has been vividly captured in a series of books and videos produced by a team of researchers. Featuring many old photographs, brief histories, family reunions and stories of former patients who were forcefully isolated due to their affliction. These journeys from hopelessness and despair to healing and happiness are nothing short of moving. There is little doubt that stories of human interest generate much attention, whatever the…

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…

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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