Photographs & Paintings
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The earliest photograph currently in the VOP archive was dated 1869 – these are wonderful images of life and architecture as the Straits Settlement of Penang grew over the years.
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Maps
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The original Visions of Penang online archive was a collection of historic survey maps of the Island and mainland of Pulau Pinang, Penang, or Prince of Wales Island, as it was once known.
Malay Manuscripts
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Penang may not be well known in Malay manuscripts or as a place for its writing and production; nevertheless we cannot overlook its significance to the history of the state and its regions.
Building Plans / Plans
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The ‘building plan’ category is new to Visions of Penang online archive and to date includes design proposal plans and schemes as well as building plans from the mid 1880s.
From The Light Letters Collection: Correspondence Between Sultan Abdullah Mukaram Shah And Francis Light
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Sultan Abdullah Mukaram Shah ruled Kedah from 1778 until 1797. During his time, Pulau Pinang was occupied by Francis Light.
George Town in the New Normal
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The State Government of Penang through George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) will allocate RM1 million to launch the “George Town in the New Normal” Project to regenerate and assist Penang’s cultural heritage sector’s transition to the New Normal.
George Town World Heritage Incorporated Heritage Recognition and Awards 2020
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The inaugural George Town World Heritage Incorporated Heritage Recognition and Awards 2020 is now open for nominations to honour individuals and groups with outstanding contributions to the Outstanding Universal Value of the George Town World Heritage Site.
LIVING HERITAGE RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION PROGRAMME 2019
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George Town World Heritage Incorporated has introduced Living Heritage Recognition and Appreciation Programme 2019 to give recognition to long-standing establishments of skilled trades and crafts in the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Free Traditional Opera Performance in Penang
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The award-winning Taiwanese opera troupe Tang Mei Yun Taiwanese Opera Company will return with a traditional opera performance in Penang this July in conjunction with George Town Heritage Celebrations 2019, as invited by George Town World Heritage Incorporated.
Pastry Baker
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PASTRY BAKER Mr Leong How Keng Leong Chee Kee C8, People’s Court, Lebuh Cintra 10100 George Town, Penang.
