PHT Talk: Sustainable Development in Hong Kong and Penang
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PHT Talk: 1914 The Battle of Penang and its Aftermath
Penang was one of the odd places outside Europe embroiled in World War 1. The Cenotaph (War Memorial) at Esplanade marks this episode which eventually led to the strengthening of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Eugene Quah and Clement Liang, two local history buffs will share insight into the Battle of Penang 1914 and its aftermath.
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PHT Talks: Dr. Vicki Ooi
PHT Talks: ‘From Prison to Freedom’ in Penang Speaker: Dr. Vicki Ooi Date: 22nd October 2023 (Saturday) Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm Venue: PHT Office Fees: RM10 (members)/ RM 25 (non-members) Dr. Vicki Ooi, a renowned playwriter and pioneer in introducing Western play in translation in Hong Kong, will be speaking about her career and experiences
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PHT Site Visit: Mount Erskine
PHT Site Visit: Mount Erskine: Penang’s forgotten ‘Flagstaff Hill’ Date: 30th September 2023 (Saturday) Time: 9am – 11am Venue: Pearl Hill Tua Pek Kong Did you know that there is a forgotten ‘Flagstaff Hill’ along the northern coast of Penang? Historical drawings and building footprints of Mount Erskine (better known as Pearl Hill) indicate the
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PHT Site Visit: Paper Effigy Maker
PHT Site Visit: Paper Effigy Maker Date: 23rd July 2023 (Sunday) Time: 2pm – 4pm Have you ever wondered why paper effigies of various objects are made and burnt during Chinese funeral rituals? Do you want to experience how these paper effigies were made? Penang Heritage Trust is organising a visit to Mr. Samm Koh
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PHT Site Visit: Ayer Itam Reservoir
PHT Site Visit: Ayer Itam Reservoir Date: 26th August 2023 (Saturday) Time: 9am – 12pm Water plays an important role in the early days of Penang. George Town became a favored port of call along the East-West route because of its clean, fresh water. Reservoirs, aqueducts, and a wide range of water infrastructure were constructed
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PHT Site Visit: Guillemard Reservoir
PHT Site Visit: Guillemard Reservoir Date: 24th June 2023 (Sunday) Time: 9am – 12pm Water plays an important role in the early days of Penang. George Town became a favored port of call along the East-West route because of its clean, fresh water. Reservoirs, aqueducts, and a wide range of water infrastructure were constructed to
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PHT Talks: My Grandfather’s Suitcase: A migrant’s journey from China to Nanyang
My Grandfather’s Suitcase: A migrant’s journey from China to Nanyang What was it like for a 19-year-old man to leave his hometown in China in the early 20th century? What did he have to go through to bring his family to then-Malaya? When Gaik Siang’s grandfather passed away in 1997, he left with her an
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St. Xavier’s Institution Exclusive Site Visit
PHT Site Visit returns after the lockdowns with an exclusive visit to St. Xavier’s Institution, the oldest Lasallian school in Southeast Asia, this April. Bro. Jason Blaikie, Brother Director of SXI, will be hosting this special visit, providing us with a glimpse of the rich history, tradition and culture of SXI, interwoven into the history
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