About the tour Not many people know that the charming 130-year-old church of St Anne, some 2km from Bukit Mertajam town, carries a forgotten legacy of French missionaries who were active in this part of the world in the 19th century. Fewer still are aware that on the very same grounds lies a huge rock […]
Date: 17th March 2018 (Saturday) Time: 3pm-5pm Venue: Penang Heritage Trust Office, 26 Church Street, George Town. Donations: RM10 (members)/ RM 20 (non-members) RSVP: info@pht.org.my or call +604 264 2631 Abstract In this talk, the speakers would enlighten the audience on the concept of gentrification, and illustrate how and where does it usually take place.
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Date: 10 February 2018 (Saturday) Time: 4pm – 6pm Venue: Boon San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Victoria Street, George Town. Donations: RM15 (members)/ RM30 (non-members) [Refreshments are included. Space is limited] RSVP: info@pht.org.my or call +604 264 2631 Do you know there is another Khoo Kongsi in George Town built earlier than the famous Leong San
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Date: 27th January 2018 (Saturday) Time: 10am – 12pm Venue: Church of Assumption, Farquhar Street, George Town Penang Donations: RM 15 (Members)/ RM30 (Non- members) Speakers:Msgr Michael Cheah, Architect Edmond Khoo & Curator Mr Khoo Boo Chia RSVP: info@pht.org.my or call +604- 264 2631 Note: Please wear appropriate attire (no shorts and singlets). Non-Catholic visitors are
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Date: 19th November 2017 (Sunday) Time: 2pm – 3.30pm Venue: Penang Heritage Trust, 26 Church Street Donations: RM 5(members)/ RM 20 (non-members) RSVP: info@pht.org.my or call +604 264 2631 Talk Synopsis: We pass it on a daily basis, but what do you know about the little graveyard on Northam Road? You are cordially invited to
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The Sustainability Paradox: Developing and Managing Tourism at Urban World Heritage sites Abstract Is increased tourism good or bad for Penang? How much should people be willing to allow their community to evolve in the chase for the tourism ringgit? 2017 was designated as the year of International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. Under
Penang Heritage Trust’s next site visit is to Fort Cornwallis. Details of the visit are as follows: Date: 27 August 2017 (Sunday) Time: 3pm to 5pm Venue: Fort Cornwallis (Entrance facing City Hall) Donations: RM15 (members)/ RM30 (non-members) Fort Cornwallis was built as early as 1786, when Captain Francis Light first landed in Penang. The
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Penang Heritage Trust Site Visit 2017: Penang House of Music Date: 23 April 2017 (Sunday) Time: 2pm to 3pm Venue: Penang House of Music, Level 4, KOMTAR Donations: RM20 (members)/ RM30 (non-members) RSVP: info@pht.org.my or call +604 264 2631 A celebration of Penang’s glorious musical heritage and cultural diversity with carefully curated exhibitions and
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Dear Penang Heritage Trust member, Good day! Firstly, allow us to thank you for your participation with the Penang Heritage Trust. Your support has enabled us to strive and push for better conservation and protection of Penang’s rich and diverse heritage and culture. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that
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