tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post6953608038741073313..comments2024-03-07T04:58:07.400-06:00Comments on Malaysian Meanders: Penang's Vanishing Heritage TradesMichele {Malaysian Meanders}http://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-83818998694740983862013-09-06T13:11:53.550-05:002013-09-06T13:11:53.550-05:00It is sad when these special trades/crafts get so ...It is sad when these special trades/crafts get so limited...I loved my visit to Penang a few years ago and traveling around the island, thanks for sharing theseNoel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-15805998739759239472013-06-27T20:29:32.567-05:002013-06-27T20:29:32.567-05:00Wow nice article, I'm a Penangite and all thes...Wow nice article, I'm a Penangite and all these trades had never crossed my mind till I came across this (I'm from the younger generation of course). Got to go back and do some exploring..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-58295048159946507982013-06-05T00:42:03.295-05:002013-06-05T00:42:03.295-05:00Very interesting glimpse into Penang's cuture,...Very interesting glimpse into Penang's cuture, thanks :)Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-33138083972647296112013-05-31T17:08:03.641-05:002013-05-31T17:08:03.641-05:00What a great tour! The last time I was in Penang I...What a great tour! The last time I was in Penang I had a map that had all of these shops marked. I visited many of them. I do remember the Joss Stick Shop.Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-82992234019904592542013-05-31T05:09:28.747-05:002013-05-31T05:09:28.747-05:00I visited Georgetown in 1983 - it looks as if it&#...I visited Georgetown in 1983 - it looks as if it's probably changed hugely. Your lovely photos brought back some lovely memories - thanks for the mind trip :)Johannahttp://www.zigazag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-16538893174475074122013-05-30T19:54:35.368-05:002013-05-30T19:54:35.368-05:00There's no apprentice at the Joss Stick shop. ...There's no apprentice at the Joss Stick shop. He's proud that his own children are off at better jobs instead of one that pays mere pennies a day. It must be so strange for him to know that he is the last of a kind. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-50837726631901949032013-05-30T19:52:27.154-05:002013-05-30T19:52:27.154-05:00Fireworks are technically illegal, but people shoo...Fireworks are technically illegal, but people shoot them off all the time. I have no idea where they buy them. Penang certainly doesn't have the Fireworks stands I see on the outskirts of Texas towns.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-79968998222057243052013-05-30T17:23:46.982-05:002013-05-30T17:23:46.982-05:00Thanks for telling us about Lee Beng Chuan. Fancy...Thanks for telling us about Lee Beng Chuan. Fancy moulding and making the joss sticks by hand. Having done it for so many years it must be second nature to him. Joss Stick smoke spiralling up to fill a temple is a surreal experience. It is good also that he has his joss stick craft to keep him young. Does he have an apprentice I wonder?<br />I would love to be let loose in Seang Hin Leong cane ware shop!Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-67858430481842012492013-05-30T10:10:17.587-05:002013-05-30T10:10:17.587-05:00Hi Michelle, what an interesting tour. There'...Hi Michelle, what an interesting tour. There's nothing like handmade crafts and knowing who and where they were made. In this age of mass production, I come appreciate them more. It's sad to think that some of this tradition will imminently come to end.Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-48492015076408348572013-05-30T08:41:21.536-05:002013-05-30T08:41:21.536-05:00What an amazing tour; I love things like this. You...What an amazing tour; I love things like this. Your photos beautifully illustrated the narrative.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-30302037376155264532013-05-30T06:41:37.881-05:002013-05-30T06:41:37.881-05:00What a great post! I loved learning more about the...What a great post! I loved learning more about the city and culture of Penang! At first glance, I thought the joss sticks were fireworks. Tonya {The Traveling Praters}http://thetravelingpraters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-14273519551391273982013-05-30T00:37:19.177-05:002013-05-30T00:37:19.177-05:00As always, I'm captivated by your images.As always, I'm captivated by your images.Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-28668122206672326122013-05-29T21:43:21.483-05:002013-05-29T21:43:21.483-05:00I love traditional markets and traditional crafts,...I love traditional markets and traditional crafts, so thank you for taking me on this tour in George Town through Travel Photo Thursday. If I ever go back to Penang it will be on my list.<br />Have a wonderful week. Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.com