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The amazing skill set of George Town artisans | Keeping Penang’s heritage alive

Groucho

Brainy and cheeky. Witty and inventive. Always smoking hot.

From joss-sticks to beaded slippers to rattan chair repairs … ancient trades are part of the warp and weft of Penang’s heritage George Town Lee Beng Chuan is perched on a low orange stool in a cluttered workshop in George Town’s Muda Lane. Next to him is a yellow bucket containing a lump of brown…

Where to stay in George Town | The pick of Penang | Heritage beds

Brando

Charisma and character - and just a little bit game-changing. Action!

There are many great places to stay in the Penang’s heritage city of George Town, most with a colourful story to tell… George Town’s architecture is like the special family occasion where everyone brings a plate and you cross your fingers for a fine feast. Scotland arrives with the lacy cast iron, England turns up…

Tagged penang

The amazing skill set of George Town artisans | Keeping Penang’s heritage alive

Where to stay in George Town | The pick of Penang | Heritage beds

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