Today marks the 6th anniversary of historical George town being recognised as a Unesco world cultural heritage site.
George town is a melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Arab, European, Indonesian, Burmese and Indian settlements. It was an important multi cultural trading port and at one time, one of the most important tin trading ports of the British empire.
Today the festival celebrates its intangible heritage. Its culture that includes its crafts, social practices, rituals and cuisine.












July 8, 2014 at 10:36
It is important to manage the future of my hometown. Many things have been lost in the name of progress.
July 7, 2014 at 23:31
Congratulations on the important 6th anniversary and on this wonderful post!
July 7, 2014 at 05:20
That is a shame, it should definitely be on your list!