FEATURE STORIES 2004
 March
2004
1. Treat of the Real
Thing
(Section: Local
Cuisine)
A roadside
stall keeper in George Town offers a popular Indian delicacy called 'paan',
found nowhere else on the island. Click here
for full story
April
2004
2. People of the Five Rivers
(Section:
Heritage)
The writer
takes a brief look at the colourful, mighty legacy of
the Sikh community in Penang. Click here
for full story
 May
2004
3.
The Penang Floral Fest
(Section:
Calendar of Events)
The festival that draws
on the inspiration of the Garden's natural setting.
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here for full story
June
2004
4.
Race of the ancients
(Section: Calendar of Events)
A look at the awesome
spirit and tradition of Penang's international Dragon Boat festival.
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here for full story
 July
2004
5.
The sensational "king of the
fruits"
(Section: Local
Cuisine)
Durians are
like grapes and wine, or like cheese. They are a food for gourmets, for
connoisseurs. For genuine durian lovers, differentiating taste in accordance
to variety can be a true science. Click here
for full story
6.
The Star on the North East Coast of
Penang
(Section:
Attractions)
A
historical overview of Fort
Cornwallis.
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here for full story
August
2004
7.
Where lies the heart of a
star
(Section:
Heritage)
 The writer visits Tan Sri P. Ramlee's birthplace and shares the vibes
at the original site that ushered Malaysia's greatest screen idol.
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8.
The traditional signboard maker – a dying
trade?
(Section:
Heritage)
It's
inevitable. The art and craft of hand-carving signboards may one day exist
only in memory and history books.
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here for full story
9.
The floral bath (mandi bunga)
ritual
(Section:
Festivals)
There's nothing quite like
the unique floral bath to help one seek a suitable husband or hoping to cast
out unclean vibes. Click
here for full story
 September
2004
10.
Silat – a Malay martial art steeped in
tradition
(Section:
Entertainment)
In the olden
days, silat techniques were handed down like precious family secrets. These
days, exponents are found the world over, even in Western
countries.Click here for full story
11.
Of lanterns and
mooncakes
(Section:
Festivals)
Tale
of two Chinese festivals of lights and colours.
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 October
2004
12. Pastoral charms and rustic women – the batik art of
Teng
(Section:
Heritage)
An appreciation of a local
legend.
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13. The opulent Nyonya Kebaya
(Section: Heritage)
Wearable art that knows
no seasons.
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November
2004
14.
Pesta – Colourful
Penang
(Section:
Calendar of
Events)
"Like
fireworks, this universe is a celebration and you are the spectator contemplating
the splendor. The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there
is in life to celebrate."
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here for full story
December
2004
15. Sanctum sanctorums of the Thai and Burmese
communities
(Section:
Attractions)
   
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temples.
 January 2005
16. Penang's very own Arcadia in the
clouds
(Section:
Attractions)
Savouring a truly unique Penang
heritage – Bukit Bendera
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story
February
2005
17.
The Spring Festival
(Section: Festivals)
The Chinese
observe many festivals, some religious and some secular. The most important
celebration however is the Spring Festival, more commonly known today as
the Chinese New Year. Click
here for full story
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