Photo Essay - Penang Monthly (Page 7)

The Beat of Our Souls: Kuda Kepang and the Spiritual Self

5 min read

The more complex rituals of the Kuda Kepang, as practiced by skilled performers, go beyond the colour and the delight. They demand our intellectual attention for something deeply rooted in our primeval past.

by Cheryl J Hoffmann

Everyday India

5 min read

In recent years, news headlines have pictured India as a land of fear, abuse and, in particular, rape. As a lover of the subcontinent and someone who has travelled to 30 of its 36 states and union territories, I beg to disagree.

by Marco Ferrarese & Chan Kit Yeng

The Last Parang Maker

3 min read

Uncle Chan, or Api, has worked at his traditional parang workshop in Kuala Selangor since his youth, inheriting the trade from his late father.

by Azri Zainul

Faces of Central Asia

5 min read

At the crossroads of China, the Middle East and the former Soviet Empire, Central Asia remains one of the most rugged and adventurous regions of Asia.

by Marco Ferrarese & Chan Kit Yeng

Past Lives

4 min read

We leaves, thinking we don't want to return. When we finally do, we wish we'd never left.

by Yong Yen Nie

The Nomadic Experience

4 min read

Mongolia has proven itself to be one of the most challenging countries to travel in – the long hours of driving on bumpy tracks are a sure test for your backbone. That being said, there can be no other experience like the Mongolian experience.

by Ch’ng Chin Chin

George Town festival 2013

4 min read

The George Town Festival, which ran from June to July this year, thrilled locals and tourists alike. Here's a recap of the vibrant cultural extravaganza.

by Penang Monthly

While the Women Meet, the Men Cook

4 min read

Women empowerment is a term many people take for granted. It’s like buying an organic food product; you won’t necessarily taste the difference compared to its non-organic equivalent.

by Puah Sze Ning

The Kim Giak Low Choon Teochew Opera Troupe

3 min read

It all began when Goh Hooi Ling (also known as Ling Goh) represented Penang at the International Teochew Festival in China in 2008. Being a third generation traditional Chinese opera performer, she could not resist the idea of having her own opera troupe.

by Ch’ng Shi P’ng

The Rest of Sabah

3 min read

Over the last few weeks, Sabah demanded the attention, thoughts and prayers of Malaysians as a small group of Suluks’ claim to the northern Borneo state of Sabah led to bloodshed in the town of Lahad Datu, shocking a country which has enjoyed many years of peace.

by Puah Sze Ning

Jalan-Jalan Cari Datuk: Interpretations

4 min read

To “jalan-jalan cari Datuk” is admittedly my favourite way to explore Malaysia. Unexpected Datuk stories can be found around corners, down lanes and right in front of us.

by Cheryl J Hoffmann

To The Streets

2 min read

Excitement and anxiety were in the air on April 28, as thousands clad in yellow (and a smattering of green) marched and staged the third Bersih protest rally to demand electoral reforms.

by Ang Ming Chee & Ong Ee Lynn & Puah Sze Ning

Ang Ming Chee Ong Ee Lynn