Benny Diong, the last surviving beca-maker in Kuala Lumpur, is the man who put together a new 'KL beca' for the 'Building The Beca - Trades Archive' exhibition at KongsiKL, which runs from April 7-10. Photo: Handout
If you are into history, design, old craftsmanship and documentary work, the Building The Beca - Trades Archive exhibition at KongsiKL, Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur, which opens today at 2pm, is not to be missed.
This Building The Beca pilot project, initiated by photographer/cycling activist Jeffrey JC Lim, is part of the Trades Archive programme that is working to document the building of a beca from beginning to end.
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Building The Beca exhibition
Benny Diong, the last surviving beca-maker in Kuala Lumpur, is the man who put together a new 'KL beca' for the 'Building The Beca - Trades Archive' exhibition at KongsiKL, which runs from April 7-10. Photo: Handout
Jeffrey Lim (facing camera), who initiated the 'Building The Beca' archival project explaining the beca exhibit's historical design to visitors at KongsiKL. - The Star/Daryl Goh
Visitors browsing through the exhibits at the 'Building The Beca' exhibition. Photo: The Star/Daryl Goh
The new "KL Beca" was assembled by using authentic parts sourced from local suppliers in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Daryl Goh
The story of the "KL Beca" designed by the Diong family is told through the exhibition, short film series, interactive tour and dialogue session. Photo: The Star/Daryl Goh
The project also included the restored plans, drawings and drafts of building the 'KL beca.' Photo: Handout
A screen shot from the 'Building The Beca' documentary, filmed by Joshua Kok, featuring Diong (left) and Lim at work building the beca at KongsiKL. Photo: Handout
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