From Ipoh and proud of it

She didn’t appreciate it during her childhood days but now, looking back, our columnist is nostalgic about Canning Garden Market, Ipoh. — Alexandra Wong

“Never realised why the Canning Garden market is Dad’s favourite until I took a good look at its surroundings today: It’s so green, like a park.”

I didn’t put much thought into my Facebook post, which was accompanied with a photo of the market. Minutes later, I watched in astonishment as the number of Likes and comments climbed and climbed ... what gives? Why on Earth do so many people relate to some boring throwaway observation about a humble neighbourhood market?