The Thai Pak Koong Temple is located in King Street, Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
THE RM3mil restoration work on the Penang Thai Pak Koong (Fu De Ci) Temple in King Street has won it the 2021 Unesco Asia Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
The 211-year-old temple was among nine award-winning projects selected from six countries across the Asia and Pacific region.
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A temple worker Lim choy hoe at the Over 200 years old Fu De Ci Temple heritage buliding in King Street, Penang. ( Dec 02, 2021 ) - LIM BENG TATT /The Star
The Thai Pak Koong Temple is located in King Street, Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
A view of the altar in the Thai Pak Koong Temple dedicated to the God of Prosperity.
A photographer zooming in on the relief sculptures that often depict scenes from Chinese legends.
Intricate relief sculptures and carvings can be observed on the pillars and beams.
Temple assistant Yeow Goay Chye at the temple courtyard.
Brief Caption: Over 200 years old Fu De Ci Temple heritage buliding in King Street, Penang.(Dec 02, 2021) - LIM BENG TATT/The Star
Lio with a photograph showing Tan’s presence with the committee at the start of the restoration works in 2017.
The late Tan was a man with high standards in terms of heritage conservation, says Lio.
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