Julian (partly hidden, grey jacket) briefing Anwar (foreground) about his artwork. — K.T. GOH/The Star
FIND out what “home” means to Penang’s diverse communities at the “I Am Home” art exhibition held at the Penang Harmony Centre.
There are life stories from 20 selected individuals of different genders, faiths and ethnicities, told through a combination of drawings and interview snippets.
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‘Nyonya Dance’ features Oon Suan See, a Peranakan who loves sharing elements of her culture like music and dance with the wider community.
‘Dhoby Ghaut’ shares the story of N. Santa Thevi Nagoo whose family still runs a business washing laundry by hand, by the river off York Close in George Town.
‘Balik Pulau Farmer’ tells the story of Natjamudin Muhamad Zain from Permatang Tepi, Balik Pulau, who has been working the land since he was 13.
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