Cultural pride: The Teochew Puppet and Opera House preserves the traditional art of iron-rod puppetry and Chinese opera performances.
GEORGE TOWN: The Teochew language and culture have persevered despite demographic shifts affecting the community.
Although few people still speak the Teochew dialect, the Teochew Puppet and Opera House (TPOH) remains one of Malaysia’s last bastions, preserving the traditional art of iron-rod puppetry and Chinese opera performances.
