The George Town Heritage Celebrations 2024, held on July 7 around Armenian Street and Acheh Street in the inner city, is distinguished by its interactive experiences designed to showcase Penang's rich and diverse cultural heritage, with a particular aim of engaging younger audiences.
Ng Boon Nee, the event producer from George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI), highlighted that the workshop format fosters more tangible connections, enhancing the overall experience.
This year, the event featured 16 workshops and six interactive dance stations, with a special emphasis on George Town's built heritage and architecture, which are essential components of its Outstanding Universal Value.
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Ng Boon Nee, the event producer from George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI), highlighted that the workshop format fosters more tangible connections, enhancing the overall experience.
This year, the event featured 16 workshops and six interactive dance stations, with a special emphasis on George Town's built heritage and architecture, which are essential components of its Outstanding Universal Value.
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00:00The Georgetown Heritage Celebrations 2024, held on July 7th around Armenian Street and
00:09Aceh Street in the inner city, is notable for its use of interactive experiences to
00:14promote Penang's rich and diverse cultural heritage, aiming to attract younger crowds.
00:20Instead of static exhibitions or tedious seminars, the event offers hands-on workshops that allow
00:24visitors to actively engage in the activities, providing a fun and relevant way to experience
00:30and appreciate what might otherwise be perceived as old-fashioned pursuits.
00:44This interactive approach is key to the longevity of these traditions.
00:48The Georgetown Heritage Celebrations started in 2008 to commemorate the city's joint inscription
00:53with Malacca as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
00:57Organized by Georgetown World Heritage Incorporated, GTWHI, the event is typically held on July
01:037th, now known as Heritage Day, and a public holiday in Penang.
01:08Event producer Ng Boon Nee said this year's celebration attracted the largest crowd ever,
01:13with approximately 18,000 visitors over its four-and-a-half-hour duration.
01:17She emphasized that the workshop approach helps people create more tangible connections,
01:22making the experience more meaningful.
01:24This year, the event featured 16 workshops and six interactive dance stations, with a
01:29special focus on Georgetown's built heritage and architecture, which are key elements of
01:34its outstanding universal value.
01:36Penang Chief Minister Chow Kwon-yow and other state leaders attended the celebrations, touring
01:41both events.
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