Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021 01:50 PM MYTGTWHI General Manager Ang Ming Chee said the awards is the first step to recognising the artisans and organisations for their dedication and contribution to their respective fields. — Picture by Sayuti ZainudinGEORGE TOWN, April 21 — A total of 56 organisations and 28 individuals consisting of artisans and cultural traders were selected as recipients of George Town World Heritage Incorporated’s inaugural heritage recognition and awards 2020.
“During the assessment process, we were informed that some old documentation had been lost due to incidents such as World War II, fire or floods. There were four different categories under the lifetime achievement awards where individuals are recognised for their mastery of skills, dedication on knowledge transmission, cultural heritage advocacy work and outstanding efforts and dedication.
The organisations are Ghee Hiang Manufacturing Co Sdn Bhd ; Hameediyah Restaurant ; Kwongtuck Sundries and Liquors Sdn Bhd ; Hospital Lam Wah Ee Chinese Medicine Division ; Penang Fooi Chew Association ; Red House Alcohol Distributor ; Thai Pak Koong Temple Tanjung Tokong ; and Yin Oi Tong Co Sdn Bhd .
There were also four honourable mentions by the jury and four special mentions by the jury under the conservation, enhancement and adaptation award.
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