Hainanese Mariners’ Lodge

justbloglah — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:25:44 +0000

While enjoying my walk along Stewart Lane, I spotted this light blue double-storey building which is one of the heritage buildings of Penang.

Founded by a group of Hainanese mariners, the Hainanese Mariners’ Lodge which was once home to itinerant Hainanese mariners and their families in pre-World War II days.

You can find this heritage building at 26-A Stewart Lane, George Town.

Traditional Joss Stick Maker In Penang

justbloglah — Sun, 02 May 2010 11:03:06 +0000

Finally, I had a chance to meet Mr.Lee, the traditional joss stick maker in Penang.

I saw him squatting in front of his shophouse pasting sticky powder to the thin bamboo sticks. With his permission, he happily show me the process of making joss sticks.

He allowed me to take his photos and videos and asked me whether he should take off his glasses. I told him he looks good with his glasses. Mr.Lee had eye operation recently. He wear glasses to protect his eyes from the powder of the joss sticks.

He manually mould the sticky powder to the bamboo sticks, use a roller to roll on the joss sticks (Mr.Lee told me this is bonding process) then let the joss sticks dry under the sun for 2 days.

Tourists interested to take his photos and bought the joss sticks as souvenirs. Students came to capture the photos and videos for their school projects.

You can find Mr. Lee at Lorong Muda (off Stewart Lane), George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The location is near the Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin) temple in Penang.

Here are some of the videos.

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Hainanese Mariners’ Lodge

Traditional Joss Stick Maker In Penang