{"product_id":"penang-paper-effigies-workshop-visit-14-november-2026","title":"[14 Nov 2026, 1pm] Penang Paper Effigies: Visit to 358 Custom Effigies Workshop","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePenang Paper Effigies: Craft, Culture \u0026amp; Contemporary Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Penang Hidden Gems for a visit to 358 Custom Effigies Workshop in George Town’s McCallum neighbourhood on 14 November 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Discover the world of traditional paper effigies and the craftspeople keeping this intricate heritage alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEvent details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 November 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:00–3:00 PM (Malaysia time, UTC+8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 358 Custom Effigies Workshop, McCallum neighbourhood, George Town, Penang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganiser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penang Hidden Gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe craft behind the paper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatured in Nikkei Asia’s “Built to burn: Penang’s paper effigies enter the art world,” the workshop is run by father-and-son team Koh Ah Bah and Koh Eng Keat, also known as Sam Koh. Their work transforms paper and delicate bertam palm frames into elaborate offerings connected with Chinese Taoist ancestor worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom replicas of everyday objects to detailed houses, these creations bring together craftsmanship, remembrance and belief. The article also explores how Koh Eng Keat connects this traditional craft with contemporary music and performance through his band, LING.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shop visit offers an opportunity to encounter a living Penang craft and appreciate the cultural stories behind objects traditionally made to be burned as offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto credits (both photos): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/358penangpaperart\/?hl=en\"\u003e358 Penang Paper Art (@358penangpaperart)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penang Hidden Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794553831739,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4773\/3819\/files\/effigy.png?v=1793001967","url":"https:\/\/penanghiddengems.com\/products\/penang-paper-effigies-workshop-visit-14-november-2026","provider":"Penang Hidden Gems (Persatuan Pencinta Sejarah Dan Warisan Pulau Pinang)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}