THE Penang government is working tirelessly to strike a balance between tourism development, environment, heritage and local culture.
State Tourism Development, Heritage, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said that the state aimed at promoting sustainable tourism.
“We want to ensure continuous conservation of our cultural heritage. Our living heritage – the joss stick maker, songkok maker, and traditional artisans – contribute to the intangible heritage of Penang.
“We also have the Street of Harmony where various places of worship are located along this street (Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling). I welcome all of you to witness this celebration of diversity,” Yeoh said during the 22nd Inter-Island Tourism Policy (ITOP) Forum gala dinner at Khoo Kongsi on Oct 24.
The theme for the two-day forum was ‘Connecting Culture, Arts and Nature’.
The delegates from the ITOP member regions were treated to Penang famous street food and multi-cultural dance performance.
Story by Tanushalini Moroter
Pix by Adleena Rahayu Ahmad Radzi