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By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Selangor, Malaysia ; National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), 2010.Description: 1 digital video disc : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Summary: The UNESCO World Heritage city of Georgetown, Penang harbours not only historical buildings but also some of Malaysia's last traditional craftsmen such as Mr. Lee Beng Chuan, who still makes joss sticks by hand. Against the tide of mass-produced joss sticks flooding the market this Chinese New Year, 80-year-old Lee is determined to make a special 12-foot high dragon joss stick entirely by hand. It's an uphill task but one he hopes will secure a place for his craft as a precious piece of heritage that should be kept alive.
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The UNESCO World Heritage city of Georgetown, Penang harbours not only historical buildings but also some of Malaysia's last traditional craftsmen such as Mr. Lee Beng Chuan, who still makes joss sticks by hand. Against the tide of mass-produced joss sticks flooding the market this Chinese New Year, 80-year-old Lee is determined to make a special 12-foot high dragon joss stick entirely by hand. It's an uphill task but one he hopes will secure a place for his craft as a precious piece of heritage that should be kept alive.

APA citation style : Discovery Channel. (2010). The Joss Stick Maker [motion picture]. Selangor, Malaysia : National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas).

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