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image copyright Kris lee 2012
The author/owner has compiled for record, a collection of Penang Hokkien rhymes and ditties to capture the essence and spirit of his hoi polloi, a community originating from the southern province of Fujian, China where individuals climbed aboard bum boats, crossing the South China Sea to settle in faraway lands as a way out from hardship carrying along with them in their journey, nothing except their trademark ponytails, a biscuit tin of effects and their beliefs, very much rooted in Confucianism. These ditties retell their story and their lifestyle way back then so that the younger generation can gain an insight and foothold to their past.
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Ah Kong Bo Looi Ah Kong Oo Looi
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Bo Pneh Bo Thnia Swnooi Ho Mia
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Chai Bee Chai Chek Lai Chee Kay
Chit Chieu Phak Nor Chieu Ch’eng
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Knia Kiam Kor, Kniar Phnai Lor
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Oo Looi Ay Ang, Bo Looi Ay Bor
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(This compilation is constantly updated. Author wishes to thank all who have generously contributed to this ever growing list.)
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fiveloaf 
I am browsing your photographs for each section. They’re wonderful.
tq 47. b& w street photography is another hobby of mine. i plan to publish it into a
coffee table book one day alongside many others i took about life in penang. what you
see are candid shots devoid of manipulation and cropping. i am a purist where photography
is concern. i don’t believe in manipulating snapshots. in fact they are all captioned but
i still can’t find time to copy and paste the words in. otherwise it is even more
interesting! tq for taking notice!
What type of camera are you using?
I love your ‘eye’ for the natural and spontaneous. I also do not like manipulated scenes. Your images are very engaging and appealing.
its a lumix tz20 digital camera with leica lens. apparently now it is giving problems which i do not
know how to solve. pictures left in the memory card gets corrupted and like now, alternate images left in the camera cannot be opened and sometimes it spreads. 😦