GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 — Chris Ong may be more popularly known as the founder of George Town Heritage Hotels (GTHH) but a walk through any of his hotels and residences will reveal...
The Chris Ong Collection: A look into the Penang hotelier’s Peranakan antique collection and the stories behind the pieces
Ong’s interest in his Peranakan heritage was sparked by the stories his late maternal grandmother, Ong Kooi Kee, used to tell him. He wrote about his desire to collect unique pieces, uncovering hidden gems while dealing with reproductions being passed off as authentic. Those exhibitions were just a glimpse into Ong’s extensive collection and anyone who had enjoyed the exhibitions will find that this book is a culmination of all the exhibitions held over the years and more.Khoo Joo Bee was one of the Kapitan Cina Chung Thye Phin’s wives.
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