Promoting the charm of Nibong Tebal《探索高渊瑰宝》 发掘威南遗珠放光芒

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Buletin Mutiara 珍珠快讯 | 30 June 2025

NIBONG Tebal has been selected as the focus of a cultural and community revitalisation project under the Think City grant programme, aiming at breathing new life into small towns across Seberang Perai.

Programme coordinator Amanda Chin said the decision to focus on Nibong Tebal was made after extensive ground research and community consultations in both the north and south Seberang Perai districts (SPU and SPS).

The project, she explained, seeks to uncover and celebrate the area’s cultural and historical assets, particularly in communities that have traditionally received less attention.

“Many people associate Nibong Tebal with just being a small town, but it has a lot of untapped cultural and culinary value. Places like Sungai Acheh, Sungai Udang, and Sungai Bakau each have their own unique identities and stories,” Chin said.

She noted that while towns in Seberang Perai already have some visibility and ongoing initiatives, Nibong Tebal remains relatively underappreciated despite its rich food culture, Teochew heritage, and history as a former rubber plantation hub.

“This project can be a platform to reconnect the local communities and foster appreciation for their shared heritage,” she added.

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位于威南的高渊，一直以来都被视为“边陲小镇”，不少人对它的印象仅限于“吃海鲜”和“有鬼屋”。然而，在Think City与社区文化艺术教育组织（Arts-ED）携手推动的《探索高渊瑰宝》计划之下，这座小镇正逐渐被重新认识。

该计划由Think City旗下的“威省小镇基金”资助，目标是发掘与振兴威省中被忽略的小镇文化与社区活力。

项目协调员陈芷巧接受《珍珠快讯》访问时表示，团队经过在威北与威南的调研后，最终决定以高渊为试点。

“很多人不知道，高渊其实拥有丰富的潮州文化、美食传统，也曾是重要的橡胶种植中心，但这些故事都太少被记录。”

相比之下，威北与威中的一些小镇已有不同程度的发展与知名度，而高渊则仍处于文化被边缘化的状态。

“这个项目是一个平台，帮助重新连接社区，并唤起对共同文化遗产的认同与珍惜。”

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A big thank you Buletin Mutiara for covering the Nibong Tebal Cultural Heritage Project.