Every journey begins with a spark, and ours began with a little card, a few stamps, and a dream to bring smiles across Penang. This year, as part of the George Town Festival, stamp hunters are to join Kakpoot for a Stamp Rally adventure, a trail through markets, heritage sites, and pockets of magic across the island and beyond. What made it even more special was seeing how art could travel, not just through ink and paper, but through people. From curious travellers to familia
July 2025 As I turned the crisp pages of The Star news , there I was; a small part of something bigger, Could it truly be me? Disbelieving still, there it was. Me dressed in a Nyonya inspired blue dress, stamps in hand, framed by the rich hues of George Town’s heritage shophouse walls. I blinked a few times, still a little disbelieving. Could it really be me? A moment captured not just in photograph, but in story. A story of culture and heritage in this fast paced life. The h
July 2025 This past July was a historical and meaningful event in Penang for all stamp rally hunters and journalers. On 19th July - 10th August 2025 Penang, Elsiewithlove proudly hosted their very 1st state level stamp rally. I found myself swept up in an utter excitement. It w as indeed a delightful collaboration between George Town Festival and Elsiewithlove. Guided by the ever-cheerful Kakpoot, Elsiewithlove's iconic character ,festival-goers were invited to wander aro
