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People Library a great way to learn about history and heritage

Ever wondered what it would be like to learn history from a ‘living book’?

Well, imagine no more, as Taman Tugu’s monthly ‘People Library’ will help you experience history, in an engaging, immersive, and interactive manner.

If you are wondering, ‘living books’ are experts in their fields, who relate their life experiences and share their knowledge of a particular subject.

The project started in 2019, and this month’s ‘People Library’ introduces several ‘living books’ who will speak about ‘Unravelling Taman Tugu and Kuala Lumpur’s history and heritage’.

Tomorrow’s six ‘books’ are Mariana Isa, Datuk Hajeedar Abd Majid, Glenn Yap, Nadge Ariffin, John Koh, and Lim Take Bane.

They will cover topics such as Bygone Kuala Lumpur, Muara Bustak aka Kuala Lumpur, Yap Ah Loy, Stories of KL’s Architecture and History, Colonial Kuala Lumpur, and Becoming Kuala Lumpur.

The three-hour session begins at 9am and is free.

The project was on hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic but resumed in June with ‘World Environment Day’.

Last month, the theme was ‘Honouring Our Veterans’. Several army personnel and officers shared their experiences fighting the Communist insurgents, and tales from World War II.

Taman Tugu’s head of fundraising, activation and communications, Tracey Surin, said there was an overwhelming response to the first two events this year.

“Taman Tugu is a popular spot for families. By having the ‘People Library’, we hope to get more people interested in the history of Kuala Lumpur and Taman Tugu,” said Surin.

“There are many activities for the whole family in the park, and this (People Library) is an added value.

“Now that things are almost back to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic, we hope to organise more events.”

The concept of ‘human library’ originated in Denmark in 2000 to address prejudice, by connecting people with those whom they would ordinarily, not meet.

The organisation uses a library analogy of ‘lending people’, rather than books.

It has become a global phenomenon, with nearly 100 countries adopting the unique concept of “telling stories and history.”

TWO SAD MILESTONES

Malaysia recorded 28,141 new Covid-19 infections in the past week, taking the total tally of cases to 4,701,140.

It also surpassed 36,000 deaths on Thursday, with the total now at 36,009 after 53 fatalities in the last seven days.

On the recovery front, 29,882 patients beat the coronavirus, taking total recoveries to 4,618,625.

Worldwide, there are 587,835,780 cases, and 6,434,004 fatalities.

RISING COST OF LIVING

Twentytwo13 reader Ahmad Hafidz Muhamad Aidal, shared a photograph of his groceries from Pasar Tani Uptown Kota Damansara. He spent RM33.20 and commented: “I wished I had used GrabMart instead. I would have more reward points!”

Ahmad Hafidz paid RM32 for these items at a Pasar Tani.
Ahmad Hafidz paid RM32 for these items at a Pasar Tani.

CAR-FREE DAY IN SUBANG JAYA

Tomorrow marks the start of Subang Jaya’s efforts to be environmentally friendly when it organises a car-free day.

To be held along Persiaran Kemajuan (in front of Subang Parade and Aeon Big) from 7am-11am, the city’s car-free day will be a monthly event on the first Sunday of each month.

The activities planned for tomorrow are leisurely cycling, running and walking, kids’ street soccer, free medical check-ups, cooking competitions, street performances, and breakfast offerings.

CHOCOLATE-MASHED POTATO CAKE WITH GANACHE

Yes, you read that right. To elevate your chocolate cake, try adding some mashed potatoes.

AUGUST 7, 4:15

To close out this week’s Diary, we have a song by Bon Jovi dedicated to the daughter of the group’s former tour manager.

Six-year-old Katherine Erin Korzilius was discovered unconscious with a skull fracture that led to her death, only six houses away from her own. The case remains unsolved.

Until next week, stay safe.