Leap of Faith
A walk through the narrow alleys and lanes of Georgetown quickly reveals the incredible diversity of religious institutions that history has woven into the fabric of Penang. It is a sensory exploration of faith. Hindu drums and the Muslim call to prayer reverberate through clouds of Chinese incense and the wafting scent of strands of floral offerings.
During one of our explorations, we stopped at the Kapitan Keling Mosque. At first, Freda wasn’t quite sure whether she would be allowed in, as many countries do not allow Westerners or Western women to enter. But as we approached the mosque Continue…