Official Opening of Khoo Kongsi Art Gallery
This article and photos are courtesy of Penang Tapestry/
The Art Gallery, situated in the left courtyard of Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, was officially open by Y.B. Danny Law Heng Kiang on Friday, 12th July 2013 at 11.30 a.m. The Trustees of Khoo Kongsi hope to use this venue to promote art and cultural heritage of Penang. For the opening ceremony, the Art Gallery showcased the works of two Khoo clansmen, Khoo Khay Tat and Khoo Cheang Jin.
The much-awaited Khoo Kongsi Virtual Tour DVD by Leslie Lai was also launched by Y.B. Danny Law during this auspicious occasion.
Sneak Preview of the Art Gallery. From left to right – Khoo Kay Hock, Gary Khoo, Datuk Seri Khoo Keat Siew, Khoo Kee Chooi, Khoo Kay Cheng and Khoo Khay Hock.
Khoo Pok Kok, Yan Chen, Christine Tang and Khoo Kay Hock.
Guests chatting with friends while awaiting the arrival of Guest of Honour, Y. B. Danny Law.
Khoo Kay Hock with well-known Japanese Artist Dr. Katsuhiro Sato and his wife at our Official Opening Ceremony.
Y.B. Danny Law signing the guest book upon arrival.
Chairman of Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Datuk Seri Khoo Keat Siew, giving a speech.
Y.B. Danny Law Heng Kiang giving a speech.
Artist Khoo Khay Tat, Khoo Boo Yeang, Datuk Seri Khoo Keat Siew, Artist Khoo Cheang Jin, Alyssa Khoo and guests listening to the speech of Y.B. Danny Law.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by Khoo Khay Tat, Datuk Seri Khoo Keat Siew, Y.B. Danny Law, Khoo Boo Yeang and Khoo Cheang Jin.
Art Gallery is now officially open for public viewing.
Launching of the Khoo Kongsi Virtual Tour DVD by Y.B. Danny Law.
Tour of the Art Gallery by VIPs with the artists in attendance.
Wendy Khoo, Douglas Khoo and Khoo Kay Hock enjoying the snacks and refreshment after the Opening Ceremony.
I will leave you with this beautiful photo 0f the pride of the Khoo Clan – Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, the Heritage Jewel of Penang. Seen in photo is Khoo Boo Hong.
