Rising in the heart of George Town, on the Malaysian island of Penang, the Tokong Han Jiang Ancestral Temple is a Chinese ancestral temple that reflects the heritage of the country's Teochew community, long associated with the clan association that built and maintains it. This documentary explores its ornate architecture, from carved timber beams and sculpted roof ridges to gilded altars veiled in incense, and the enduring traditions of ancestor veneration it preserves, following the rites through which successive generations honour their forebears. Filmed in 4K, the episode offers a refined portrait of Chinese diaspora culture in Southeast Asia.
