'The Malaysian Traditional Arts Showcase 2016' promise three (3) programs that will be held for free at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MATIC) starting August 19.
The inaugural
program that will organise is under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture
Malaysia’s Transformation Plan.
'The Malaysian
Traditional Arts Showcase 2016' that will be lead by Istana Budaya in
collaboration with MaTiC is aims to introduce traditional culture and art to
tourists and overseas as well as to contribute to the country's tourism
industry.
Three programs
that will be implemented is:
1. Makyong
Malay Traditional Theatre (19 and 20 August 2016)
Malay
traditional theatre, Makyong titled Dewa Indera Indera Dewa to be staged will
combine elements of ritual, acting and dance accompaniment of vocal and
instrumental music and songs.
The theatre will use formal and casual
conversation.
2. Malaysia
Traditional Orchestra (OTM) (2 and 3 September 2016)
OTM will
feature songs that composed based on a combination of uniqueness and beauty of
diversity in Malaysia with the title 'The Colours of Malaysia'.
The uniqueness
of this show is it will use a variety of Malaysia traditional music instruments
such as the rebab, rebana, sitar, erhu, yangpin, table and etc.
3. The dance
drama Princess Protection Plan (14 and 15 October 2016).
The dance
drama, Puteri Lindungan Bulan will feature a variety of traditional dances that
are often performed in the palace.
Among the
dances that will be performed in this drama are Tarian Asyik, Tarian Terinai, Tarian
Layang Mas and will be accompanied by ‘live’ traditional music.
So, do not
miss the chance to see the performance. See you there!!!