Showcasing Sarawak

Juvita Tatan Wan, The Tuyang Initiative

05-Sep-19 15:00

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The Damansara Performing Arts Centre’s “Spectrum” music recital aims to highlight the beauty and relevance of Malaysia’s traditional music; as part of this, they are presenting a showcase of Sarawakian performing arts called “Kelunan”. The performance will explore the theme of love through multidisciplinary performances that draw on Sarawak’s traditional arts. We speak with the show’s producer, Juvita Tatan Wan of The Tuyang Initiative.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Film, Performing Arts, History, People and Places, Visual Arts

Tags: Bigger Picture, Front Row, arts, performing arts, Sarawak, East Malaysia, sape, oral storytelling, music,

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