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Malaysian folktales have similar elements as Disney classics, says Penangpac's Fa Abdul | Showbiz


Friday, 16 Apr 2021 04:50 PM MYT
BY MELANIE CHALIL
Malaysian folktales ‘Si Tanggang’ and ‘Badang’ come to life on stage this weekend at Penangpac. Picture courtesy of Penangpac
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PETALING JAYA, April 16 Why wait for the next Disney film to represent South-east Asian or Malaysian culture when our very own folktales offer the same magic, mystery and marvel, if not more?
To get Malaysians acquainted and re-acquainted with stories from our past, the Performing Arts Centre of Penang (Penangpac) will be bringing audiences a five-part series titled
Once Upon a Time to showcase Malaysian folklore that have captured the imaginations of generations before us. ....

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Cendana Recovery Initiatives awards grants to 150 beneficiaries in the arts


Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (second, right) seen at the Cendana Recovery Initiatives grant giving ceremony at KLPac on April 5. Photo: Bernama
Good news for the arts scene in Malaysia. The Cendana Recovery Initiatives programme, driven by the Cultural Economy Development Agency, awarded grants to 150 beneficiaries from the arts and culture industry recently.
A total of RM1.7mil was given out to beneficiaries from various sectors of the creative industry.
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and Izan Satrina Mohd Sallehuddin, the founding CEO of Cendana, attended the grant giving ceremony at KLPac on April 5.
The Cendana Recovery Initiatives was created to support performing arts, visual arts, independent music and craft sectors via seven funding programmes. ....

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