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.