Discover Mek Mulung

Zhafir Muzani, choreographer | Mohammad Azhar Ariffin, co- director | Mohd Izzat Ismail, co-director

30-Apr-19 15:00

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Mek Mulung is a 400-year-old Kedahan art form that brings together dance, drama, and music. Despite its long history, however, Mek Mulung is relatively little-known as part of Malaysia’s cultural history. “Mek Mulung: Lakhon Dewa Muda” aims to bring the art form to a wider audience, and introduces a new generation of performers - in this case, the young performers from Sekolah Seni Malaysia Perak who have won several major international awards. We speak with the show’s choreographer and co-directors.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan

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

Tags: Mek Mulung, traditional Malay dance, dance, drama, music, Malay performing arts, Kedah, Front Row, Bigger Picture,

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