Active cultural scene for Penang
Penang National Department of Culture and Arts has lined up a series of activities throughout this year in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
Department director Mohd Rizal Ismail said it was important to preserve and propagate the cultural and traditional values of the country which seemed to be fading away from the younger generation.
"On many occasions when asked, those from the Y-generation have no idea what many of these performances, arts or crafts were about. It is therefore imperative that we rejuvenate the cultural and traditional heritage of the country before it is lost forever," he said.
"Penang is the birthplace of many famous places, faces, arts and crafts so it is timely to increase awareness among young and old on our cultural heritage.
"All the activities are planned with the vision of 1Malaysia, where all the communities are involved so as to instil a feeling of oneness while inpursuit of preserving and keeping alive the national culture, traditional and identity."
Rizal said the department intended to involve the participation of all the races and age groups, especially the younger generation.
To be held mostly at the Kompleks Pustaka Warisan Seni auditorium in Lintang P. Ramlee, here, the activities up until April are:
- Feb 28 -- Pokok Hiasan;
- March 3 -- Program Perantisan Kumpulan Boria Bukit Gedung and Bimbingan Seni Budaya;
- March 8 -- Seni Pertahankan Diri;
- March 22 -- PMS Nelayan and Program Expresi Muzik;
- April 5 -- Seni Lukis;
- April 19 -- Cegah Jenayah Bersama PDRM;
- April 20 -- Manifestasi Teater Negeri; and
- April 23 to 30 -- Kem Sukarelawan Zon Utara.
For details, call 04-281 7791/92 or fax to 04-281 7781.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Penang National Department of Culture and Arts has lined up a series of activities throughout this year in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
Department director Mohd Rizal Ismail said it was important to preserve and propagate the cultural and traditional values of the country which seemed to be fading away from the younger generation.
"On many occasions when asked, those from the Y-generation have no idea what many of these performances, arts or crafts were about. It is therefore imperative that we rejuvenate the cultural and traditional heritage of the country before it is lost forever," he said.
"Penang is the birthplace of many famous places, faces, arts and crafts so it is timely to increase awareness among young and old on our cultural heritage.
"All the activities are planned with the vision of 1Malaysia, where all the communities are involved so as to instil a feeling of oneness while inpursuit of preserving and keeping alive the national culture, traditional and identity."
Rizal said the department intended to involve the participation of all the races and age groups, especially the younger generation.
To be held mostly at the Kompleks Pustaka Warisan Seni auditorium in Lintang P. Ramlee, here, the activities up until April are:
- Feb 28 -- Pokok Hiasan;
- March 3 -- Program Perantisan Kumpulan Boria Bukit Gedung and Bimbingan Seni Budaya;
- March 8 -- Seni Pertahankan Diri;
- March 22 -- PMS Nelayan and Program Expresi Muzik;
- April 5 -- Seni Lukis;
- April 19 -- Cegah Jenayah Bersama PDRM;
- April 20 -- Manifestasi Teater Negeri; and
- April 23 to 30 -- Kem Sukarelawan Zon Utara.
For details, call 04-281 7791/92 or fax to 04-281 7781.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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