Events
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Pesona Seni Karimun
Pelangi Budaya celebrates Malay and Indonesian dance traditions with zapin, joget and a chance for audiences to join in.
Muara Festival Main Showcase
Three nights of dance spotlight the Malay Archipelago’s shared traditions and creative spirit at the Muara Festival Main Showcase.
Zapin Acah: Workshop by Destar Limar UPSI
Dance becomes a playful conversation as Destar Limar UPSI explores teasing gestures and responsive partner movements in Zapin Acah.
Sayembara Tari
Young dancers put their creativity and zapin skills to the test at Sayembara Tari, a regional Malay dance competition.
Tari Nawung Sekar: Workshop by Ritinari Karya Indonesia
Blooming flowers and graceful gestures take centre stage in Ritinari Karya Indonesia’s workshop on Yogyakarta’s Tari Nawung Sekar.
Mari Menari
The joy of Malay dance brings schools and emerging groups together at Mari Menari, a free, non-competitive showcase.
Gerak Warisan Nusantara: Echoes of Home
A meeting of rhythm and heritage, past and present. Echoes of Home showcases the enduring heartbeat of family through the graceful movements of dance.
Youth Stage: Mari Menari
Soak in the energy of the dancers from various dance groups in this annual showcase of Malay dance at Muara Festival.
Gerak Warisan Nusantara: An Immersive Voyage Through Javanese Grace
Experience the soul of Java through mesmerising dance and music, where tradition breathes anew in a celebration of grace, resilience and power.
Sayembara Tari
Witness the next generation of talent in this dynamic competition, showcasing the richness of traditional and contemporary Malay dance.
Masterclass: Tubuh Traditional di Alam Kontemporer
Dive into traditional Javanese and Indonesian dance vocabularies in this participatory masterclass, exploring how heritage meets contemporary movement and creative expression.
Main Stage: Malay Archipelago
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heartbeat of the Malay Archipelago across three nights of dance, storytelling and a celebration of shared traditions.