Malaysiaku – Celebrating Malaysia Day
“Malaysiaku – Celebrating Malaysia Day
Street Festival at Bangkung Row”
Venue: Bangkung Row, Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur
Date: Thursday, 16th September 2010
Time: 3-10pm
Theme: MALAYSIAKU – CELEBRATING MALAYSIA DAY
Malaysia was formed on 16th September 1963, when Malaya, Sabah (then known as North Borneo), Sarawak and Singapore came together as a country. For the first time, in 2010, our Government has declared Malaysia Day as a public holiday
Malaysia Day is a day for all Malaysians to celebrate our nationhood: irrespective of whether we are from East Malaysia or West Malaysia; and regardless of our ethnicity, culture, religion, social standing, or any of the other many different ways in which we (or others, for us) delineate, classify and identify ourselves.
It is in this spirit of 1Malaysia, that we, a group of Malaysians who care deeply for our country, conceived the Malaysiaku – Celebrating Malaysia Day project. This country is “Malaysiaku” (My Malaysia) for all Malaysians.
Through exhibitions, talks, discussions, performances, poetry reading, art, music, books, food, and other ways, we celebrate all that is unique and beautiful about this country.
Activities:
Discussions and Talks
“Founding Fathers of Malaysia” – Panel discussion.
Organised by: Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
Venue: Opus Bistro
Time: 5-7 pm.
Open to public. Limited seating available, first come first serve basis.
“47 Years After the Birth of Malaysia – Are We a Nation or a Collection of Peoples?” A hi-tea talk between constitutionalists of different generations. Discussion on current issues that plague our media and progress of our country in light of its Constitution. Speakers include senior lawyer Tuan Haji Suleiman.
Organised by: MyConstitution committee, Malaysian Bar Council
Speakers:
Venue: Cava
Time: 3-5 pm.
Open to public. Limited seating available, first come first serve basis.
Dinner talk hosted by Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
Venue: Opus Private Room
Time: 7-10pm.
By invitation. Limited seating available.
“Malay Movies & the Creation of Malaysia” talk by Amir Muhammad
Organised by: Matahari Books
“Amir Muhammad selects clips from some of the 120 Malay Movies discussed in his new book, which covers the years 1948-72. How did the movies change together with the burgeoning nation? “
Venue: Opus Private Room
Time: 3-5.30 pm.
Open to public. Limited seating available, first come first serve basis.
“Politics and Malaysian Literature” a discussion led by Umapagan Ampikaipakan. Panelists include Dato’ Zaid Ibrahim, Cecil Rajendra and Eddin Khoo
Launch of “Found in Malaysia” edited by Jacqueline Ann Surin.
Venue: Leonardo’s Dining Room
Time: 3.30-6pm.
Open to public. Limited seating available. First come first serve basis.
EXHIBITIONS
“Given Paths: Harmonious Spiritual Practices in Malaysia” by Nafise Motlaq. – Launch of book and photo exhibition. Guest of honour: Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir with Poetry Reading by Cecil Rajendra
Organised by: Yusof Gajah Lingard Literary Agency Sdn Bhd
In her foreword to the book, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir wrote:
“Nafise Motlaq has the benefit of having the eyes of an outsider, able to see what we Malaysians have taken for granted for so long that we don’t see what is before our eyes anymore. She saw that amongst that diversity of our peoples, there are commonalities that underscore the humanity in us all. All human beings celebrate the passage of life, with ceremonies to commemorate important markers in our lives, from birth all the way to death. These are the events that are important to all human beings regardless of what race, religion or creed they are.”
Venue: Leonardo’s Wine Loft
Time: 3.00-6.00 pm.
Open to public. Limited seating available, first come first serve basis.
POSTCARD STORIES – BY CHIN KON YIT
Organised by: Opus Bistro, in collaboration with Shalini Ganendra Fine Art, as part of the gallery’s ART FOR YOU program.
“Chin Kon Yit is one of South East Asia’s most eminent watercolourists. His elegant renditions of daily life and architectural The Penang , Kuala Lumpur , Malacca , Perak and Selangor Sketchbooks.”
details have earned him numerous accolades including as the famed illustrator of the Sketchbook Series, including of
Venue: Opus Bistro
Time: All day.
Open to public.
MALAYSIANA COLLECTION
Venue: U
Time: All day.
Open to public.
MAKAN TIME
MY Beautiful BFF – Malaysia’s Big Federation Feast!
With performances by the talented crew of Five Arts Centre
and Instant Café Theatre
Hosted by: Five Arts Centre and Instant Café House of Art and Ideas (CHAI)
Venue: Fours Seas Seafood Grill
Time: 3-4.30pm Session
4.30-6pm Session
6-7.30pm Session
8pm onwards Session
By Minimum Donation. Limited seating available.
FUND RAISING DINNER IN SUPPORT OF NUR SALAM
Hosted by Nur Salam
Venue: Opus Bistro
Time: 8-11pm.
By Minimum Donation. Limited seating available.
FUND RAISING DINNER IN SUPPORT OF VOICE OF THE CHILDREN/ KNOWING CHILDREN
Hosted by Voice of the Children and Knowing Children Malaysia
The Funkie Junkie (DJ Donavan Tho) spinning at the Wine Loft from 10pm.
Venue: Leonardo’s Dining Room and Wine Loft
Time: 8-12pm.
By Minimum Donation. Limited seating available.
Performances:
Performances on stage curated by Bijou Bazaar
Sarawakian Traditional Dances /Sape performance
Sabahan dance performance
Orang Asli dance performance
Traditional Indian dance
Lion Dance
Kompang performance led by Kamrul Bahrin
Yawa Dru Circle
Amirah Ali
Colourama
Lomo Kids
And many many more
Venue: Bangkung Street
Time: 3-9pm
Open to public.
Troubadours @ Cava‘
Artists: Jerome Kugan, Izzy Mohamed, Azmyl Yunor, TragiComedy,
Melinda Wong
Venue: Cava
Time: 5.30-8.30 pm.
By entry charge. Limited seating available, first come first serve basis.
Wayang Kulit Performance by the Baju Merah Pak Dollah troop
Introduction by Eddin Khoo of Pusaka
Venue: Stage
Time: 9pm onwards
Open to public
Bangkung Street Bazaar:
Curated by Bijou Bazaar
Featuring over 50 stalls selling various food, clothing, items, face painting, etc.
Fun, food and more for the whole family.
Venue: Bangkung Street
Time: 3-9pm
Open to public.
ART INSTALLATIONS
Curated by Bijou Bazaar and Bangkung Row
Venue: Bangkung Street
Time: 3-9pm
Open to public.
18 PARTICIPATING NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION EVENT PARTNERS:
Arts, culture, ethnic
Persatuan Warisan Sarawak KL
Gerai Orang Asli
Pusaka
Five Arts Centre
Instant Café House of Art and Ideas (CHAI)
Social Issues
Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
Womens’ Aid Organisation (WAO)
Voice of the Children
Knowing Children Malaysia
Breast Cancer Welfare Association
My Constitution/Bar Council
We R Malaysia
Community
Nur Salam, Yayasan Salam
Rotary Club
Environment, animals
Malaysian Nature Society
WWF -Malaysia
MYCAT – Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tigers
SPCA
Participating NGOs will be setting up stalls aimed at educating the public on their various causes.
Venue: Bangkung Street
Time: 3-9pm
Open to public.
