Nowadays a lot of things can be done and experience online, it’s the new norms. To reawaken national spirit in conjunction with Malaysia Day, we have Gerak Angin, the first Malaysian Virtual Arts Festival. It's the 17-day fully digital festival will premiere from 16th September to 2nd October. Get ready to immerse yourself with the best of Malaysian performing arts across music, dance, and theatre in the comfort of your home.
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| Gerak Angin: First Malaysian Virtual Arts Festival Special Screening at Studio Ramli Hassan, Taman Tunku, Kuala Lumpur |
Spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Gerak Angin is organized by Masakini Theatre Company, Sutra Foundation, and Surprise Ventures. Recently, we attended Gerak Angin Special Screening at Studio Ramli Hassan, located at Taman Tunku, Kuala Lumpur.
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| Dato’ Sri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia |
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| Gerak Angin special screening or preview event was attended by Dato’ Sri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia; Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, Chairman of Sutra Foundation; Sabera Shaik, Artistic Director of Masakini Theatre Company and Artistic Director for the Theatre genre Gerak Angin; Vivek Menon, Principal Partner of Surprise Ventures |
Well, Gerak Angin special screening or preview event was attended by Dato’ Sri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia; Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, Chairman of Sutra Foundation; Sabera Shaik, Artistic Director of Masakini Theatre Company and Artistic Director for the Theatre genre Gerak Angin; Vivek Menon, Principal Partner of Surprise Ventures; Gerak Angin participants, other members of the performing arts community as well as members of the media.
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| What is Gerak Angin? If you are wondering about the meaning of Gerak Angin, its “Move Wind” literally. Gerak Angin is the term used to describe a musical overture made by the performers of spiritual healing traditions in Kelantan, such as Mak Yong and Main Puteri. |
We had a chance to witness
the premiere of the full Festival-trailer that featured a look at all 17
captivating performances that will greet audiences once the Gerak Angin
festival begins. We were the first few who had the exclusive first-look at Gerak
Angin Episode One that features a brilliant musical performance steeped in
traditional Kelantanese culture by Geng Wak Long.
It was really impressive,
and I’m looking forward to watching more performances via their youtube beginning of 16th
September. During the Festival period, every day there will be fresh episode
uploaded and made available on the Festival’s YouTube Channel -
https://bit.ly/gerakangin-my and website - www.gerakangin.com. Each episode
lasts between 10 to 15 minutes.
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| Gerak Angin performances will be shot hot in spectacular high-definition 4K at the famed Studio Ramli Hassan and other select locations |
Shot in spectacular
high-definition 4K at the famed Studio Ramli Hassan and other select locations,
Gerak Angin will give fans and newcomers alike a never before seen experience
of Malaysian performing arts.
This will be a truly
borderless approach because the content will be delivered via the most
accessible digital platforms and served in easily digestible chunks providing
for the best bet at broadening the appeal of cultural Malaysian arts.
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| Gerak Angin: First Malaysian Virtual Arts Festival Programme |
Amongst the musical performances to be featured in Gerak Angin are Geng Wak Long, KL Jazz & Arts Centre and Pusat Budaya Pusaka, whereas dance production companies are Sutra Foundation, Dua Space Dance Theatre, and Cempaka Performing Arts Company. Rounding out the three genres will be theatre companies such as KL Shakespeare Players, STEPS, ACX Productions, and Theatrethreesixty.
Gerak Angin premieres on 16 September 2020 at 9pm and will be available on-demand at First Malaysian Virtual Arts Festival Official
Website: www.gerakangin.com
YouTube: https://bit.ly/gerakangin-my
For more information and updates about Gerak Angin: First Malaysian Virtual Arts Festival, please visit
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Instagram: @gerakangin.my
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I really anticipated to see KL Shakespeare team!!!
ReplyDeletegreat event.. can watch at youtube
ReplyDeleteSesekali layan cerita macam ni.. Best juga..
ReplyDeleteWaaah i minat art camni. Best kan. Nanti nak tengok kat youtube.
ReplyDeleteYeha qe can watch those performances starting tomorrow. Can't wait to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteTruly a performing art and i believe it'll be inspired everyone cos it is Virtual! Let's enjoy and celebrate our Malaysia Day tomorrow by watching this. Bless.
ReplyDeleteWah! Tak sangka Kelly pun suka seni ya ... sempat tengok Gerak Angin lagi..
ReplyDeleteUwh esok lah tayangannya. Boleh jugk ni tengok. Kalau tak, mampu berangan jela kalau kena keluar hehe
ReplyDeleteI thought gerak angin means you dance with the wind. It actually a classic term and I sure miss all the mak yong tradition. We rarely see it now. This is a good approach.
ReplyDeletesekarang mudah tengok live kat youtube je, selamat & selasa. at least tak payah gathering ramai-ramai kan.
ReplyDeleteGerak Angin Virtual Arts Festival tentu seronok tgk teater mcm ni dah lama xtgk tentu best jln ceritanya
ReplyDeleteMacam macam program ada . Bestnya
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