After a successful season of performances at the Heritage Celebrations, George Town Festival and Butterworth Fringe Festival in Penang, Ombak Potehi is set to perform in Tokyo from November 2 to 8, 2017. An outreach program of Ombak-Ombak ARTStudio, Ombak Potehi comprises young artists who have learned the art form from the masters and have… Continue reading Ombak Potehi Performs in Tokyo
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Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang
Have you ever imagined what was Penang like a century ago? Well, now you can see it for yourself, and free of charge — this summer, Old Penang will be taken back to life through the power of Penang Potehi, a traditional glove-puppet performance. Mark these dates on your calendar of Penang’s must-see festivals. Ombak-Ombak… Continue reading Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang