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Ombak Potehi Performs in Tokyo

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

5 Definite Highlights from George Town Festival 2017 Week One

Jimmy Nelson gives a talk in Bangunan UAB on 30 July 2017 (picture credit by Marco Ferrarese)

This is a busy year for Joe Sidek’s Productions: right after curating the first edition of Kuching’s Rainforest Fringe Festival, the team returned to Penang to kick off a new edition of George Town Festival, in its eighth edition. We have attended a number of events over the first of the festival’s six weekends. We… Continue reading 5 Definite Highlights from George Town Festival 2017 Week One

Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang

Potehi gansters fight on stage (image credit: Ch'ng Shi P'ng)

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