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The Malaysian Craft Council (MCC) are organising the Kuala Lumpur Exchange 2023, which is described as a one-of-a-kind event that champions local artisans, with an emphasis on the preservation of Malaysia’s dying heritage crafts. Themed "The Silver Lining Experience" we find out all about it from Nik Faiz Nik Amin (Founding President, Malaysian Craft Council) and Arja Lee (Vice-President, Malaysian Craft Council).

Kuala Lumpur City Opera (KLCO) is set to present one of the most beloved of all operas by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, The Elixir of Love. The comic opera in two acts will feature an orchestra ensemble of over 25 players, led by conductor Kevin Field, and stage directed by Christopher Ling. We catch up with both Kevin and Christopher to discuss the upcoming production.

Kuala Lumpur City Opera (KLCO) is set to present one of the most beloved of all operas by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, The Elixir of Love. The comic opera in two acts will feature an orchestra ensemble of over 25 players, led by conductor Kevin Field, and stage directed by Christopher Ling. We catch up with both Kevin and Christopher to discuss the upcoming production.

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The Malaysian Craft Council (MCC) are organising the Kuala Lumpur Exchange 2023, which is described as a one-of-a-kind event that champions local artisans, with an emphasis on the preservation of Malaysia’s dying heritage crafts. Themed "The Silver Lining Experience" we find out all about it from Nik Faiz Nik Amin (Founding President, Malaysian Craft Council) and Arja Lee (Vice-President, Malaysian Craft Council).

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Arising from last year's award-winning Anggota – Anggota 2: Re-Member is a new dance performance  in which dancer/ choreographer Lee Ren Xin works with 'voice' as a significant element – voice from the voice box, as well as the voice of the body - so what the body feels, needs, desires, its agencies and capacities to decide. Presented by Five Arts Centre, we discuss this new piece with Ren Xin (director, choreographer and performer) and video artist Chloe Yap, who is collaborating on the piece. 

Image Credit: Anggota 2: Re-Member

The Exposure+ Photo 2023 festival will feature a multi-venue set of exhibitions, happening all across the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. The series of events planned aims to expand the depth and exposure of Malaysia-based photographers, along with bringing a varied and fresh international program of project-based photography to local audiences. The second edition of the festival is themed "A Different Light" and we find out more about this independent and grassroots initiative from Steven Lee and Nadirah Zakariya, the co-founders of Exposure+ Photo.

Image Credit: Exposure+ Photo/Fion Hung

Arising from last year's award-winning Anggota – Anggota 2: Re-Member is a new dance performance  in which dancer/ choreographer Lee Ren Xin works with 'voice' as a significant element – voice from the voice box, as well as the voice of the body - so what the body feels, needs, desires, its agencies and capacities to decide. Presented by Five Arts Centre, we discuss this new piece with Ren Xin (director, choreographer and performer) and video artist Chloe Yap, who is collaborating on the piece. 

Image Credit: Anggota 2: Re-Member

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The Exposure+ Photo 2023 festival will feature a multi-venue set of exhibitions, happening all across the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. The series of events planned aims to expand the depth and exposure of Malaysia-based photographers, along with bringing a varied and fresh international program of project-based photography to local audiences. The second edition of the festival is themed "A Different Light" and we find out more about this independent and grassroots initiative from Steven Lee and Nadirah Zakariya, the co-founders of Exposure+ Photo.

Image Credit: Exposure+ Photo/Fion Hung

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Rahmat Bahgia is a visual arts exhibition and series of events by the A.P Art Gallery, that explores, celebrates and reflects upon all the things that make us truly Malaysian. Through a range of events in September - set during and around Malaysia Day celebrations - Rahmat Bahgia wants us to experience everyday life as a Malaysian, and at the exhibition itself, we will be treated to quintessential Malaysian objects, ranging from biscuits to hair oil, and so much more. We speak to gallery owner, Nazura Rahime, and Rahmat Bahgia’s curator, Anderson Ee, to find out how they hope Rahmat Bahgia can be a bridge between different people, cultures and communities, in our country.

Image Credit: A.P Art Gallery

Get On Your Feet is a charity musical featuring renowned choreographer Farah Sulaiman, to raise funds for Cancer Research Malaysia. Showcasing popular songs from 18 different musicals, we're promised music from the likes of Wicked, Mamma Mia, Chicago, South Pacific, and so much more. Paired with Farah Sulaiman's unique performing style, Get On Your Feet promises to be an entertaining song and dance extravaganza for all ages. We find out more from the musical's director, Sabrina Hassan, and Renee Aziz Ahmad, who is performing for this edition, and who is also a cancer survivor. Renee shares her story of living with cancer, and how her outlook on life has changed since her diagnosis.

Image Credit: Get On Your Feet the Musical