Batik Fashion Show in Manama, 7 April 2009

With the aim to promote Malaysia in this part of the world, ‘Colours N Flavours of Malaysia in Bahrain’ with the theme ‘The Colorful Batik of Malaysia’ was held on 7^th April 2009 at Rumah Malaysia, the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Malaysia in  Bahrain. The reception was hosted by Datin Zarinah Hussin, wife of the Ambassador of Malaysia, HE  Dato’ Syed Sultan Idris and also the Chairperson of The Malaysian Ladies Association of Malaysia, PERWAKILAN Manama. The ‘Colours N Flavours of Malaysian in Bahrain’ was a very colourful programme organized by the Embassy of Malaysia in Bahrain to showcase the Malaysian culture and traditions.

 

Highlight of the programme was a Batik Fashion Show which displayed 30 batik of traditional and contemporary outfits of personal collection of Datin Zarinah from various boutique in Malaysia. Some 19 ladies of various nationalities took part in the catwalk. Prior to that, the guests were entertained with a welcoming dance of “Randai” by Azzah and Aizzaty Sultan.

 

In her opening remarks, Datin Zarinah touched on the prospect of tourism sector in Malaysia which has evolved into one of the premier destinations in Asia. She also highlighted the versatility of Malaysia Batik which has long been part of Malaysian culture and heritage and that Malaysia as the home for batik is renowned to be a favourite with the fashion conscious people. Prior to the catwalk, Datin Zarinah displayed the varieties of batik designs and products and demonstrated the various ways of wearing the batik sarong.