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COLOURS OF MALAYSIA EVENING

31 March 2009 1 views

In conjunction with ITB 2009, Malaysia hosted the “Colours of Malaysia Evening” which was held on Thursday, 12 March 2009 in Hotel Maritim Berlin.

 

The “Colours of Malaysia Evening” was an evening to remember for the more than 350 guests including members of the media attended the event that showcased Malaysia’s multicultural dance performance, a batik fashion show as well as a special performance by an award winning artist from Malaysia, Dato’ Khatijah Ibrahim. Guests were also given the opportunity to sample various Malaysian delicacies such as ‘rendang’, ‘satay’, ‘mi goreng mamak’ and other special dishes just to name a few.

 

The event started of with a special welcoming remarks by the Honourable Minister which was read by her representative, Dato’ Amirrudin Abu, Acting Director General of Tourism Malaysia. This was then followed by a special performance by drum troop consisting of drum players from the main ethnic groups in Malaysia such as the Malay, Chinese, Indian and Sikh which immediately cought the attention of the guests. A batik fashion show highlighting the various beautiful and colourful designs by Meesha Sukira, a talented young Malaysian designer.

 

The highlight of the evening was the multicultural dance performance by dancers from “Badan Kesenian Warisan Johor” which performed a number of Malaysian traditional dances including “Wau Bulan”, “Kuda Kepang”, “Zapin” and “Asyik”. The group also performed dances from the ethnic groups from the island of Borneo “Bamboo Dance” from Sabah and “Ngajat” from Sarawak. The guests were also entertained by the Indian “Peacock dance” and the Chinese “Lion Dance”.

 

Dato’ Khadijah Ibrahim performed various English and Malaysian songs including her signature song “Malaysia Truly Asia”.

 

A lucky draw session was also held and winners are presented with specials prices consisting trips to exotic location in Malaysia.

 

The evening was an opportunity for the guest to sample the sight, sound, colour and taste of “Malaysia Truly Asia”.

 

 

 

Embassy of Malaysia, Berlin

March 2009

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