Official Launching of "Health & Beauty From The Rainforest: Malaysian Traditions of Ramuan"
0 comments Posted by Admin at 7/06/2009 08:18:00 PMELi performed together with a group of local renowned performing artist at the official launching of "Health & Beauty From The Rainforest Book: RAMUAN" followed by the fashion show on June 30th, 2009 at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Grand Ballroom. Raja Permaisuri was present to witness & officiate the event on that evening.
Costume designer: Edric (Borneo).
ELi, Weijun and other performers at Malaysian Traditions of RAMUAN Official Launch.

Written by a team of academics and specialists in the field, this book highlights how history and nature have shaped the culture and traditions in Malaysia, with a focus on health and beauty. Readers will gain insight into the unique ways in which the people of Malaysia maintain their youthfulness and vitality, and promote health and well-being.
[Click here] to read more articles about this book by BERNAMA.
Costume designer: Edric (Borneo).
ELi, Weijun and other performers at Malaysian Traditions of RAMUAN Official Launch.

About the book:
Hardcover: 256 pages
Editor: Gerard Bodeker
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
Pub. Date: June 2009
Language: English
ISBN: 9814217913
ISBN-13: 9789814217910
Dimensions:9.7 x 8 x 1.1 inches
Health and Beauty from the Rainforest: Malaysian Traditions of Ramuan brings to readers a collection of Malaysian health and beauty traditions that derive from the country's bio-resources. Malaysia's rainforests are among the oldest in the world, and within them Malaysia's peoples have discovered therapeutic secrets that have been incorporated into local culture for centuries.Hardcover: 256 pages
Editor: Gerard Bodeker
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
Pub. Date: June 2009
Language: English
ISBN: 9814217913
ISBN-13: 9789814217910
Dimensions:9.7 x 8 x 1.1 inches
Written by a team of academics and specialists in the field, this book highlights how history and nature have shaped the culture and traditions in Malaysia, with a focus on health and beauty. Readers will gain insight into the unique ways in which the people of Malaysia maintain their youthfulness and vitality, and promote health and well-being.
[Click here] to read more articles about this book by BERNAMA.
Short + Sweet Dates
Dance : 23-25/7 (Week 1); 30/7 to 1/8 (Week 2); 2/8 (Gala Night)
Theatre : 6-8/8 (Week 1); 13-15/8 (Week 2); 16/8 (Gala Night)
Venue : Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac), Malaysia.
What started out as a tiny, short play festival in Newtown Theatre, Sydney, has grown exponentially over the past 8 years. It is now THE biggest festival of the kind in the world. Some 300 new plays from the thousand over we receive are premiered at festivals held annually in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Singapore, and now Malaysia!
Whether you are a writer, director, actor, choreographer or dancer, make use of Short+Sweet to showcase your talent and work. It's an arts development platform with a competition element thrown in, utilizing the talents of the best young and established directors, actors and technical personnel to create some of the best theatre on the planet.
Whether you are a writer, director, actor, choreographer or dancer, make use of Short+Sweet to showcase your talent and work. It's an arts development platform with a competition element thrown in, utilizing the talents of the best young and established directors, actors and technical personnel to create some of the best theatre on the planet.
The Festival is a hub for creative Malaysians to showcase their talents in a highly creative, collaborative and professional environment.
This innovative and fresh theatre festival will feature ten-minute plays that showcase the best of Malaysia's established and emerging writers, directors and actors.
Short+Sweet 2009 promises more excitement and will feature 10 minute plays in English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin and 10 minute dance pieces, all leading up to the GALA at the end of the festival.
AWARDS CATEGORY (DANCE)
It ain't a competition until someone wins something... Here is a list of awards that will be given out on G
ala Night. So, check out the teams and start rooting for your favorites now!- Best Choreographer
- Best Dancer (Female)
- Best Dancer (Male)
- Best New Talent (Female)
- Best New Talent (Male)
- Best Overall Production
- People's Choice Award
YOUR ROAD TO 10-MINUTES OF FAME
Below is the condensed description of the process applicants of the dance cateogry undergo in their bid to fame.
- Choreographers
- Dancers
Application/submission -> Selection by S+S Assessors -> Audition for dancers -> Rehearsals -> Performance
Application/submission -> Audition by choreographers -> Selection by choreographers -> Rehearsals -> Performance
Enquires?
The Kuala Lumpur
Performing Arts Centre
Sentul Park
Jalan Strachan
51100 Kuala Lumpur
[Click here] for KLPac location map.
t: (03) 4047 9010 ; f: (03) 4047 9011 ; e: ashraf@klpac.org
Labels: 2009, competition, dance, KLPAC, Malaysia, Performing Arts, Short + Sweet, theatre
Just a small segment of a dance by Eli from a rehearsal session.
Video and lighting edited by Weijun.
Weijun is no stranger in the Malaysian performing arts scene. Since his return to Malaysia after completing a Bachelor of Arts, Dance Degree in 2001 at Queensland University of Technology (Australia ), he has been involved in over 30 theatre productions.
[Click here] to read the interview with Weijun by S.S Yoga (The Star Online)
[Click here] to read the interview with Weijun by S.S Yoga (The Star Online)
Labels: belly dance, choreographer, ELi, ELSA dance, Malaysia, performance art, preview, weijun
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