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Published on: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Published on: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Text Size: Mohd Yusni (fourth right). Kota Kinabalu: The public are invited to attend the Teater Muzikal Seni Warisan: Pentas Alap Bana, to be staged today (Saturday) at the Auditorium of the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) Sabah. Sabah Broadcasting Director, Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali, said admission to the musical theatre performance is free and will begin at 8.30 pm. 'This musical is inspired by traditional Sabahan folklore, creatively adapted to fit modern times while symbolising the quest for identity, heritage and the rich cultural diversity of Sabah's ethnic communities. 'It will feature a fusion of artistic elements such as music, dance, singing, and storytelling rooted in local culture,' he said. Mohd Yusni said this in a press conference for the Pentas Alap Bana program at the Integrated Ministry of Communications Complex here on Thursday. He said the production highlights the cultural richness of various major ethnic groups in Sabah, including the Bajausamah, East Coast Bajau, Suluk, Kadayan, Brunei Malay, Kadazandusun, and Murut. He added it will showcase their traditional dances and music, attire, traditional games, heritage cuisine, and spoken dialects. 'Additionally, popular contemporary songs will be given a traditional twist, making the performance unique and accessible for audiences of all ages,' Mohd Yusni said. Organized by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), the event will also be broadcast live on RTMKlik, RTM Sabah's official Facebook page, and Radio SABAHfm. He said this program is a collaborative effort to honor Sabah's arts and heritage, with contributions from RTM, the Sabah State Government, JKKN Sabah, the Sabah State Library, the Bajausamah Sabah Association (PRBSS), the Brunei Sabah Community Association (PMBS), and the Kadayan Sabah Association (PAADIAN). * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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