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Daily Express
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Gombak cultural group shines at folklore world cup in Italy
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: The Gombak Cultural Group took home four championship titles and two runner-up prizes at the World Cup of Folklore Jesolo 2025. (Nur Hidayah Jaafar pic) Kuala Lumpur: The Gombak Cultural Group from the Gombak district education office achieved outstanding success at the World Cup of Folklore Jesolo 2025 held in Italy. The news was shared on Facebook by accompanying teacher Mira Masmira, who expressed gratitude for the team's stellar performance in the competition. The group, comprising students and other participants from various schools in the Gombak district, competed in six categories and brought home four championship titles and two runner-up finishes through a variety of traditional and contemporary cultural performances. Among the winning performances were the Sewang and Kuda Kepang dances in the children's and youth categories; Silat Tari Inai in the adult category; and a performance titled 'Balqis' – a blend of singing and Samrah dance – presented by a mixed group of youths and adults. Runner-up awards were earned through the Magunatip dance performance in the adult category, and Malaysian Art Dance – which showcased a combination of Chinese dance, Zapin, and contemporary Inang – in the children and youth category. The competition, held from May 23-26, was organised by the European Association of Folklore Festivals and saw participation from 152 groups worldwide. Advertisement In 2023, the Gombak group was named runner-up at the World Cup of Folklore Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. SK Taman Seri Rembau to shine Meanwhile, Bernama reported yesterday that 10 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Seri Rembau are set to represent Malaysia at the 35th International Competition and Festival of Folklore Dance and Music 'Etoiles de Paris' in France from Oct 22-31. Their dance troupe, known as Seri Baiduri, comprises five boys and five girls, who will perform the traditional Inang to a classic folk tune, guided by their English teacher and dance instructor Mohd 'Ainuddin Mohd Ramlan. 'Ainuddin said the main objective of participating in the festival is to provide the students with meaningful exposure that can shape them into confident, capable and courageous individuals.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
SK Taman Seri Rembau's Seri Baiduri troupe to showcase traditional dance at Paris festival
The pupils practising hard at SK Taman Seri Rembau. - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian REMBAU: Ten students from SK Taman Seri Rembau here are set to make history as they represent Malaysia at the 35th International Competition and Festival of Folklore Dance and Music "Etoiles de Paris" in Paris, France, from Oct 22 to 31. Their dance troupe, known as Seri Baiduri, comprising five boys and five girls, will perform the traditional Inang dance to a classic folk tune, guided by their English teacher and dance instructor Mohd 'Ainuddin Mohd Ramlan. SK Taman Seri Rembau headmaster Zulkarnain Abd Kadir said this debut participation is not only a source of pride for the school and the state of Negri Sembilan, but also a significant platform to elevate traditional dance onto the international stage. "SK Taman Seri Rembau has achieved considerable success in numerous cultural competitions. The group has performed before the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, the District Education Office, and the Negeri Sembilan Department of Culture and Arts (JKKNNS). "JKKNNS first recognised their potential two years ago, and this was later reinforced by the students' winning the Gold Award at the 2025 National Madani Children's Dance Competition held in Kuala Lumpur," he said. The talented students are Erina Az-Zahra Rose Nur Muhammad Hazim, Muhammad Nur Ziqri Mohd Helmy Rizal, Nur Imani Khairunnisa Ahmad Tajudin, Ahmad Redza Yussaini Zamir, Nu'Ayman Aqil Mohd Nashriq, Putri Adila Zulaika Shah Rizam, Muhammad Aryan Rizqi Shamshidan, Daris Nufail Rayyan Mohd Yamin, Nur Dhia Nadhirah Abd Latif, and Irdina Zafirah Mohd Ilham. Zulkarnain said the school welcomes financial support from private and corporate sponsors to realise the students' dream of performing on the international stage. "Potential donors may contact the school for further details. Every gesture of support is deeply appreciated, as the total cost of participation is estimated at RM140,000, covering logistics, costumes, and entry fees," he said. He also expressed his gratitude to the parents for their continuous support of the school's efforts to promote cultural heritage through the talents of its young students. "Our fundraising initiatives include the SK Taman Seri Rembau Dermathon, Staser Fest 2.0, and the upcoming Rembau Rumble Run, scheduled for July 26," he added. Meanwhile, Mohd 'Ainuddin said the main objective of participating in the international dance festival is to provide them with meaningful exposure that can shape them into confident, capable, and courageous individuals. "I've been training them for the past four years, starting from the basics of dance, appreciation of the art form, and refining their skills. With the experience and talent they've gained, I believe they're ready to deliver an impressive performance in Paris," he said. – Bernama
Barnama
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
SK Taman Seri Rembau's Seri Baiduri To Showcase Traditional Dance At International Festival In Paris
REMBAU, May 27 (Bernama) -- Ten students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Taman Seri Rembau are set to make history as they represent Malaysia at the 35th International Competition and Festival of Folklore Dance and Music 'Etoiles de Paris' in Paris, France, from Oct 22 to 31. Their dance troupe, known as Seri Baiduri, comprising five boys and five girls, will perform the traditional Inang dance to a classic folk tune, guided by their English teacher and dance instructor Mohd 'Ainuddin Mohd Ramlan. SK Taman Seri Rembau headmaster Zulkarnain Abd Kadir said this debut participation is not only a source of pride for the school and the state of Negeri Sembilan, but also a significant platform to elevate traditional dance onto the international stage. 'SK Taman Seri Rembau has achieved considerable success in numerous cultural competitions. The group has performed before the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, the District Education Office and the Negeri Sembilan Department of Culture and Arts (JKKNNS). 'JKKNNS first recognised their potential two years ago, and this was later reinforced by the students' winning the Gold Award at the 2025 National MADANI Children's Dance Competition held in Kuala Lumpur,' he said. The talented students are Erina Az-Zahra Rose Nur Muhammad Hazim, Muhammad Nur Ziqri Mohd Helmy Rizal, Nur Imani Khairunnisa Ahmad Tajudin, Ahmad Redza Yussaini Zamir, Nu'Ayman Aqil Mohd Nashriq, Putri Adila Zulaika Shah Rizam, Muhammad Aryan Rizqi Shamshidan, Daris Nufail Rayyan Mohd Yamin, Nur Dhia Nadhirah Abd Latif and Irdina Zafirah Mohd Ilham. Zulkarnain said the school welcomes financial support from private and corporate sponsors to realise the students' dream of performing on the international stage. 'Potential donors may contact the school for further details. Every gesture of support is deeply appreciated, as the total cost of participation is estimated at RM140,000, covering logistics, costumes and entry fees,' he said. He also expressed his gratitude to the parents for their continuous support of the school's efforts to promote cultural heritage through the talents of its young students.
