Sutra Dance Theatre in Malaysia
Malaysia is a complex mix of cultures, with a fantastically complicated history. The present is no less layered, and the country’s relationships with traditions and technologies means that it is always growing and evolving in new and magnificently fascinating ways. It is impossible to understand Malaysia as a whole, and even in parts it is baffling and mystifying, and there is always more that’s hidden beneath every surface. The collision between Malay, Indian, and Chinese culture makes for a very multilayered environment, and it is rich in culture, arts, and cooking. All of these things, and many more, make it a perfectly fantastic place to visit, and one trip is never enough.
You can certainly get a lot out of one visit, however, and even newcomers to the habit of travel will find Malaysian hotel accommodations to be most pleasing. There is a terrific sense of hospitality here, making you feel like you’re an honored guests. Of course, you are! But it’s lovely to be greeted warmly, and to fall asleep and wake up in splendor, with a decor that speaks of a timelessness that can only be found here in this country. There are plenty of excellent ways to spend an evening, and some of the arts and performance works in Kuala Lumpur speak to a very sophisticated conversation in the international arts scene.
Even dance that might be considered traditional to Malaysia, such as Sutra Dance Theatre and their exquisite work, is very much in touch with contemporary performance practice, and at times, even leads the scholarship in the field. Their work incorporates traditional Malaysian forms like Menora and Makyong, with Bharata Natyam and Odissi from India, and work contemporary post modern and modernist dance sensibilities into their works. The results are spectacular. And the group is often led by Ramli Ibrahim, considered by many to be the foremost contemporary dancer in Malaysia, and one of the most respected artists in the world. They have a very exciting schedule of events, and are one of the most exciting groups working in dance in the world today.
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