Celebrating our country
PHOTOGRAPHY
GLIMPSE OF NEGARAKU: MALAYSIA & ME
Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur Jalan Putra, Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 4042 5555 Website: www.seripacifichotel. com
NOW TILL SEPT 17:
In conjunction with National Day, Seri Pacific Hotel is organising this photography contest. Just snap images at any one of Malaysia’s places of interest, with at least one human element in the photo. Post it on the hotel’s Facebook page (www.facebook. com/seripacificofficial), and Like the page, to get a chance to win cash prizes, accommodation and food & beverage vouchers from the hotel. Winners will be announced on their Facebook page on Oct 13.
EVENTS
NASAM FUNDRAISER AT TAMAN JAYA
Taman Jaya, Jalan Timur Seksyen 10, Petaling Jaya Tel: (03) 7956 1876 Website: www.nasam.org
SUNDAY:
Organised by the National Stroke Association of Malaysia’s (Nasam), this food and funfair aims to promote awareness, raise funds and allow stroke survivors to showcase their talents through activities such as making cookies, jams and handicraft. There will be over 70 stalls selling household, gift and food items. There will also be music, dances, clowns and magic tricks to entertain visitors. All funds raised will be channelled into ongoing operations of nine Nasam centres throughout Malaysia. Participation in the event is by coupons only. Booklets are available at RM10 each. Time: 9am-2pm.
EXHIBITION
JOINED BY THE CROWN The Whiteaways Arcade Beach Street
George Town, Penang
Tel: (04) 261 6308 Website: georgetownfestival. com/festival-info
NOW TILL SEPT 3:
This art exhibition happening during the George Town Festival features nine newly created works by Singaporean and Malaysian artists in relation to the shared histories and present realities of Penang and Singapore. Time: 11am-6pm. Admission is free.
DANCE
DANCING SUTRA Sutra Foundation Dewan San Choon
2nd floor, Wisma MCA 163, Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 4021 1092 Website: sutrafoundation. org.my
AUGUST 26:
As part of the Blossom Arts Festival Malaysia 2017, the Sutra Foundation will be putting on an Odissi performance titled Dancing Sutra, directed by Datuk Ramli Ibrahim. Time: 8pm. Entrance is by donation of RM30, RM50, RM80 and RM100.
MUSIC
MPYO 10th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Level Two, Tower Two Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 23317007 (ticket bookings)
TOMORROW:
The Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) celebrates a decade of great music-making with a special concert to mark its 10th anniversary, led by conductor Kevin Field. For the “reunion concert”, the 98-member orchestra will present Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No.2 (A London Symphony), Chow’s Getaran, Kodaly’s
Dances Of Galanta and SaintSaens’ Bacchanale from
Samson And Delilah. Time: 8.30pm. Tickets: RM60 and RM100.
THANKFUL CONCERT DPAC Black Box Damansara Performing Arts Centre
H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara Jalan PJU 8/8 Damansara Perdana Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: (03) 4065 0001/0002 Website: www.dpac.com.my
TOMORROW TO SUNDAY:
The Canticle Singers commemorates its silver anniversary this year with a concert production called Thankful, featuring the music of Mozart, Dvorak and Gershwin, to name a few. There will be choral, group and solo numbers. The guest soloists are Cipriano De Guzman Jr and Stefano Chen Ying Hao. The concert aims to raise funds for Purple Centers Foundation, Manila. Tickets, priced at RM88, can be bought online or from the DPAC Box Office. Time: 8.30pm.
WELLNESS
HEAL YOUR BODY, MASTER YOUR FEAR
Parry 1, Le Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 016-712 8859 E-mail: versagepr@gmail.com http: versageprmanagement. com/pranavajra/
SEPT 2:
Tired of popping pills and feeling lethargic or sick all the time? You can learn to heal yourself in this one-day workshop. “Prana-Vritti” is a powerful and effective self-healing method which utilises energy techniques developed by Shri Aasaanji. He will also conduct a workshop on “Vajra-Vayu”, a powerful technique for total “recreation of the blood, body and brain”. Call or e-mail for enquiries.
TALK
DENTISTRY CAN DO WONDERS Training Room
Level 2
KPJ Tawakkal Health Centre 202A, Jalan Pahang
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 4023 3599 ext 333 Website: www.kpjhealthcentre.com
REGISTER BY TODAY:
This public dental talk (on Saturday) titled “Dentistry Can Do Wonders” by Dr Mohamad Muzafar Hamirudin will be followed by a free dental check-up for all attending. Admission is free. Time: 9am. If you have an event you wish to publicise, e-mail star2.listings@thestar.com. my. This is a free listing guide. Star2 is not responsible for the credibility or accuracy of the items, events or organisers despite efforts to ensure reliability.