Learn about some our programmes and initiatives – past and present – aimed at developing the arts industry in Malaysia. Many of these initiatives involve collaborations and partnerships with local and international artists and organisations.
BOH Cameronian Arts Awards
In partnership with BOH Plantations, the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards is Malaysia’s premier awards in recognition of excellence and outstanding work in the performing arts.
The Other Festival
Held annually, The Other Festival celebrates the heritage of Ipoh Old Town and features a mix of performances, guided tours, movie screenings, exhibitions, bazaars and more.
Hikayat
Co-published by Kakiseni and MPH Publishing, Hikayat aims to capture the allure and magic of local traditional art by weaving them into stories for children to kindle their – and their parents’ – interest in Malaysian traditional art.
#seniMAD
Supported by Prudential Malaysia, #seniMAD aimed to widen access to the arts for underprivileged children by getting the public to volunteer time to coach, put up lessons’ fees and donate used musical instruments.
Airbnb Experiences
Kakiseni is now a part of Airbnb Experience in Kuala Lumpur! Come spend your day around town with us and learn more about what we do at Kakiseni or how you can contribute to the arts scene. All proceeds from these experiences will go to #seniMAD initiative so book yours today!
ASEAN Puppetry Conference
In 2015, as part of Hari UNESCO Malaysia, Kakiseni organised and hosted the ASEAN Puppetry Conference in Kuala Lumpur to enable practitioners of traditional puppet theatre to exchange ideas and practices about their craft.
