Tag: experience

George Town Festival

George Town Festival Heralded in the International New York Times as one of Asia’s hottest up-and-coming arts events, Penang’s George Town Festival (GTF) returns this August with an unbeatable lineup of local and international performances, exhibitions and events. Three of this year’s highlights will be making their Asian debut, including the Spanish hip hop/flamenco fusion…
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RWMF 2015 Performers

RWMF 2015 – Image from Malaysia Asia/Sarawak Tourism Board This year, the Rainforest World Music Festival or RWMF 2015 is happening from 7-9 August in Sarawak. Being the 18th year this world recognized festival has been running, there are some pretty interesting line ups spread over three days at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong.…
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Rainforest World Music Festival

Rainforest World Music Festival The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo. Its formula of afternoon informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening performances on the main stage has…
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The Games We Used to Play

The Games We Used to Play By: Fatini Idris Kids are too attached to their gadgets these days. There’s nothing wrong with it – iPads, smartphones, even gaming consoles provide great entertainment and can be useful educational tools when used correctly and with close adult supervision. When I see my niece playing with her dad’s…
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Encapsulated in Kuala Lumpur

Encapsulated in Kuala Lumpur By: Elmira A. Know anyone coming to our side of town who is looking for affordable, fuss-free accommodation for a short stay? You should tell them about capsule hotels, a hotel trend that is beginning to make waves in Malaysia. The concept is not new – first introduced in Osaka, Japan…
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