Mahsuri Festival 2024: A 18-Day Celebration Malaysia's Rich Heritage and Culture
Mahsuri Festival 2024: A 18-Day Celebration Malaysia's Rich Heritage and Culture
Kota Mahsuri Management (Langkawi) Sdn Bhd
is proud to announce the inaugural Mahsuri Festival 2024, premier cultural event that will take place from 4 to 22 December 2024 at Kompleks Kota Mahsuri, Langkawi.
The record-breaking, 18-day festival will showcase Malaysia's rich heritage arts, and traditions, bringing together diverse communities, cultures, and creative talents in celebration of Hari Mahsuri.
The Mahsuri Festival aims to foster cultural exchange, collaboration, and growth, positioning Langkawi as a leading destination for world-class cultural experiences. The festival will provide a platform for visitors to engage with Malaysia's vibrant traditions while encouraging the creative spirit of local and international talents.
Featuring seven key components, the festival will highlight forums, traditional games, exhibitions, workshops, heritage showcases, cultural performances, and a grand musical theatre production.
Key Highlights of the Mahsuri Festival 2024:
7 Key Components: The festival will include forums, traditional games, exhibitions, workshops, heritage and traditional showcases, caltural performances, and theatre.
Gema Wangsa Mahsuri: The centrepiece of the festival is a spectacular Malay Orchestra Theatrical production. Artistic Direction by Ku Anniq, Consultant and advisory by Award-Winning Director theatre / flim YBhg Datuk Zahim AlBakri, with a full orchestra led by Y.M. Ku Zahir bin Ku Ahmad (formerly from Istana Budaya), this production will bring the legendary story of Mahsuri to life, featuring a talented troupe of performers.
A Platform for Cultural Exchange: By fostering collaborations between local and international participants, the festival aims to empower the arts, heritage, and culture sectors while educating newcomers to theatre and the performing arts.
The Mahsuri Festival has been in the planning stages since 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with great anticipation, the festival is now set to debut in December 2024, creating an immersive celebration of Malaysia’s cultural heritage.
"We are thrilled to bring the Mahsuri Festival to life and to share Malaysia’s rich heritage with the world. This event is a celebration of unity through diversity, and we believe it will leave a lasting impact on visitors by showcasing the best of Malaysia’s cultural traditions," says Mahsuri Festival Executive Producer, Y.M. Ku Aliff Qayyum Ku Ahmad, who is also Kota Mahsuri Management Business Development & Corporate Communication Manager.
The festival is expected to attract both local and international visitors, with a series of events designed to captivate audiences of all ages. The festival’s cultural and heritage showcases are intended to inspire, educate, and celebrate Malaysia’s diverse traditions, as well as foster tourism growth in Langkawi by offering exciting tourism packages for visitors.
Kota Mahsuri Management has already secured several strategic partnerships and will be announcing key sponsors at a press event on 20 November 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. The support of the Yayasan Hasanah is instrumental in making the Mahsuri Festival an iconic event that will promote cultural exchange on a global stage.
Tickets are available : www.ticket2u.com.my/mahsurifestival
About Kota Mahsuri Management (Langkawi) Sdn Bhd
Kota Mahsuri Management is dedicated to promoting Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage and traditions through innovative and immersive events. With a focus on fostering cultural exchange, the team strives to create world-class experiences that celebrate Malaysia’s unique identity.
