[Explore] SeniKome Peng Heng @ Resorts World Genting
Genting Highlands, July 2017 – It was a
great exploration weekend last week as our team gets to explore the new
features in Resorts World Genting such
as SeniKome Peng Heng as well as a 36 hours food trail whereby we take the
opportunity to try out the different food outlets here in Genting.
Resorts World Genting has been the favourite
tourism spot for most people for its known entertainment forte. This time
around, Resorts World Genting also
provided limelight over culture and arts with the existence of SeniKome.
East Coast Arts & Cultural Centre! Let’s get to know our own unique
cultures!
SeniKome is The
East Coast Arts & Culture Centre which will provide a better insight
for the visitors regarding the various traditional art forms, especially visual and
performing arts from the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia from July to September 2017.
One of the highlights is Joget Gamelan, a classical dance that
originated in the courts of Riau and Lingga in the 17th century. It is
a very popular dance in Pahang and Terengganu. Today, 33 Gamelan dances are
still in practice including Timan Burung, Ayak-ayak and Togok Rompin.
Silk screen
painting,
also known as serigraphy or silkscreening, also comes to the fore
at the centre located on Level 3 of
First World Plaza in the coming months. The painting is believed to have taken
root some 1,000 years ago in China, it is considered among the most versatile
of all printing processes.
SeniKome is also a treat for the traditional
art enthusiasts as different art forms are showcased every weekend for the
following 2 months. Starting the ball rolling is a demo on Batik Canting on the weekend
of 29 and 30 July. Visitors will get to witness the beauty of batik-making,
a technique of hand-dyeing fabrics by using wax as a dye repellent.
Apart from that, silk screen painting will be in the limelight at the centre on 26 and 27 August, while a watercolour painting demo will be held on 31 August and 1 September.
Joget Gamelan is the main highlight on 2 and 3 September, a demo on sketching on 9 and
10 September, pottery on 16 and 17
September, and a weaving demo
from 22 to 24 September.
The splendours of the east coast of
Peninsular Malaysia—the states of
Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan—lie at the heart of SeniKome. The focus of
the centre SeniKome is the thematic
displays of art and culture from these states. SeniKome, which means “our art” in the Pahang local dialect, is
indeed dedicated to promoting the beauty of the east coast's local craft, fashion, games, food and
music.
Another target of the centre is to
foster a creative environment where traditional artistry can flourish through
immersive programmes such as the Wayang
Kulit and Batik displays that
are coming up.
There is also an experiential area for
various traditional games; this is where visitors can participate in Congkak
and Batu Seremban. Visitors can also enjoy food and drinks at the centre; the East Coast Art and Souvenir Shop
not only offers gift options like fine textiles and pewter ware items—visitors
can enjoy traditional dishes like
the signature Nasi Kerabu or Keropok
Lekor. Refreshing drinks are also served, the menu offering choices like pandan leaves, mint leaves, lemongrass,
lime, honey and assam boi.
For those who loves to read, there's
also a Reading Corner at the centre.
In addition, visitors can also join the guided tours that are held three times
daily.
Admission
tickets to SeniKome
are priced at RM8 for adults (RM7 for
GRC members) and RM6 for children
(RM5 for GRC members). There's also the family package priced at RM25 that
allows entrance to two adults and two
children.
Personally, for a person who has spent 5 years studying in Kelantan, 1 year working in Pahang,
I felt that this centre is a great place of exploration for those who have yet
to experience the greatness in the East
Coast States. This is definitely a spot to visit the next time you come up
to Resorts World Genting!
Next up, I will be publishing multiple food reviews on the new outlets in SkyAvenue Genting! Let me tell you, Resort World Genting is now a food
heaven! Stay tuned to my website www.wljack.com for the food review soon!
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