Malaysian performing arts group builds an art farm in rural Pahang


An artist rendering of the Orang Orang Art Farm, an ideal spot for creatives to unwind and create art. Photo: Orang Orang Drum Theatre

For performing arts group Orang Orang Drum Theatre (OODT), building its very own art base, surrounded by a lush natural landscape, has always been a dream since its inception in 2013.

Having participated in many community-based arts festivals abroad over the years, OODT’s assistant artistic director Zyee Leow shares that the idea was to have a site away from the concrete jungle.

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