Star Wars Day: a unique Malaysian artistic twist on galactic tributes


In 2018, comic book artist Julian 'Lefty' Kam cleverly blended local life with the Star Wars universe in his series 'Welcome to Sri Angkasa' ink prints. Photo: Julian 'Lefty' Kam

On this "May The Fourth" (aka Star Wars Day), let's strap in, engage hyperdrive, and look into the fascinating intersection of Star Wars and Malaysian culture, where the galaxy far, far away has not only inspired, but also given a youthful and curious audience a chance to learn more about traditional shadow puppetry, featuring characters from the beloved sci-fi films.

From a local standpoint, the Star Wars story has been retold in many ways. It has undergone a clever adaptation infused with homegrown flavour.

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