Legacy of rattan master honoured in KL dance performance, art installation

The 'Rattan Weaving x Contemporary Dance' performance pays tribute to rattan weaver Ng, who died in September. He shared some of his techniques with attendees during his rattan-making workshops throughout the 'Beyond Moving With Artisans' project this year. Photo: JinnD Productions

This weekend (Nov 9 and 10), The Godown Arts Centre in Kuala Lumpur will host Rattan Weaving x Contemporary Dance, a performance that uses movement to spark a deeper conversation on how the performing arts can illuminate and preserve heritage crafts.

Through the fluid motions of contemporary dance, the performance seeks to embody and celebrate the intricate art of rattan weaving, drawing attention to the cultural value of traditional trades in a rapidly modernising world.