Panggung Rakyat was first launched in 2019 in partnership with DBKL as a monthly public arts programme featuring authentic traditional performances at the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

The platform aims to encourage new audiences to participate in the arts, create greater conversations that unite Malaysians through culture, and build an immersive experience that will inspire the public.

For the 2021 edition, Panggung Rakyat goes online in light of the pandemic and will premiere twice a month until December 2021. Watch previous episodes right here at BASKL.

Look out for:

9 October:
Traditional Artform of Kompang Jidor (Johor)
Collaborators: PUSAKA featuring Persatuan Kompang Kg. Parit Madirono

23 October:
Traditional Artform of Zapin Melayu (Johor)
Collaborators: Nusantara Performing Arts Center (NusPARC) with Yayasan Warisan Johor

13 November:
Traditional Artform of Kuchipudi
Collaborator: Temple of Fine Arts

27 November:
Traditional Artform featuring Sounds of Sabah
Collaborator: Tuyang Initiative

11 December:
Traditional and Culture of Mah Meri
Collaborator: Mah Meri Cultural Village

24 December:
Traditional Artform of Manora
Collaborator: PUSAKA