SeniKome which directly translates to "Our Art" in the Pahang local dialect is dedicated to promote the beauty of the East Coast Malaysia's local craft, fashion, games, paintings, music and food. Peng Heng is the name stated in historical documents of the Ming Dynasty in the 1520's.
'Wayang Kulit'
Gamelan is the tradisional musical instruments. Very interesting to play and explore.
Batik Paintings
Congkak
Wau (big kites on the wall), Congkak (tradisional game) and other games.
Painting
For the next 2 months, there will be different art forms showcased every weekend. On 29 and 30 July 2017, visitors will get to witness the beauty of batik-making, a technique of hand-dyeing fabrics by using wax as a dye repellent.
Following that, silk screen painting will be in the limelight on 26 and 27 August, while a watercolor 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 and 24 September.
If you are hungry, there are lots of traditional food such as Keropok Lekor, Nasi Kerabu, Mee Siam, bubur cacar and refreshing drinks such as pandan leaves, mint leaves, lemongrass, honey and asam boi..
You can buy souvenirs and gifts here at the end of the exhibition.
Admission tickets to SeniKome are priced at RM 8 for adults (RM 7 for GRC members) and RM 6 for children (RM 5 for GRC members). There's also the family package priced at RM 25 that allows entrance for 2 adults and 2 children. For more information, call +603 2718 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com
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Love this kind of exhibition to introduce our local arts. The nasi kerabu sounds nice.
ReplyDeleteThe Nasi Kerabu was delicious. Come here to visit.
DeleteNice exhibit! It's always nice to support local artists. I wish to visit genting soon.
ReplyDeleteMake a trip there to visit. There are lots to learn and see.
DeleteWow seems like we shared similar arts and cultures! You have the congkak, here in the Philippines we call it sungkaan. :)
ReplyDeleteDidn't know there is 'congkak' game in Philippines with another name, sungkaan. It's a great tradisional game.
DeleteSeniKome Peng Heng is such a nice place to visit. Great place to learn more about the East Coast culture & arts.
ReplyDeleteWish to go again since there are lots of things to see and learn.
DeleteI really think Senikome is an amazing place to rediscover our culture and for tourists to visit and learn more about our tradition...
ReplyDeleteYes, it surely is.
DeleteIt is a great place to discover our culture. I hope they will have one in the city so it will be approachable and accessible to more.
ReplyDeleteMalaysia should have more places like this for tourist and Malaysians to discover our culture.
DeleteThe fee for entrance is cheap. Parents should bring their children and learn about culture.
ReplyDeleteYes, very cheap entrance fees.
DeleteI loved that place. One roof to know about the arts and culture of the east coast. I have been to Terengganu numerous times but not explored Pahang and Kelantan in depth yet so this visit was very valuable to me.
ReplyDeleteIt was valuable for me too. Learned a lot.
DeleteThe admission fee is not expensive and get to enjoy Malaysia culture.
ReplyDeleteYes, if you go to Genting Highlands, do visit SeniKome Peng Heng.
DeleteThis is a nice and cozy place to check out the art gallery in Genting.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this blog. It is very interesting!
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