SINGAPORE, DECEMBER, 17 2015 – Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation together
with Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Singapore) both the agencies under the Ministry
of Tourism and Culture, today held a Press Conference of The Johor Craft
Festival 2015 at Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Singapore). Present to
officiate the press conference is the Honourable Mrs Hajah Zuraida Mokhtar,
Director General of the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation.
Also present is Mrs Noor
Aine Ismail, Director of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Singapore), Mrs
Rubiah Tul’ Adwiyah Haji Md Yusof, Deputy Director, Malaysia Tourism Promotion
Board (Singapore) and Mr Ibrahim Ismail, Senior Director Development Industry
Division, Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation.
The press conference is
set to announce the Johor Craft Festival that will begin from December 24 to 29 from 10.00 am to
10.00 pm at Angsana Johor Bahru Mall. The festival will be officiated on
December 25, 2015, at 4 pm by the Honourable Datuk Mas Ermieyati binti Samsudin,
Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, at Angsana Johor Bahru Mall.
Among the main objectives
for the Johor Craft Festival is to introduce a variety of Malaysian craft
products to suit various needs and in line with the current market trend. It is
also aimed at increasing creativity and innovation in the creation of products using
different materials and techniques reflecting the multi-cultural identity of
Malaysia. Apart from that, Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation wants
to increase public awareness and interest to use local crafts.
The 5th edition of the
annual Johor Craft Festival, will be participated by 300 craft entrepreneurs
from around the country offering local textile products, wood based ceramic
based, metal based and various crafts. Among the activities and highlights of
the Johor Craft Festival are:
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Craft Sales (Textile, Forest Based, Earthen Based, Metal Based, Assorted
Based)
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Exhibition & Sales of New Products
o Introduction Fatimah Chik
Product
o Craft Prelude – Native Art
2016
§
Craft Interactive
o Tie & Dye Batik
o Tie & Dye – Shiboritik
Bandana
o Rattan Weaving
o Orang Asli Origami
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Demonstrations
o Kembang Api/ Glory of Fire
o Ceramics Making &
Burning Technique (Rice Husk)
o Johor Traditional Cooking
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Competitions
o Children Colouring Contest
o Pineapple Paper Colouring
o Craft 3D Street Art
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Fashion Shows
o Shiboritik- Signature
Product Fatimah Chik
o Shiboritik & Native
Art 2016
§
Creative Talk – Introduction Fatimah Chik For Signature Product
§
Creative Workshop – Bandana Shiboritik Interactive Sessions
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Special Appearance Imam Muda Nasul Izwan
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Special Appearance Players & Fans JDT
§
Motivational Talk by IRDA – Opportunities With Iskandar Malaysia
Craft Sales
Visitors can expect varies
selection of craft products on sale by 300 craft entrepreneur all over
Malaysia. Among the products to be featured are crafts for interior design,
landscaping products, decorative products, household products as well as
clothing apparel.
Exhibition And Sales Of New Craft Products
An exhibition floor
displaying new craft products for interior decoration will suit various needs
for residential, office or travel industry.
Exhibition & Sales of New Products
Malaysian Handicraft
Development Corporation is drawing specific attention to showcase the latest
batik fashion design Ready To Wear 2016 using Shiboritik technique. 'Shibori'
is a Japanese word which means 'tie-dye' and the word 'tik' is the abbreviation
for Batik. Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation together with Fatimah
Chik has taken the move to reintroduce the Shiboritik. Fatimah Chik is a pioneer who explored the Shiboritik artworks a
combination of tie and dye technique and stamping batik into her amaze
paintings. Realising the tremendous and unique potential of Shiboritik,
Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation also introduce some signature item
using Fatimah Chik paintings. Visitors can expect a selection of beautiful
bags, tea set, dining set and souvenirs item on sale.
Demonstration Of ‘Kembang Api’ / Glory Of Fire
Visitors also will be
treated to craft demonstration produced by local craft entrepreneur such as the
making of traditional machete or weaponry. The word ‘Kembang Api’, represent
the flame that spark, upon the making of the traditional weapon. Demonstration
of Glory Of Fire not the first edition, but Malaysian Handicraft Development
Corporation is excited to continue this special demonstration as it has a huge
fans, as well as keeping this unique tradition of Malaysian culture.
Ceramics Making & Burning Technique (Rice Husk)
Malaysian Handicraft
Development Corporation will showcase a demonstration of traditional ceramics
making and firing. Visitors also can see the finishing part of ceramics firing
using the rice husk. Rice husk is used to make the ceramics turns black.
Johor Traditional Cooking
A traditional cooking and
cuisine making also includes in the line up of special events during Johor
Craft Festival set to thrill visitors. Varies Johor cuisine will be
demonstrated.
Competition
Several competition have
also been scheduled to take place, among them Children Colouring Contest,
Pineapple Paper Colouring and Craft 3D Street Art. For more info and enquiries
on the contest, kindly contact Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, Johor
Branch at +607 - 235 0433.
-www.kraftangan.gov.my
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