Purnama - Her Last Fullmoon [ Gita Kinanthi Purnama Asri ] MAPFest 2015 Melaka

Mom, Something when I found out the meaning of my name, Gita Kinanthi Purnama Asri. Especially Purnama - That is "her" last Fullmoon. [Source: Pg 7 MAPFest 7]

Gita Kinanthi Purnama Asri, was born in Surabaya. Graduated at Master Program majoring of dance creating in Indonesian Institute of Art Yogyakarta. She committed to open mind to explore her potential into Indonesian cultural, art, society, dance collaboration and contemporary. She exchange her knowledge and make a work with Sasak people.

By experience she had a selected works: Site Specific Performance "Hedoq Wehea", Solo dance "Excelsior", "Borneo Calling", Video Art Collaboration with Krisna Murti "Dance Of The Unknow", Tanah Liat Tanpa Air Gebyar Budaya West Nusa Tenggara 2013, Workshop for empowering of village people in North Lombok and create Dance Theater "Senandung Merah dari Atas Bukit" Lombok Art Village Festival 2014.

Collaboration work with Soufiane Karim & Ludovic Simane Wehethem "Kaly-Graffyk" in Rimbun Dahan Kuala Lumpur 2013.

Collaboration work with Posue Company "Kaly-Graffyk 2014" Noumea, Workshop Indonesian Cultural in Association of Indonesian in Nouvelle Caledonia 2014. [Source: Pg 28 MAPFest 7]

Message from The Royal Patron

It is with great pleasure I announce the return of Melaka Art & Performance Festival (MAPFest). The world’s largest and only site specific art and performance festival on a UNESCO World Heritage site drew over 35,000 visitors last year.

The seventh instalment of MAPFest will play host to 45 local and international contemporary dancers, visual artists, multimedia artists, painters, video artists and many more. Visitors to the festival will be dazzled by the diverse and multi-faceted artists, which includes a parkour artist from Russia, shaman from rural Java, and a soulful singer from Australia, just to name a few. I am also pleased to witness the efforts undertaken with the local Melakan community to promote a Heritage Talk titled ‘Old New Melaka’ and a Children Art Exhibition titled ‘Every Child is Gifted’.

MAPFest is an avenue that has transformed and shaped Malaysian’s perspective of the art industry. The 3-day festival will continue to bring joyous and profound memories for participants, visitors and art enthusiasts alike through the blend of diverse culture, heritage and background.

The success of MAPFest is made possible with the strong support from the State Of Melaka, embassies, public and private corporations, members of the media, fans and most importantly the artists. I extend my best wishes and thanks to those involved for their tireless efforts, dedication, contribution and motivation in sustaining and producing the festival.

I welcome you to MAPFest 2015.

Warm Wishes,

YAM Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah

Royal Patron of Melaka Art & Performance Festival (MAPFest)

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Message from Creative Director

Selamat Datang

Melaka Arts and Performance Festival (MAPFest) has reached it’s 7^th year !

MAP has a life of its own and we find ourselves accommodating and adjusting to this radical evolution to become a vibrant residency for artists and a ground for discovery of authentic art and performances. All in a snappy, excitingly fresh pathways and circuits within a shrinking human globe.

MAP has won many awards and within the areas of arts, global community and culture. We make bold ideas available and accessible to everyone in inexpensive ways with strong and rich cultural emersions for the artists and audiences.

This festival is inclusive, belonging to the artists and the public. In a highly marketed world, we are reminders of why one exist and what is truly valuable to humans.

Themes of spiritual transformation create a frame for works of art.

MAPFest has gained a high national, and international profile, not because it has a huge budget or is spectacular in terms of decorative extravagance, but because of the fresh, bold, diverse and independent authenticity. We inspire one another, support each other and encourage humbler distinctions.

E-Plus is still our major supporter and has matured to E-Plus Global ! … and MAP has won numerous prestigious awards. That’s karma for you.

Enjoy !

Tony Yap

Creative Director

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About E-Plus Global

E-Plus is one of the top-ranked events management and entertainment agencies in Southeast Asia. The company that consists of a dynamic and creative team, sets benchmarks in the events management industry through their innovative and creative ideas, while withholding a wide portfolio with an array of international clientele ranging from the private sector, public sector to non-profit organizations.

Established in 2004, E-Plus has implemented transformative and innovative ideas, elevating the industry’s standard. This effort drew interest of international corporations to continuously engage and utilise E-Plus’s services.

In 2015, Media and Communications Management division was introduced as its new value added service for its clients as a one-stop integrated marketing solution agency. E-Plus constantly and consistently sets the benchmark as the industry leader via unique, creative and innovative idea practices.

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Melaka Art & Performance Festival 2015

Supported by

Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia

Jabatan Warisan Negara, Malaysia

Melaka State Government

Perzim

Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah

Ambassade De France En Malaisie

Badan Warisan Malaysia

Tourism Malaysia

Major Supporter: E-Plus Entertainment Productions (M) Sdn Bhd

Festival Producer: Art & Performance Festival Melaka Sdn Bhd

Curated by: tyc

Volunteer Platform: iM4U

Organiser: Art & Performance Festival Melaka Sdn Bhd

Festival Director: Andrew Ching andrewc@melakafestival.com

Festival Manager: Suen Kar Nee knsuen@melakafestival.com

Awards and Accolades

2015 Gold Stevie Winner [ Culture & The Arts ]

2015 Finalist [ Best Arts Event ]

2015 Winner [ Best Use of CSR ]

2015 Finalist [ Best Multi-Channel Campaign ]

2015 Finalist A+M MARKies Awards [ Best Use of Events ]

2015 Gold Winner [ Best Use of Venue ]

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