Introduction....
The history of Istana Budaya was started in 1964 when a proposal to form the National Cultural Centre was submitted by then Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Cultural and Social Welfare.
Istana Budaya was mooted during National Cultural Congress in 1971 as a Malaysian art discourse. Its establishment was advanced by the establishment of National Cultural Group (KBN) in 1972 under jurisdiction of Ministry of Cultural, Youth and Sports. In 1973, KBN were moving from Jalan Ampang to National Culture Complex at Jalan Tun Ismail that focuses its activities professionally in traditional dance and music.
Istana Budaya was initially build in 1995 with construction cost of RM210 million with an area of 5.44 hectare with floor area of 21,000 per square meter. Istana Budaya can be proud of as first theatre in Asia that has sophisticated stage mechanism for theatre performance.
The design of this building was based on Malay culture. Istana Budaya is situated nearby Tasik Titiwangsa along Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Its construction was completed in 1998. The cabinet has approved the abolishment of National Theatre (Panggung Negara) to ISTANA BUDAYA officially in 2000.
VISION
To be a reputable stage performing act in Malaysia with a world-class status.
MISSION
Developing an artistic excellence in stage performing art.
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| The logo is a replica of the ‘sirih’ or betel leaves. It is commonly used as a symbol to welcome guests during traditional Malay weddings, festivities and welcoming ceremonies for dignitaries. |
HRM 1 are choose by management to bring our cohort to visit Istana Budaya. We are proud because we can learn about culture have in Malaysia.Not all people have chance like us because its not easy to enter to Isatana Budaya without any permission from their management.
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| Our picture in front the door of Istana Budaya. |
During our visit we do not have any chance to see any theater because the building is under maintenance and cleaning. We feel disappointed because we not have any chance to view any theater but we are satisfied because we can see the unique of the stage at Istana Budaya.
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| This is called Panggung Sari at 2nd Floor as the main entrance. |
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| There are 1421 sets and the numbers lessen depending on types of activity and performance in Panggung Sari |
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| Me and my classmate at the gallery Istana Budaya |
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| This me and my classmate and this picture taken when we arrive at Istana Budaya |
Conclusion
We are enjoy with our trip even we do not have any chance to view any theater but we have chance to view the layout and design of Istana Budaya. We get opportunity to learn our traditional culture and all the traditional culture have in Malaysia.
