TLHP Proudly Presents
The TLHP Festival is more than just an event—it’s a movement that breathes life into Malaysia’s history, traditions, and contemporary narratives. This festival serves as a dynamic platform that brings together diverse voices, unearthing untold stories, reviving cultural legacies, and fostering meaningful conversations on identity, heritage, and progress.
Preserving Heritage, Reviving Traditions
Through immersive theatres, traditional performances, film screenings, and interactive storytelling, the festival showcases the many layers of Malaysia’s living heritage. From dying art forms to contemporary reinterpretations of historical narratives, TLHP Festival bridges the past with the present, ensuring that our cultural roots remain relevant, understood, and celebrated by all.
Real Stories, Real Voices
The TLHP Festival is a festival for the people, by the people—a space where communities gather to share their stories, knowledge, and lived experiences. Through panel discussions, workshops, and participatory activities, the festival cultivates an environment where individuals from all backgrounds—artists, historians, educators, and everyday Malaysians—can engage in critical dialogues about who we are, where we come from, and where we are headed. It is a place where diverse perspectives meet, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and unity.
Sustainability Through Heritage
Heritage is more than history—it’s a legacy to protect. TLHP champions eco-conscious initiatives, digital archiving, and sustainable tourism through projects like the KL QR Heritage Site Maps and Historical Walks, ensuring our stories endure in meaningful, accessible ways.
Itinerary
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30-31st Aug
Mawar Putih Mawar Merah Immersive Musical
5-6th Sept
Chinatown Historic Walk
12th Sept
“KITA” : SPOKEN WORD NIGHT
14th Sept
Zine Workshop: Saya Sebatang Sungai
16th Sept
Environmental Fair: Rivers, Root, & Restoration
18th Sept
Echoes of Home Film Screening
19th Sept
20th Sept
Warisan Abadi Rakyat Malaysia
Breakdown
Stay updated with the comprehensive schedule of event activities, sessions, and timings.
Step into 1950s Malaysia with Mawar Putih Mawar Merah, an immersive, interactive musical theatre experience reimagining the beloved folktale Bawang Putih Bawang Merah. Set against a richly textured cultural backdrop of Malay, Chinese, and Peranakan influences, this bold new rendition follows kindhearted Mawar Putih as she returns home to uncover long-buried family secrets, jealousy, and betrayal.
Blending comedy, drama, and heartfelt moments, the performance features live music, rich characters, and immersive storytelling that invites the audience to step inside the story. More than just a show, it’s a vibrant celebration of sisterhood, resilience, and forgiveness—where the past meets the present in song, laughter, and emotional truth.
From morning, explore Pasar Malaya—a nostalgic open-air artisan market featuring local makers, heritage goods, and cultural curiosities.
Before the show, guests are invited to Santapan Dapur Melayu, an intimate pre-show dinner showcasing the soulful flavours of traditional Malay cuisine—a shared table to begin the evening’s journey.
Step into a celebration of Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry at Warisan Abadi Rakyat Malaysia, an extraordinary evening that brings together two of our most treasured art forms—Mak Yong and Cantonese Opera.
In collaboration with PUSAKA, be transported by the timeless court tales of Kelantan’s Mak Yong, performed by the legendary Kumpulan Mak Yong Cahaya Matahari, and immerse yourself in the vivid, emotive world of Cantonese Opera, brought to life by the acclaimed Yuetwan Cantonese Opera Association KL.
More than a performance, this showcase is a call to remembrance and renewal—a chance to witness the artistry, language, and ancestral memory carried through movement, music, and voice.
🌸 Start your day with Pasar Malaya, a vibrant artisan market open from morning, where local makers and heritage crafters gather to share timeless creations, cultural curiosities, and nostalgic delights.
🌺 Special Highlight
Don’t miss our joyful Joget session with Persatuan Peranakan Baba Nyonya Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (PPBNKLS). Dance hand-in-hand with radiant Nyonyas in their vibrant kebayas and celebrate the living heritage that connects us all.
Preserving Heritage, Reviving Traditions
Stories are the heart of human connection. They shape our cultures, define our Stories define us, connect us, and shape how we see the world. But in today’s digital age, how
do we ensure they are truly seen, felt, and remembered? The Living History Project (TLHP), in collaboration with The Fourth Media, presents an exclusive Visual Storytelling Workshop—a hands-on experience that equips participants with the skills to craft powerful narratives through videography. More than just camera operation, this workshop focuses on translating human experiences into compelling visual stories. Led by Ian from The Fourth Media, an expert in cinematic storytelling, and Liyana from TLHP, an advocate for preserving local histories, participants will gain a holistic
understanding of videography—from technical execution to authentic storytelling. We invite partners to join us in preserving and amplifying stories through visual media.
Your support—whether through sponsorship, collaboration, or in-kind contributions— will help nurture the next generation of storytellersshaping the future of digital
heritage and media.
In collaboration with the Klang River Festival, The Living History Project (TLHP) presents Environmental Impact Week—a week-long initiative spotlighting the vital connection between cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.
Centred around an immersive Klang River exhibition, the week features a dynamic lineup of participatory activities, including:
🌀 Saya Sebatang Sungai Zine Workshop
A reflective, hands-on session where participants create personal climate-themed zines through collage, writing, and illustration—giving voice to the rivers within us.
🌱 Rivers, Roots & Restoration: Environmental Fair
A community pop-up featuring green social enterprises, eco-advocates, hands-on upcycling, and youth-led initiatives focused on sustainability and restoration.
🧵 Community Loom Weaving & Batik Painting
Experience traditional art-making with a purpose—contribute to a collective river tapestry through weaving, or paint your climate hopes onto batik fabric with natural dyes.
Malaysia’s natural landscapes are inseparable from its heritage—yet increasingly at risk. Environmental Impact Weekbrings together changemakers, creatives, and communities to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire action for a greener, more conscious Malaysia.
We welcome collaborators passionate about climate, culture, and community to join us.
Step into an evening where hidden stories rise to the surface. KITA: Voicing The Unspoken is a spoken word and storytelling event celebrating the raw power of language to connect, heal, and inspire.
Through poetry, performance, and open mic storytelling, KITA shines a light on Malaysia’s untold histories through reflections on identity, resilience, culture, and nostalgia that reveal our shared humanity.
From intimate personal truths to collective memories, experience the energy of voices—emerging and established—coming together in an evocative space where history, memory, and emotion collide, one verse at a time.
The Living History Project (TLHP) is proud to collaborate with Reframe & Resist, a decolonial arts initiative funded by the British Council and co-curated by Rebecca Yeoh and Prof. Leon Wainwright.
Hosted at HARTA Space, this project brings together artists, academics, and communities to explore decolonization through art, education, and public engagement.
Reframe & Resist features three core segments:
This initiative empowers artists to reflect on their practice through a decolonial lens, engages educators in reshaping classroom methods, and fosters public discourse on art, identity, and memory.
Through TLHP’s role in digital archiving, storytelling, and heritage preservation, this collaboration expands the project’s reach—ensuring these vital conversations live on beyond the gallery and into accessible digital spaces. Together, we aim to spark lasting cultural change and critical reflection.
Preserving Heritage, Reviving Traditions
The Living History Project (TLHP) is proud to collaborate with Reframe & Resist, a decolonial artistic initiative fully funded by the
British Council, co-curated by Rebecca Yeoh and Prof. Leon Wainwright. This project seeks to explore decolonization through
artistic production, education, and public engagement, offering innovative approaches to redefining cultural narratives and
reshaping creative practices.
Hosted at HARTA Space, Reframe & Resist brings together artists, academics, and audiences to critically engage with decolonial
aesthetics, counter-narratives, and cultural futures. The project consists of three core segments:
1. Reframe & Resist: Decolonial Aesthetics – Artist-academic dialogues shaping new perspectives on decolonization.
2. Reframe & Resist: An Exhibition – Showcasing artistic works that challenge colonial frameworks.
3. Reframe & Resist: Reimagining Cultural Futures – A workshop and publication initiative focusing on integrating decolonial
methods into educational settings.
This initiative serves as a platform for artists and academics to engage with decolonial thought, enabling them to challenge colonial
legacies in art, history, and education. The project:
Empowers artists to explore and reframe their practices through a decolonial lens.
Engages scholars and educators in rethinking in-class methodologies of decolonization.
Creates accessible public discourse on art, memory, and identity through exhibitions, seminars, and workshops.
Encourages new approaches to artistic collaboration, offering practical strategies for decolonization.
By incorporating TLHP’
s expertise in digital archiving, storytelling, and heritage preservation, this collaboration ensures that the
impact of Reframe & Resist extends beyond physical spaces into accessible digital platforms. Through this collaboration, TLHP
aims to support and amplify the impact of Reframe & Resist, ensuring that these critical conversations and creative explorations
reach broader audiences and foster lasting cultural change.
At the intersection of truth and imagination, Ian Yee and Saw Teong Hin approach storytelling through different lenses—but share a common goal: to move audiences, spark reflection, and drive change.
Ian Yee, founder of Fourth Media, brings the rigour of investigative journalism into the art of narrative. His storytelling is grounded in truth-telling, social accountability, and ethical engagement with real lives. Participants will learn how to uncover hidden stories, conduct responsible interviews, and protect vulnerable voices—while crafting powerful narratives that inform and inspire.
Saw Teong Hin, acclaimed director of Puteri Gunung Ledang and You Mean the World to Me, shows how cinematic storytelling can transform raw emotion into visual poetry. Through structure, pacing, and cultural nuance, his work bridges personal and collective memory. Participants will explore how to turn ideas into screen-ready scripts, build emotional tension through direction, and honour heritage through storytelling design.
While their methods differ—one rooted in investigation, the other in imagination—both storytellers believe in the transformative power of story to reflect society, preserve culture, and ignite change.
What does it mean to belong—to remember, to imagine, to return?
Echoes of Home brings together two powerful Malaysian films that explore identity, memory, and the meaning of place in a changing world.
Featuring Pendatang (2023) by Ng Ken Kin and Lelaki Harapan Dunia (2014) by Liew Seng Tat, the evening invites you to reflect on who we are and where we come from.
Each screening is followed by a conversation with the directors—an opportunity to step behind the lens and into the heart of the story.
Part of the TLHP Impact Festival, this is a celebration of voices that continue to shape our national story.
Come for the films. Stay for the stories. Listen for the echoes.
https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/3385-film-screening
Behind every weathered shophouse and narrow alleyway in Chinatown lies a story of arrival, resilience, and reinvention.
Join seasoned storyteller and cultural guide Jane Rai as she leads you through the vibrant streets of Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, uncovering the rich histories of one of the city’s oldest and most storied neighbourhoods.
This is not just a walk. It is a journey through time. Trace the footsteps of Chinese migrants who helped shape Kuala Lumpur’s commercial heart, explore traditional trades, and listen to the lesser-known stories of community and cultural exchange.
Whether you are a curious local or a visiting explorer, this experience will open your eyes to the soul of Chinatown, where heritage is alive in every corner.
https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/3384-kuala-lumpur-historical-walk
Preserving Heritage, Reviving Traditions
Kuala Lumpur’s skyline may be ever-evolving, but its heritage buildings remain timeless storytellers of the city’s past. The KL QR Heritage Site Maps, an initiative by the Living History Project (TLHP), digitally maps these architectural gems, making history accessible at the scan of a QR code. With a simple smartphone scan, locals and visitors alike can uncover hidden narratives, historical insights, and architectural details, seamlessly bridging the past with the present. This initiative goes beyond mapping; it’s an interactive cultural experience, inviting people to explore the city through a fresh, immersive lens. We invite partners to join us in preserving and celebrating Kuala Lumpur’s rich heritage. Your support will help sustain this legacy-building initiative, enhancing public knowledge, urban identity, and sustainable tourism for generations to come.
Refer to the directory for directions. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us
FAQ
The TLHP Impact Festival is a month-long celebration of Malaysia’s living heritage, stories, and communities. Curated by The Living History Project, the festival brings together immersive theatre, cultural walks, workshops, film screenings, environmental fairs, and community storytelling sessions—all designed to honour our past while shaping inclusive futures.
Each event has its own registration or ticketing link available via Cloudjoi:
https://www.cloudjoi.com/all?search=The+living+history+project&type=event&venue_types=online%2Cvod%2Coffline&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacFxve5GcLTmcQ5Bw1SnSr7XBOT2cpKLW1dZzmp0EyEevHJrmCXbkzGOoQcuA_aem_22jp8ByLUXM0WJG2HvFxzg&location_state=&date=&category=
We recommend early sign-ups as spaces for performances, walks, and workshops are limited.
Most events are open to all, but some programs (like film screenings or open mic nights) may include mature themes best suited for older teens and adults. Age recommendations, if any, are noted on individual event pages.
It depends on the experience. For walking tours, wear comfortable shoes and bring water, sun protection, or rain gear. For immersive theatre or heritage events, we encourage thematic dress (e.g. Old Malaya glam) to enhance the experience. Details are listed in each event description.
Some events are free, while others are ticketed with early bird and standard rates. All contributions go toward supporting heritage preservation, artist collaborations, and community programming through TLHP.
The TLHP Impact Festival is not just a showcase, it’s a platform for engagement. Every programme is curated to highlight untold stories, elevate local voices, and invite public participation in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable cultural future.
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