Dongdiyin The Invitation of Poetry, The Life of Literature

If university is the sanctuary to foster poets, the graduates will be the future continuity of the poets. Of course, a poet is trained by the nature, but they can also come from all parts of the world, especially forged by the tempering of life.

On the 17^th of June, Dongdiyin which was held in the Kampar UTAR had come to an end. There was a huge crowd of audience, and this occasion was very well-received.

Dua Space Dance Theatre Dancer at UTAR watching poetry exchange at lakeside

Poet's performance

The Dean of Institute of Chinese Studies in UTAR, Prof Dr. Ho Khai Leong, pleased with the performance of in the university. Before this event, Mr. Ho and Mr. Poh Seng Titt have been organized a poetry competition at the lakeside of the university. The students and the poets exchange their skills in the poetry works. Due to Poet Wong Ah Wah humorous way of hosting the event, everyone was having fun throughout the event. On the other hand, Prof. Dr. Ho hoped that the students of UTAR could appreciate this golden opportunity to learn from each other.

Anthony Meh discussing about the performance detail  with the poets

Dua Space Dance Theatre once again participate the event since 2008. The founder of the Dua Space Dance Theatre, Anthony Meh Chuan has been choreograph 3 new dance pieces for Dongdiyin, and taking the role as Stage Manager for the 12 toured performances. The Founder and Company director, together with Artistic Director, Aman Yap Choong Boon, performed together with 7 professional dancers. They subsequently performed 3 poetry works , < The Whole River Red - Die before Realizing Aspirations > and by the founder and choreographer of Dua Space, Anthony Meh. The 3 poetry works were perform distinctively with their own uniqueness and received glorifying respond from the audience.

Choreography work -  < In Imprint >

Choreography work - < The Whole River Red - Die before Realizing Aspirations >

Choreography work - < Kill Virus >

 

Dongdiyin is the most significant Chinese poetry recital performance in Malaysia started back in 1988. The creative work from the poets achieved great respond from the audience and in turn received honorable applause from the floor.

Poet's performance

 Poet's performance

Dua Space Dance Theatre Dancers with the poet 

Picture with the poets and Dongdiyin @Kampar UTAR committee member 

The previous four performances had received a very good respond. Please don’t miss out the upcoming Dongdiyin, feel the thrill that you never experienced before!  

Performances	Date	Time	Venue	Contact
Dongdiyin@ ASEAN	5th August	7:00pm – 10:00pm	The KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall	012-659 7590
Dongdiyin@ Book Fair	26th August	1:00pm – 2.45pm	KLCC 7th Book Fair	03-6188 3266
Dongdiyin@ KLPac 1	9th September	2:30pm – 5:30pm	Kuala Lumpur KLPac	03-2145 1200
Dongdiyin@ KLPac 2	9th September	7:00pm –  10:00pm	Kuala Lumpur KLPac	For special guest only
Dongdiyin@ Sea	16th September	7:00pm – 10:30pm	Penang Ferry	012-511 9825
Dongdiyin@ Pinnacle	22nd September	7:00pm – 10:00pm	Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade	For special guest only
Dongdiyin@ Monument	14th November	7:00pm – 10:00pm	Malacca Cheng Hoon Teng’s Temple	012-681 2183