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The kick-off has started for Rugby World Cup 2011 here in New Zealand and in conjunction with the much anticipated event, our very own Bahtera Budaya has been invited to promote Malaysian culture through our dance! They most probably are intrigued and attracted to our past performances here in New Zealand. To name a few, Asian Night Market 2011 , and Asian Night Market 2010  . Thanks to the zeal and enthusiasm that our representatives had shown throughout these years, we are now (In NZ) very well-known for out multiculturalism There are some more events that involved Bahtera Budaya group but unfortunately I have no access to those photo albums nor was I even at those events due to personal bereavement. Hence, not mentioning them in this blog post. For those who are ignorant of the NZ  RWC 2011 Multicultural Week, please be advised that it will be held this Saturday, 17th Sept 2011 at Wellington Town Hall . And for the gist of what will be presented by our team...

Salam, Kia ora, Hello! As many of you would probably know, there will be a Multicultural Fest happening this Sunday organised by Ethnic Council Wellington Inc. Our awesomely talented dancers (and friends) from Bahtera Budaya are performing there to represent Malaysia, and there will also be Malaysian foodstalls and a kompang reception (thanks Affendi for the tip). Here are the details: Event : Multicultural Festival Theme : Unity in Diversity Venue : Wellington Town Hall Time : Sunday 23 August 2009 (10am–4pm) Fee : Entrance - door donation Besides the Zapin & Joget dances by our friends , there will also be cultural performances like Batucada, Bollywood, Yosakoi Japan and African Drumming, as well as other cultural things like foods- and crafts-selling from a very diverse range of cultures. So don't forget to drag your friends & loved ones and come support our dancers, let your 5 senses experience diversity! Let's mingle with people of various nationalities ...

Salam, Kia ora, Hello! Guess what's up our sleeves next? DANCING. Yup, we do that sometimes. ;) We're not sure if you're in-the-know, but we're (proudly) affiliated to one of the best Malaysian dance groups in New Zealand, Bahtera Budaya. Why the sudden mention of dancing & Bahtera Budaya? Well, dear friends, we're pleased to inform you that spots are open for two dance teams this year : Zapin & Joget. These are catered to be performed at a cultural festival next month. The mission details are: Who? Any WMSO member of any gender, age, physique etc What? Ethnic Council Wellington's Multicultural Festival When? Sunday, August 23 2009 Interested to join the fun as a dancer/audience? Come on over to our tryouts: Zapin Tuesday July 14th @ 6.30 pm In front of Hugh Mackenzie (HMLT) 206 Joget Friday July 17th @ 6.30 pm In front of Hugh Mackenzie (HMLT) 206 Important : Please be there on time , ie. at least 5 minutes before the time to meet is ideal. Being pun...

Salam, Kia ora, Hello! Bahtera Budaya (lit. 'Cultural Vessel') is a dance group made of Malaysian students based in Wellington, New Zealand. The group has performed numerous dancing styles for special occasions, particularly cultural events. Their dances range from cultural/traditional to contemporary, and they are assisted by creative and experienced dancers of diverse backgrounds. To view some of their past performances, please go to these links on the Youtube page of one of last year's dancers. The video links below are from the 2009 Asean Night Market. - Mangunatip (cultural) - Inang Renek (cultural) - Datun Julut (cultural) - Arus (contemporary) If you are interested to find out more about Bahtera Budaya, please contact us with your questions, comments, suggestions etc via our email ( wmsonz@gmail.com ), or even in the blog itself. " Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals. " ~Charles Baudelaire Regards, WMSO Committee Photos & videos ...