Jikey Mask-Making
YSDAF turns 10, and we’re going on tour!
Ticketing
Saturday
5th
Jul 2025
2:00PM (GMT+8)
Watch at Venue
About
Jikey is a form of traditional dance drama that is popular in Kedah and Perlis that is known for its slapstick comedy. Typically there is a comedic character named Awang who wears a mask that is traditionally made of wood.
Apart from their performance of Jikey as part of YSDAF 2025 Urban Tour, My Jikey Penang will also be conducting a workshop where participants can try their hand at the art of mask-making using simple materials. Perfect for arts and craft lovers who like to get their hands dirty and pick up new skills.
Recommended Age: 7 years old and above.
About the Artiste
My Jikey Penang
Preserving Tradition, Inspiring Innovation
My Jikey Penang is a traditional Jikey performance group under the umbrella of MyPenang Creative, supported by Persatuan Kreater. Since its formation in 2017, the group has been dedicated to reviving and modernizing the art of Jikey while staying rooted in its cultural heritage.
The group made its debut performance at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and has since grown into a platform for creative experimentation and cultural collaboration. In 2022, My Jikey Penang expanded its scope through workshops aimed at refining performance techniques, refreshing traditional elements, and encouraging participation from multi-ethnic artists.
Supported by a matching grant from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), My Jikey Penang presented updated performances and participated in the Northern Traditional Theatre Festival @ Georgetown. The group was also featured in a promotional segment aired by RTM Kuala Lumpur.
In addition, My Jikey Penang has performed outdoors for the Arts in The Park program and conducted a special workshop on creating the traditional Awang* mask — an iconic character in Jikey — during the **International Museum Festivalheld in Penang.
My Jikey Penang continues to serve as a vibrant platform to celebrate, educate, and elevate the rich heritage of Jikey for contemporary audiences.
Facilitator: Mypenang Creative Team
Notes
- Due to high traffic flow, do use public transport or an e-hailing service. Free YSDAF shuttle from LRT Subang Jaya Station.
- Do allow enough time to reach the venue & find the location. Your spot will be released if you are not at the workshop location 15 minutes prior to workshop time.
- Do read through the info listed for the workshop (age group, suitability, language etc)
- By joining our workshop at the Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025, you understand that on occasion videos and pictures of you/your child will be taken and recorded for archiving and promotional material.
About Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival
After two months of Kampung Tour to five states around Peninsular Malaysia, Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025 will finally be kicking off its much-anticipated Urban Tour from June to August 2025.
This time, festival goers will have three chances to catch YSDAF at three different locations around Klang Valley which means triple the fun and triple the excitement!
YSDAF 2025 Urban Tour begins at KL East Mall on 14 June, followed by PARC (Subang Jaya) on 5 July and, finally, Elmina Lakeside Mall on 9 August. Everyone is invited!
Like past festivals, YSDAF 2025 will feature bite-sized performances by Malaysian artistes across different genres, from the traditional to the contemporary, from music and dance to theatre and visual arts. Apart from its scale, what sets YSDAF apart is that it also offers a highly interactive experience so you will have the chance to get your hands dirty, pick up a new skill or craft your own masterpiece at one of its workshops.
The highlight of the Urban Tour are its anchor performances by its programme partners Young KL Singers, MyDance Alliance and Orang Orang Drum Theatre. Apart from these highlights, festival goers can look forward to a unique festival experience at each location as the programming ls largely different with a different lineup of artistes and acts.
