Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa

The story begins with King Merong Mahawangsa, originally a deity with supernatural powers. At the behest of his friend, the Emperor of Rome, Merong is tasked with leading the proposal for his son to marry the Princess of the Chinese Emperor. Geroda is unhappy with this union of two continents and seeks to thwart the marriage. Challenged by the words of King Solomon, Geroda proves that his actions surpass the records of fate. Geroda attacks the entourage, destroying their ships and casting the Roman Prince into the ocean. Geroda kidnaps the Chinese Princess and takes her to Langkapuri Island. The Roman Prince washes up on Langkapuri Island and meets the Chinese Princess. King Merong Mahawangsa vows to search for the Roman Prince. Upon landing in Langkasuka, he encounters a giant army that submits to his rule. The Roman Prince is cared for by the Chinese Princess, but Geroda eventually learns of this. Geroda intends to kill the Roman Prince, but Merong Mahawangsa and his army arrive. A fierce battle ensues, ending with Geroda's defeat. Geroda retreats far into the sea of Kalzum. Eventually, the Roman Prince and the Chinese Princess meet. In the land of Langkasuka that he has opened, Merong Mahawangsa hands over the rule to his son and declares Langkasuka as Kedah Zamin Turan.

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SIGNIFIKAN PEMENTASAN TEATER MUZIKAL SAKTI MERONG MAHAWANGSA: SEBUAH REKONSTRUKSI PEMULA HIKAYAT DENGAN SAMBUTAN JUBLI MUTIARA 30 TAHUN PENUBUHAN ASWARA
Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa (TMSMM) merupakan sebuah produksi teater muzikal yang dipentaskan bagi meraikan sambutan Jubli Mutiara sempena 30 tahun penubuhan Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA).  Hikayat ini diangkat kerana ia merupakan sebuah karya agung unik mengandungi naratif pengembaraan Merong Mahawangsa yang membawa kepada terbinanya negeri Kedah Zamin Turan, yang kini dikenali sebagai negeri Kedah. Keperibadian Merong Mahawangsa yang amanah, cekal dan setia merupakan simbolik kepada semangat yang dibawa oleh ASWARA sejak awal penubuhannya pada 1994, ketika dikenali sebagai Akademi Seni Kebangsaan (ASK). Cabaran dan dugaan yang dihadapi oleh Merong Mahawangsa, yang diharungi dalam tekad dan ketabahan yang tinggi, menjadi refleksi kepada perjalanan ASWARA dalam menongkah arus memperjuangkan tradisi seni, budaya dan warisan negara. Berjasanya Merong Mahawangsa dalam merintis pembukaan negara ini, begitulah unggulnya ASWARA sebagai satu-satunya institusi pengajian tinggi yang merintis dan mempelopori aliran pengajian seni secara proaktif di Malaysia, seterusnya melahirkan para graduan dalam pelbagai bidang kesenian. 

ASWARA & Persatuan Alumni ASWARA berharap pementasan ini dapat menonjolkan bakat dan kredibiliti alumni, memastikan kelestarian seni, budaya dan warisan, menyemarakkan kegiatan seni oleh warga institusi ini, seterusnya membina apresiasi seni budaya dalam kalangan komuniti seni tempatan.

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Significance of the Musical Theatre Performance of Sakti Merong Mahawangsa : Sebuah Rekonstruksi Pemula Hikayat in Celebration of ASWARA's Pearl Jubilee 30th Anniversary
Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa (TMSMM) is a musical theatre production staged to celebrate the Pearl Jubilee marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the National Academy of Arts, Culture, and Heritage (ASWARA). This tale is highlighted as it is a unique masterpiece containing the narrative of the adventures of Merong Mahawangsa, which led to the founding of the state of Kedah Zamin Turan, now known as the state of Kedah. The character of Merong Mahawangsa, known for being trustworthy, resilient, and loyal, symbolizes the spirit embodied by ASWARA since its inception in 1994, when it was known as the National Arts Academy (ASK). The challenges and trials faced by Merong Mahawangsa, which he overcame with determination and great perseverance, reflect ASWARA’s journey in navigating the currents of advocating for the traditions of art, culture, and national heritage. Just as Merong Mahawangsa played a crucial role in pioneering the founding of this nation, ASWARA stands out as the only higher education institution proactively leading and pioneering the field of arts education in Malaysia, producing graduates in various artistic disciplines.

ASWARA and the ASWARA Alumni Association hope that this performance will showcase the talents and credibility of the alumni, ensure the sustainability of arts, culture, and heritage, invigorate artistic activities among the members of this institution, and build appreciation for arts and culture within the local arts community.

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Ticket price:

Category	Price
MERONG	RM 120
GERODA	RM 80
SATRIA (Students , Senior Citizen & Special Needs)*	RM 40
MAHARAJA (Group of 4)	RM 150

*Students with valid student ID (need to present ID at the entrance) and Seniors (60 years old +) / Disabled  may enjoy flat rate of RM40 for Satria tickets. 

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LATAR BELAKANG PERSATUAN ALUMNI ASWARA
Tahun 1994 merupakan tahun yang bersejarah bagi Akademi Seni Kebangsaan (ASK) di mana sekumpulan pelajar dari pelbagai latar belakang menjejakkan kaki ke kampus pertama di Jalan Ampang. Setelah diishtiharkan sebagai badan berkanun dan bertukar kepada Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA) Pada tahun 2008, Bahagian Hal Ehwal Pelajar ASWARA telah mengumpul sebahagian Alumni ASWARA dan mengadakan satu mesyuarat yang bertujuan menubuhkan satu jawatankuasa penaja yang bertanggungjawab merancang dan merangka undang-undang tubuh serta mendaftarkan pertubuhan Alumni ASWARA sebagai sebuah pertubuhan rasmi. Hal ini berjaya dilaksanakan apabila secara rasminya Persatuan Alumni ASWARA telah diluluskan pendaftarannya oleh Pendaftar Pertubuhan Malaysia pada 1 Disember 2009 dan telah mula beroperasi secara rasmi pada tahun 2012. Persatuan telah banyak berkerjasama dengan badan-badan kerajaan dan swasta dan telah mementaskan beberapa buah pementasan seni budaya yang merangkumi seni persembahan dan visual di seluruh negara. Sehingga kini, Persatuan mempunyai 300 lebih ahli berdaftar dan ramai telah berjaya menempa nama di persada seni tanah air.

The ASWARA Alumni Association
The year 1994 marks a historic moment for the National Academy of Arts (ASK), as a group of students from various backgrounds stepped onto the campus for the first time on Jalan Ampang. After being declared a statutory body and renamed the National Academy of Cultural and Heritage (ASWARA) in 2008, the Student Affairs Division of ASWARA gathered some of its alumni and held a meeting aimed at establishing a founding committee responsible for planning and drafting the constitution and registering the ASWARA Alumni Association as an official organization. This was successfully accomplished when the registration of the ASWARA Alumni Association was officially approved by the Registrar of Societies Malaysia on December 1, 2009, and it began operating officially in 2012. The association has collaborated extensively with both government and private bodies and has staged several cultural performances that includes both performing and visual arts. across the country. To date, the association has over 300 registered members, many of whom have made a name for themselves in the national arts scene.

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