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KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 – As part of Merdeka's celebrations next month, Istana Budaya looks at the early arrival of Chinese immigrants to Malaysia in a forthcoming theatrical production.
Tanah Akhirku is told through the lens of a young woman named Yin Feng who fled mainland China after the outbreak of the civil war and arrives in British Malaysia with her mother and his younger brother to work as tin miners
. Feng is attracted to her new home as love flourishes between her and a nobleman.
A collaborative effort between Gold Ray Sdn Bhd, Istana Budaya and the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Aswara), the upcoming production is directed by Ashraf Zainal and the stars Lim Mei Fen, Erma Fatima , Islam Izzue, Nina Nadira, Nave VJ and Angeline Tan.
Tanah Akhirku offers the public a glimpse into the formation of Malaysia through a diff "Although it is a love story between a Chinese woman and a Malay man, it is a history to which all Malays can identify.
"Let's say the conclusion of the performance hints at the power of the rakyat to change the destiny of the country," said Lim, who plays Yin Feng.
Lim, who is also the producer, confessed at a press conference yesterday that the story was inspired by his own relationship with his country.
"I have never felt that I belong in this country and I wanted to migrate to the United States after studying drama for a semester there. Tanah Akhirku en January for his last year project, but expanded with additional scenes for future production.
The 31-year-old actress, who is in her last year as a theater in Aswara, could not speak a word of Bahasa Malaysia despite being Malaysian.
"As the only Chinese student in my course, he"
"I had to learn to become Malaysian.
Recognizing a gap that many prefer not to discuss, Lim wants to change things through the arts, starting "
" This sounds cliche, but I want to show the love we have for this earth and the multiracial link that unites us all, "she said.
After the May 9 general election, she saw this is the perfect opportunity to stage Tanah Akhirku and even write a letter to Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali to seek his patronage.
"Tun Siti Hasmah responded the next day that she will attend the performance with her husband, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad," said Lim.
* Tanah Akhirku will be on sale in Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and English with surtitles from August 28 to September 2. Tickets are on sale today on airasiaredtix.com, priced at RM40, RM60, RM110, RM150, RM200 and RM350.
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