Experience Encore Melaka

Ready to put Malacca on the Cultural Map...

Posted on 04 September 2018

Putting Malacca on the Cultural Map of the World

Malacca is the cultural capital of Malaysia. With a romantically deep and diverse historic tale that encompasses the grassroots of contemporary Malaysian society, Encore Melaka envisages to put Malacca highly in the Cultural Map of the World.

Cultured. Photo taken by: thejakartapost

Diversity and Inclusiveness

Upholding our heritage and culture. Encore Melaka presents a mesmerising performance of a series of touching life stories of Malacca locals. It is not only a cultural performance for tourists, it is a performance that embodies the contemporary Malaysian society that embraces diversity and inclusiveness.

Diversity. Photo taken by: hype

Visuals and Sounds

Encore Melaka features immerse visual and auditory experience for its audience. Combining the magic of art and innovation, you can expect to see astounding projection mapping, intricate theatre props and carefully chosen costumes.

Beats! Photo taken by: star2

State of the Art Auditorium

Featuring the first ever 360-degree rotating auditorium with multiple-stage in South East Asia. Utilizing the vivid combination of audio and lighting – scenes in the past come right back into life. The audience will not be passive onlookers in the auditorium but are made as an integral part of the of this amazing performance.

State-of-the-art technology and performance. Photo taken by: gayatravel

The Performance

Directed by Wang Chaoge – the person that orchastrated the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, the life of Melaka is depicted through a stunning blend of traditional and contemporary dance performed by 200 local performers.

During the 70 minute show, the audience will go through time, of 6 centuries of Melaka history, literally crossing through time and space. What you would bring back is not merely the story of a rich historical place but an intellectual reflection of the true essence of Melaka – a good model of multicultural coexistence.

Diversity at its best. Photo taken by: cuti

Where is it?

The performance is showcased at Impression City at Kota Syahbandar in Malacca. The building is hard to miss! Made up of arcs of thousands of LED lights and porcelain-tiles, the architecture and performance is truly a spectacle of modern-day Malacca!