SINGAPORE - Before the Malay Heritage Centre in Kampong Glam presses the pause button for a revamp later this year, there will be one last hurrah to celebrate the last weekend of Hari Raya celebration
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They include the one-piece kebaya made popular by artistes from the 60s like Sarimah and Mariani, who wore them in the popular film 'Madu Tiga', directed by P Ramlee.Illustrator, designer and visual artist Nur Hafizah Jainal, 33, says that it is the first time her artwork featuring the dressings of Malay women in the 1950s and 1960s will be revealed to the public.
This year's celebrations, titled #LastKopekRayaFest, or the last stretch of Hari Raya celebrations, will take place onsite as well as online, serving up a plethora of programmes and activities to engage in. Visitors to the open house on Saturday night can also expect a lively atmosphere and singing along to iconic Hari Raya songs with dance performances by Malay dance groups, DIAN Dancers and Mak Mak Menari , and live singing sessions of sentimental songs including Dato' Siti Nurhaliza's.
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