Name: Larut’s Tears
Start: 2026-01-09T20:30:00.000+08:00
End: 2026-02-01T00:59:59.000+08:00
Location: The Arts House at the Old Parliament, Façade

Larut’s Tears

When:

9–31 Jan 2026
Time:

7.30pm–Midnight
Where:

The Arts House at the Old Parliament, Façade

Larut’s Tears is drawn from a long-term collaborative research work on ecological grief between Gerimis, Youngsook Choi and the Semai communities in Pahang and Perak. It reimagines the story of Larut the elephant as the symbolic link to the discovery of tin-rich land in Perak. Through Larut’s perspective, the work reflects on layered experiences of nature’s exploitation—from mining to monoculture—and contrasts them with ancestral Semai practices that embody a harmonious relationship with the environment. This piece invites audiences to bring their own interpretations, experiences, and sense of responsibility to the narrative.

Animation by ARAFURA Media Design