{
  "id": 16149278,
  "title": "From zapin to traditional houses: What to expect at Malay Heritage Centre's first Teroka Nusantara Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/from-zapin-to-traditional-houses-what-to-expect-at-malay-heritage",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T04:04:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/teroka-nusantara-festival-2026-malay-heritage-centre-6485116"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The inaugural Teroka Nusantara Festival, organized by the Malay Heritage Centre, will take place from November 6 to 8 in Kampong Gelam, Singapore. This three-day event aims to showcase the diverse cultures and traditions of the Nusantara, or Malay world, through various activities such as dance and musical performances, traditional house displays, cultural booths, storytelling, family workshops, and a bazaar. Admission to the festival is free, although some programs will require paid tickets. One of the main highlights of the festival is the Rumah Orang Kita: Nusantara Arts Showcase, featuring traditional and contemporary performances by groups from Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Visitors can also explore four traditional house designs from across the Malay Archipelago, participate in family workshops, and learn about the region's history through free talks. The festival runs from 10am to 10pm daily and includes free street performances, a Teroka Bazaar, and various workshops suitable for all ages.",
  "summary": "The inaugural festival at the Malay Heritage Centre will feature dance and musical performances by regional groups, traditional house displays, cultural booths, storytelling, family workshops and a bazaar. Admission is free, with some ticketed programmes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Teroka Nusantara Festival runs Nov 6-8 in Kampong Gelam, Singapore",
    "Features dance, musical performances, traditional house displays",
    "Free admission with paid tickets for some programs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "By bringing together regional performers and architectural displays, the festival establishes a centralized platform for celebrating the shared cultural heritage and diverse traditions of the wider Malay Archipelago.",
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}