Causes
Music
Theatre
Dance
Kids
Jikey
PARC
4.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Main Stage
Set in the colorful days of old Malaya, this performance tells the story of Tuan Kaiden, an Indian merchant who arrives on local shores with dreams of trading and prosperity. However, trouble soon follows when he is caught conducting business without the permission of the local ruler, the Raja.
Awang, the Raja’s witty and loyal assistant, is tasked with bringing Tuan Kaiden before the court. Instead of punishment, the Raja offers wise counsel and urges harmony among communities. He instructs Awang to help Tuan Kaiden meet *Pek Seng*, a Chinese trader in the area, to guide him in navigating the local customs and trade practices.
What follows is a lively and humorous journey filled with playful banter, cultural exchanges, comical misunderstandings, and the joyful spirit of traditional music and song. Blending storytelling, physical comedy, and musical elements, this performance celebrates unity in diversity through the lens of traditional theatre.
About the Artiste / Group
My Jikey Penang
Preserving Tradition, Inspiring Innovation
My Jikey Penang is a traditional Jikey performance group under the umbrella of MyPenang Creative, supported by Persatuan Kreater. Since its formation in 2017, the group has been dedicated to reviving and modernising the art of Jikey while staying rooted in its cultural heritage.
The group made its debut performance at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and has since grown into a platform for creative experimentation and cultural collaboration. In 2022, My Jikey Penang expanded its scope through workshops aimed at refining performance techniques, refreshing traditional elements, and encouraging participation from multi-ethnic artists.
Supported by a matching grant from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), My Jikey Penang presented updated performances and participated in the Northern Traditional Theatre Festival @ Georgetown. The group was also featured in a promotional segment aired by RTM Kuala Lumpur.
In addition, My Jikey Penang has performed outdoors for the Arts in The Park program and conducted a special workshop on creating the traditional Awang* mask — an iconic character in Jikey — during the **International Museum Festivalheld in Penang.
My Jikey Penang continues to serve as a vibrant platform to celebrate, educate, and elevate the rich heritage of Jikey for contemporary audiences.
Language
Bahasa Malaysia
Team
Director: Ilya Rusaidi
Cast: Faizal Hamzah, Stephanie, Ugo, Nasrul Azhar, Jeevan, Sharifah
Musician / Singer: Siti Salwanie, Man, Masmee
