Presented By: Michigan Malaysian Students' Association (MiMSA)
Malaysian Cultural Night 2025
On February 15th 2025, MiMSA will host our annual Malaysian Cultural Night (MCN) at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. The event will begin with a trailer, followed by a play titled ‘Dear Wanita,’ and will end with a social accompanied by some Malaysian food offerings. Admission is free of charge for everyone!
The trailer and play encompass the lives of four Malaysian women: Nora, Juwita, Carina, and Ashwin. These women have different backgrounds that explore topics of womanhood, including feminism, motherhood, and gender inequality. The play incorporates Malaysia’s diverse cultural elements, including traditional dances, fashion, and lifestyle—all packaged into a coming-of-wisdom drama. This play aims to raise awareness of the underrepresented stories, triumphs, and struggles of Malaysian women, which ultimately transcend Southeast Asian borders. Additionally, to end the night, MiMSA provides attendees with a serving of famous Malaysian dishes namely Nasi Lemak, Satay, Kuih Ketayap, and a few others as they lounge and indulge in good conversation at the few areas we reserved like the Psychology and Mathematics Atriums. This is a chance for people to talk with Malaysians at the university, have discourse with each other about the play as well as Malaysia generally, and hopefully leave MCN 2025 with new friends.
The night will begin at 6.30 p.m., although we encourage guests to arrive at 6.00 p.m. The intended audience for MCN includes students, faculty, and staff of the University of Michigan, as well as members of the broader Ann Arbor community and individuals interested in Southeast Asian culture. Additionally, the event serves as a gathering point for Malaysians living in the United States, offering them an opportunity to connect and share their culture. By welcoming such a diverse audience, MCN 2025 fosters an inclusive space for cultural exchange and cross-cultural understanding, inviting participants from various backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue and connection.
We hope to see you at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre this year and hope that you enjoy our show! Doors open @ 6.00 p.m.
The trailer and play encompass the lives of four Malaysian women: Nora, Juwita, Carina, and Ashwin. These women have different backgrounds that explore topics of womanhood, including feminism, motherhood, and gender inequality. The play incorporates Malaysia’s diverse cultural elements, including traditional dances, fashion, and lifestyle—all packaged into a coming-of-wisdom drama. This play aims to raise awareness of the underrepresented stories, triumphs, and struggles of Malaysian women, which ultimately transcend Southeast Asian borders. Additionally, to end the night, MiMSA provides attendees with a serving of famous Malaysian dishes namely Nasi Lemak, Satay, Kuih Ketayap, and a few others as they lounge and indulge in good conversation at the few areas we reserved like the Psychology and Mathematics Atriums. This is a chance for people to talk with Malaysians at the university, have discourse with each other about the play as well as Malaysia generally, and hopefully leave MCN 2025 with new friends.
The night will begin at 6.30 p.m., although we encourage guests to arrive at 6.00 p.m. The intended audience for MCN includes students, faculty, and staff of the University of Michigan, as well as members of the broader Ann Arbor community and individuals interested in Southeast Asian culture. Additionally, the event serves as a gathering point for Malaysians living in the United States, offering them an opportunity to connect and share their culture. By welcoming such a diverse audience, MCN 2025 fosters an inclusive space for cultural exchange and cross-cultural understanding, inviting participants from various backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue and connection.
We hope to see you at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre this year and hope that you enjoy our show! Doors open @ 6.00 p.m.
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