Exhibition: BATIK - Expression of Identities

Canadian Society for Asian Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia, in collaboration with the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) and the National University of Malaysia, presents the exhibition:BATIK - Expression of IdentitiesOpening Reception: Sunday October 30th, 2016 12:00pmExhibition dates: October 30th - December 9, 2016Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pmClosed on Mondays and Canadian Statutory HolidaysAdmission by donation.Oct 30th, 2016 2:00pm- Panel of Speakers from Malaysia: "Evolution of Malaysian Batik" (Abdul Munir Yahaya, Nik Faiz);- "Batik by the Baba and Nonya" (Baba Cedric Tan);- "Demonstration of Batik-Making Techniques" (Jaludin Zaini).Oct 30th, 2016 4:00pm-Tour of Exhibition by Panelists and CuratorsVenue: Chinese Cultural Centre Museum555 Columbia Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 4H5 Canada(604) 658-8880"The Exhibition tells the story of the emergence of batik textiles in Malaysia and the transformation of traditional art and design forms from the 1960's to the present day. Techniques and diverse styles created by ethnic groups in Kelantan, Langkawi, Malacca, Sarawak, Selangor and Terengganu in Malaysia are explored."- Curator: Salmah Abu-Mansor