Abstract:
The latest dance drama
production presented by
Akademi Seni Budaya dan
Warisan Kebangsaan (Aswara)
centres on the controversial
historical character
of Hang Li Po — the legendary
Chinese princess who was betrothed to
Sultan Mansur Shah as a means to enhance
trade relations with 15th century
Malacca. A joint production by students
in the dance, theatre and management
faculties, Hang Li Po features rarely seen
traditional folk and classical Chinese
dance styles.
