The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through the Johor State Department of Culture and Arts and the Pontian Art Gallery and Tourism Association will organise the National Literary Masterpiece Performance of Dato’ Dr Usman Awang through his work entitled Uda and Dara on 25th December 2024 (Wednesday) at 8.30pm at Padang Akasia Angsana Johor Bahru.
The Play will elevate the work of Dato’ Dr Usman Awang who is a native born in the state of Johor. He is a prominent writing figure who was awarded as a National Literary in 1983. Usman Awang is famous for his love story without limits involving the couple Uda and Dara when nothing can stop them from falling in love. However, the differences in rank and wealth has become an obstacle between Uda and Dara.
The staging of the Uda and Dara Musical Theater Masterpiece will feature the main character Uda played by Putera Amir and the character Dara played by Zarina Zainoordin who is a singer and artist active in the state of Johor.
Also present to witness the staging of this masterpiece will be the heir of the late Dato’ Dr Usman Awang; Haslina binti Usman, who was specially invited to witness and appreciate the work of her father, who once upon a time won a place in the hearts of the audience and theater fans.
Date : 25th December 2024 (Wednesday)
Time : 8.30 pm
Location: Padang Acacia Angsana Johor Bahru
