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Sutra Foundation

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About Us

Sutra Foundation, bequeathed to Malaysia by Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, was established as a full-fledged and tax exempt Foundation in 2007. It is a bastion of traditional and contemporary arts, striving to develop the breadth and depth of Malaysian performing and visual arts by stimulating the creative spirit of cross-cultural Malaysia.

Sutra Foundation,

Est. 2007

The Foundation

The Foundation strives to develop the breadth and depth of Malaysian performing and visual arts by stimulating the creative spirit of cross-cultural Malaysia.

Even before the Foundation was formally formed, Sutra, for decades has presented outstanding local and international artists and groups. Various cultures have gathered here to forge a unique ‘sutra’ bond that fosters a universal yet distinctively Malaysian interpretation of the arts. Now, with the formation of the Foundation, it is able to carry into the future the thread of Ramli’s vision and contribution to the Malaysian arts scene and secure its legacy for future generations.

Sutra Foundation has been vital in maintaining Sutra’s activities when the arts face challenging times. One of Malaysia’s potent cultural voices, Sutra Foundation continues to provide Malaysia with sustained activities in the performing arts (Sutra Dance Theatre), exhibitions (Sutra Gallery & KamaRia Gallery) and teaching (Sutra Academy).

Immense care goes into crafting a Sutra Production – be it in terms of impeccable design input, selection of dance talent, devising sets, costumes, lighting or graphics and marrying them to the choreographic intent to assure a flawless production. Sutra Foundation has now cultivated professional and creative staffs in the areas of lighting, stage management, theatre production and administration.

Objectives

To preserve, develop, and promote traditional and contemporary performing arts in Malaysia.

Sutra dancers performing for Gajapati Maharaja Sri Dibyasingha Deb & Maharani Leelavati Pattamahadei with HE Shri Tirumurti and his wife, Gowri with Datuk Ramli Ibrahim and Sutra Trustee, Sivarajah Natarajan, 2015

The Foundation 

Promote Malaysia nationally and internationally through diverse and innovative performances

Educate the Malaysian public on traditional and contemporary arts through its programs and courses

Develop public participation in all aspects of performing arts regardless of race, creed or religion

Provide scholarships in order to develop Malaysian performing arts talents to the highest level

Create a laboratory situation which facilitates and stimulates intercultural experimentation

Donations

Any and all donations are gratefully accepted and acknowledged

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Contributions to Sutra Foundation of RM500.00 and above are tax exempted.

Your contributions will be used toward sustaining our annual programs.

Your support will help us to showcase and celebrate performing artists in Malaysia.

Your contribution includes supporting young artists as well as indigenous performing arts of Malaysia.