What is Fantasy Rainforest? I still had no clue when we arrived at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) for the 6pm show. When the show began, it dawned on me that I was watching Malaysia’s first live performance of its kind shown in the first ever world-class theatre in Malaysia. The character of the Fantasy Rainforest is based on flora and fauna in the rainforest that are also Malaysian national treasure such as hornbill, Malayan tiger, Rafflessia and hibiscus. There were also characters of aboriginal people and illegal hunters. The background was definitely that of Borneo because of the traditional dresses for the aboriginal people.
The Fantasy Rainforest Show
The Fantasy Rainforest advocates the protection of the rainforest and the lives within. It also highlighted the condemnation of the illegal act of greedy hunter in capturing the valuable hornbill. I love the live performance because it creates awareness to protect our rainforest. I would recommend to schools and parents to bring school children to watch the show. Talk about education at the grass root.
The audience would be caught in awe when the performers launched their acrobatic stunts with reflected shadow on the background. Those stunts were normally seen in a circus. I was definitely taken by the show.
In between the scenes, the Malayan tiger and a troop of monkeys invited an audience to the stage to participate in the interactive magic show.
The Fantasy Rainforest also showcased the energetic tribal dances, ancient dance movement which form the Malaysian culture. Towards the end of the show, there was a bamboo dance, where a pair of dancers hops out of the moving bamboo sticks.
All you need to know…
The Fantasy Rainforest Live Performance is shown twice daily at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) at 2pm and 6pm daily. The ticket is sold at RM200 (VIP), RM120 (Standard) and RM60 (Child). If you are watching the 6pm show, there is a buffet dinner for your to devour. It costs further RM45 for adult and RM22.50. The buffet dinner serves steamboat food.
Box Office : +603 8887 6000
Website : www.fantasyrainforest.com
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