Malaysia, given what our country professed to be (chiefly a democratic state that adheres to a constitutional monarchy), seems like an unlikely location for an international arts festival that celebrates the glory of an autocratic state. But the organisers of the 3rd Pyongyang International Arts Festival in Kuala Lumpur beg to differ, seeing that despite Malaysia’s already rich and vibrant multi-cultural communities elbowing for enough space for themselves, there is always room for more, particularly the Democratic People’s Republic brand of totalitarianism packaged for the latter-day Malaysian capitalists.

Here we feature a special roundtable discussion with organisers, which took place at the Pyongyang Restaurant off Jalan Ampang. The 3rd Pyongyang International Arts Festival in Kuala Lumpur will take place on 5 June 2010, 8.30PM in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

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Photo shoot at the Pyongyang Restaurant

North Korean ladies of distinguished breed tirelessly pose for wondergirls crazed Malaysian fan

Photos from a recent ice breaking dinner for the two countries hosted by the Democratic Republic of Korea

Only the best sho ju and kim chee were served, the Supreme leader was indeed a glorious host

In return, Malaysia performed an interpretive torpedo dance piece to entertain the hosts.

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The 3rd Pyongyang International Arts Festival 2010 in Kuala Lumpur is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (under the auspices of our Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-Il) generous demonstration of cultural good will towards Malaysia. Through the medium of dance, video, performance art, music, the festival hopes to share with the people of Malaysia, glorious works of art from the international iron-fisted second world.

Featured acts include:
CIPLAK
The Best Art Show in the Univers
Fahmi Fadzil
Mark Teh
Wong Siew Jye
Flica
Fairuz Sulaiman
Ray Langenbach
Daniel Chong
Sharon Chin
Wonderboys
Jun Kit
and many other state-approved artists

Special Appearance by ABANG GUARD + HKPT: Hard Kore-an Pyongyang Triad

Programme includes:
DMZ table
Torture Chamber
New MK-0 Dong Tiger Missiles
Mass Games
Contemporary Firework Performance Art
ChatRoulette
Anti-America Love

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