Langkawi Festivals

The culmination of the inaugural launch of Langkawi International Festival of Arts (LIFA) coincided with the official opening of Ibrahim Hussein Museum and Cultural Foundation (IHMC).

This prestigious event was officiated by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and was organized by IHMCF, with the participation of the local Kedah Government and the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA).

LIFA witnessed participating artists from around the globe taking up special invitations by Datuk Ibrahim Hussein. The 10 day festival was festooned with non-stop activities taking place on different parts of the mythical Langkawi Island, including talks by artists, ikebana demonstrations, the GAPENA congress, a photography exhibition led by Eric Peris and many more.

IHMCF itself is an undisputed work of art spanning across some 16,000 square feet of enclosed terrain over two levels, with an entrance portico and circular forecourt, approached by a driveway through the conserved forest. His abode is also a part of the cultural village, built with an open deck, overlooking the breezy and majestic Andaman Sea, a shangri-la envied by many other artists.