Lagenda Puteri Santubong will reimagine the enduring tale of Puteri Santubong and Puteri Sejinjang as a contemporary dance-theatre production, taking the stage at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur on 19 and 20 December 2026.
Presented by Lang Budaya and directed by Dayang Mariana Abang Bolhassan, the contemporary dance-theatre production brings the enduring folklore to life through movement, music and visual storytelling. It offers audiences a fresh way to experience a story that has been passed down through generations.
The production brings together approximately 100 performers from different cultural backgrounds, including Malaysian singer and performer Bob Yusof, and young performers aged 6 to 16. The show will also feature original music composed specifically for Lagenda Puteri Santubong, with musical direction led by Shamsul Zain alongside a team of collaborating composers.
Reimagining an Enduring Legend for Today
At the heart of Lagenda Puteri Santubong is the story of Puteri Santubong and Puteri Sejinjang, two sisters whose relationship is shaped by love, rivalry, choices, conflict and reconciliation. While the legend is deeply rooted in Sarawak, the upcoming show at Istana Budaya aims to give audiences across the country a chance to experience and appreciate the story as part of Malaysia’s wider cultural landscape.
“As a proud Sarawakian, bringing the legend of Puteri Santubong to Malaysia’s national stage is deeply meaningful to me. While the story is rooted in Sarawak, its themes of family, love, rivalry and reconciliation are experiences that audiences everywhere can understand. Through this production, I hope to honour its cultural roots while presenting it in a way that feels fresh, engaging and meaningful to a new generation,” said Dayang Mariana Abang Bolhassan, Director of Lagenda Puteri Santubong.
“Puteri Santubong is a story that is very close to Sarawak, so being part of bringing it to the national stage is meaningful to me. As the storyteller and singer, my role is to help guide audiences through the journey while working together with the dancers and the music to bring the story to life in a different way,” said Bob Yusof, cast member of Lagenda Puteri Santubong.
Performance Details
- Dates: 19 and 20 December 2026
- Venue: Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur
- Ticketing Link: Cloudjoi
- Performance Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Language: Bahasa Melayu
