RCE Penang - 2018
KG DEW COMMUNITY MURAL ART
Region:
Asia-Pacific
Country:
Malaysia
Location(s):
Kampung Dew, Taiping Perak
Address of focal point institution for project:
Kampung Dew, Taiping Perak
Ecosystem(s):
Target Audience:
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area :
Public murals became popular because they were easy to understand and they belonged to everybody in community. This mural art project also help the community to improve their economic development, with the goal of increasing tourism by making the place more attractive destinations for visitors. It was a way to show the identity of Kampung Dew and visitors can learn about the fireflies by visiting this mural. Through this project, it would indirectly encourage creative talent and also strengthen tourism sectors.
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses:
The Mural Art Project is part of a community engagement and is important to improve the image of Kg Dew which are famous known of their fireflies. The mural reflect on local contexts of fireflies are created in cooperation with citizens and RCE Sejahtera Youth committee. Community art especially mural, is a strong and effective tool to educate the community and tourist about fireflies. Through this programme, the volunteers can contribute to sustainable use of public spaces and it helps to improve the local identity, leading to increase in economic performance.
Status:
Completed
Period:
September, 2018
Rationale:
The Mural Art Project is part of a community engagement and is important to improve the image of Kg Dew which are famous known of their fireflies. The mural reflect on local contexts of fireflies are created in cooperation with citizens and RCE Sejahtera Youth committee. Community art especially mural, is a strong and effective tool to educate the community and tourist about fireflies. Through this programme, the volunteers can contribute to sustainable use of public spaces and it helps to improve the local identity, leading to increase in economic performance.
Objectives:
To educate, engage and enhance communities about firefly through public wall art.
To recognize voluntary activities of young people with a view to acknowledge their personal skills
To enhance and cultivate civic responsibilities to volunteers and the community
To recognize voluntary activities of young people with a view to acknowledge their personal skills
To enhance and cultivate civic responsibilities to volunteers and the community
Activities and/or practices employed:
Public murals became popular because they were easy to understand and they belonged to everybody in community. This mural art project also help the community to improve their economic development, with the goal of increasing tourism by making the place more attractive destinations for visitors. It was a way to show the identity of Kampung Dew and visitors can learn about the fireflies by visiting this mural. Through this project, it would indirectly encourage creative talent and also strengthen tourism sectors.
Results:
This Mural Art Project was held for the first time by RCE Sejahtera Youth committee and the Kg. Dew community. In order to preserve murals, video footage of mural drawing and creation are effective. We hope the project will be realized as it will be an important effort in promoting Fireflies tourism at Kg. Dew to the community, the public and other target groups.
Lessons learned:
This Mural Art Project was held for the first time by RCE Sejahtera Youth committee and the Kg. Dew community. In order to preserve murals, video footage of mural drawing and creation are effective. We hope the project will be realized as it will be an important effort in promoting Fireflies tourism at Kg. Dew to the community, the public and other target groups.
Relationship to other RCE activities:
This project is related to RCE Sejahtera Youth as a part of a community engagement and is important to improve the image of Kg Dew which are famous known of their fireflies. The mural reflect on local contexts of fireflies are created in cooperation with citizens and RCE Sejahtera Youth committee.
Pictures:
File Name | Caption for picture | Photo Credit |
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Kg Dew Mural Art 1.jpg (124.95 KB) | Kg Dew Mural Art | RCE Sejahtera Youth |
Kg Dew Mural Art 2.jpg (109.4 KB) | Life cycle of Fireflies | RCE Sejahtera Youth |
Kg Dew Mural Art 3.jpg (99.4 KB) | RCE Sejahtera Youth | |
Kg Dew Mural Art 4.jpg (94.6 KB) | Berembang Tree | RCE Sejahtera Youth |
Kg Dew Mural Art 5.jpg (68.52 KB) | Fireflies | RCE Sejahtera Youth |
Kg Dew Mural Art 6.jpg (127.19 KB) | RCE Sejahtera Youth | |
Kg Dew Mural Art 7.jpg (169.94 KB) | RCE Sejahtera Youth Secretariats for KG Dew Mural Art Project | RCE Sejahtera Youth |
References and reference materials:
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 15 - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss
Direct
Ecotourism
Direct
Priority Action Area 4 - Empowering and mobilizing youth
Direct
Update:
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