In the quiet town of Gerik, a group of artists has “taken it to the streets” to raise awareness about the endangered Malayan tiger, with only about 150 of these majestic creatures remaining in the wilderness of Perak’s forests.
Led by Syal Sepehee, the artists have anchored their work on the Malayan tiger, aiming to inspire through their vibrant murals.
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Led by Syal Sepehee, the artists have anchored their work on the Malayan tiger, aiming to inspire through their vibrant murals.
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00:00Garik, a quiet town tucked away in the heart of Perak, is more than just a haven of natural
00:08beauty.
00:10Beneath its tranquil exterior lies a compelling story of survival, one that intertwines with
00:16the plight of Malaysia's most iconic creature, the Malayan tiger.
00:21With fewer than 150 of these majestic animals left in Perak's forests, a group of artists
00:27has taken it to the streets to raise awareness about the endangered species.
00:33Led by Charles Safihi, the creative team known as Darkside has transformed the Garik
00:38streets into vibrant canvases of hope and education.
00:57Commissioned by the Garik District Council as part of the Visit Perak Year initiative,
01:12the mural spans several streets, featuring Malaysia's first tiger crossing, a concept
01:17Charles proudly showcases.
01:47The project has not only breathed new life into a once-neglected alley, but has also
02:05invigorated the local economy.
02:35In addition to the tiger-themed murals, the artwork celebrates Garik's cultural heritage,
02:41captivating both residents and visitors alike.
03:05It's very vibrant, a lot more colourful, and I think there's also a lot of information
03:09from the pictures that we get to learn.
03:12I also thought that the idea of using our iconic species, the tiger, as a crossing is
03:19brilliant because it's something you don't see anywhere else, and I think it's great.
03:25Right now, when the tigers are facing a crisis, it's very, very important, and so I think
03:30this is great.
03:31It's really, really good.
03:35It's really quiet here, and there aren't a lot of people passing by.
03:39It's not too crowded.
03:41From this mural, this street looks even more lively.
03:44Maybe it will become a tourist attraction after this.
03:47When Garik is more developed, right?
03:49It will be fun, because Garik is getting more lively with the murals here.
03:54Maybe outsiders can come to know about Garik's development, what Garik has done
04:01right now.
04:02So maybe outsiders who haven't been to Garik for a long time can come and visit here.
04:06Maybe they have a village here, they can come back and see the murals here.
04:12Okay, from my perspective, before this, we felt a bit gloomy, okay?
04:17Since there was a draw, like this painting, it looks like there's a bit of reception.
04:23So it means, like I mean, people are sitting at the hotel, while they are watching this.
04:30My hotel is near the murals.
04:32While they are looking at the murals, they stopped by my hotel.
04:36It's a good thing, because before this, Garik was a desert.
04:41They said there was no attraction to what came to Garik.
04:45So when there are murals, it's like there's an attraction.
04:59You