Ramli Ibrahim's Vision of Forever: Sneak Preview

We went for a special preview of Ramli Ibrahim's Vision of Forever performance concert at the Sutra Dance theatre in Pesiaran Titiwangsa on Friday, 16th April. The special event was only for invited guests - it is sort of like a sneak preview to the actual concert to be held from April 22-25 at the Istana Budaya. Since Alfred's cousin, Chin Hock does accounts for the Sutra House under Ramli Ibrahim, we had the privilege to go for the special preview at the Sutra House - Ramli Ibrahim's haven for the arts. We were spell-bounded by the design of the house - a simple spacious wooden-floored studio opens out onto the lawn and trees - the whole place exudes an air of peace and tranquility. Paintings were displayed on the wall spaces in the studio space. We were transfixed by the paintings - full of mystery and creativity. 

After the mingling session, we were invited to the amphitheatre in the garden to watch the performance. The amphitheatre provides a mystical setting - a great design. We were spell-bounded by the performance- so full of energy and life. I was overwhelmed with emotions - it truly moved me to my core. We decided to buy the tickets for the gala dinner performance of Vision of Forever on the 24th April at the Istana Budaya. 

After the preview performance, we were served a wonderful dinner. We had a great time chatting and mingling with everyone there. We felt lucky to attend this private gathering at the comfort of the Sutra House. Since it was a private event, we got to meet and chat with Ramli Ibrahim. He stricked to me as a soft-spoken and humble man. He even came and served us some cheesecake :)

After spending 2 1/2 months cooped up at home in Melaka, I truly enjoyed myself that night. A great and memorable evening. Although we were unable to attend the Vision of Forever concert at the Istana Budaya last Saturday because I was down with cold, we were still contented that we got to attend the private party and watched one of the preview performances at a close-up distance and having met Ramli Ibrahim in person.