Inspired by the idiom ‘Yang lama dikelek, Yang baharu didukung’ (“the old is carried, the new is embraced”), Ku Kelek, Ku Dukung by NUS Ilsa Tari explores the interplay of ‘tradition’ and ‘modernity’. This interdisciplinary production honors the past and engages the present, encouraging audiences to embrace a balanced worldview. 

Central to its narrative is the concept of adat (customs), it examines how cultural practices evolve while staying relevant. Featuring a blend of movement, live music, and spoken Malay poetry with Rumah Rima, it includes guest musicians Luqman Hakim, Nazri Johari, and Lenny Karmila, who reinterpret traditional sounds. Together, these elements create a thought-provoking celebration of tradition and innovation.