Steem Cartoon : The Power of Cartoon

I was honoured to be part of the crowd that attended this talk. It consists of comic enthusiast, students, academicians and cartoonist from around the world.

The speakers for the event are as follows:

Prof.Dr. Muliyadi Mahmood : He is a well respected academician specializing in Cartoon and Comic. Many of his books, journals and academic writing has become my main references for my academic research.

Datuk Lat : Malaysian Cartoon Icon. He is also someone I look up to and he is my inspiration. He is an inspiration to many people who aspire to draw because he is charismatic, iconic and carries himself very well. Above all, he works very hard.

Mr. Hassan Abd. Muthalib : He has this tag as the Father of Malaysian Animation. He produced the 1st Malaysian Animation titled 'Monkey and the Mousedeer'.

I reproduce the youtube below:

This is me and Datuk Lat, my idol since childhood.

This is the event poster.

Our very own @abgmie took on the role as the moderator for the forum.

The forum kicked off.

Below is the picture of Mr. Juragan (Malaysian Cartoon and Comic Club President) and the Museum Directors.

Professor Dr. Muliyadi who went on sharing the history of Malaysian cartoon and how cartoons are interpreted by its audiences and its perception amongst the public.

Then it was Datuk Lat sharing his experience drawing cartoon his entire life. His cartoon, Kampung Boy was produced and translated into more than 20 languages worldwide.

Then it was Pak Hassan's turn to share his experience in animation and how the layers and visuals play an important part in capturing the public's imagination.

4 individuals on the stage that inspired me to become a good presenter (abgmie), a dedicated researcher (Prof.Muliyadi), a well known and iconic image (Datuk Lat) and as a person who is knowledgeable to experienced (Pak Hassan)

My biodata in the museum as part of Malaysian Comic history

I was invited to have lunch and I am seated next to Datuk Lat by Datuk Lat himself in the VIP Table with the Museum Directors together with Prof. Muliyadi, the Malaysian Comic and Cartoon Club Presiden, Pak Hassan and others). What a great honor.

Finally a wefie to wrap up and eventful day!

credit to @zomagic