Siak Bermadah Festival

The Siak Bermadah Festival is an annual cultural event held in Siak Regency, Riau, showcasing traditional arts such as dance, music, literature, and various cultural activities. The festival aims to promote, preserve, and introduce Malay cultural heritage to a broader audience.

First held in 1991, the Siak Bermadah Festival strengthens Siak’s cultural identity as a historical center of Malay civilization. It also serves as a platform for fostering community bonds and celebrating the region’s rich cultural values.

As a reflection of the glorious past of the Malay Kingdoms along the Sumatran coast, the festival revives traditions through captivating artistic and cultural performances.