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
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