ASEAN Records is proud to officially recognise Artsense Edu for achieving a meaningful cultural milestone as the: Longest Hand-Painted Dragon Dance Artwork Created at a Children-and-Family Art Event Led by a Cultural Creative Art Education Center (An 88-metre dragon painted on cloth, created by 118 children and their family members, with a total participation of 228 people)
This milestone was officially presented on 7 February 2026 at Eco Sanctuary Mall, Kuala Lumpur, celebrating a powerful fusion of creativity, cultural heritage, and family participation.
Bringing Cultural Heritage to Life Through Collective Creativity
Artsense Edu has distinguished itself as a cultural creative art education centre dedicated to nurturing creativity, cultural appreciation, and holistic development in children through experiential learning.
The ASEAN Records–recognised initiative brought together children and their parents to collaboratively hand-paint an 88-metre dragon artwork inspired by traditional dragon dance heritage. Rather than focusing solely on artistic output, the programme emphasised participation, learning, and shared experience—transforming art creation into a collective cultural journey.
By engaging 118 children alongside their family members, the initiative demonstrated how cultural traditions can be sustained and reinterpreted through inclusive, community-driven creative education that bridges generations.
A Community-Centred Art Experience in Action
Held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the event unfolded through a structured programme that guided participants from registration and briefing to collaborative painting sessions. Children and parents worked side by side to complete different segments of the dragon artwork, while photography and video documentation captured the creative process and interactions throughout the day.
Upon completion, the painted sections were assembled into a single continuous dragon, followed by a dragon parade around the mall perimeter, allowing the artwork to be presented as a living cultural expression rather than a static display.
The successful completion of the artwork was formally announced on-site by ASEAN Records representatives, marking the culmination of a vibrant, family-oriented cultural celebration.
A Milestone Moment of Recognition
The ASEAN Records certificate was officially presented on 7 February 2026 at Eco Sanctuary Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
The ASEAN Records certificate was proudly received by Shawn Yap Chun Siong (Artsense Studio CEO & Founder), together with Jack Goh Lian Keat (Artsense Studio CBO & Co-Founder), alongside Azril Rashid Abdul Rashid (Head of Integrated & Eco Hubs, Sanctuary Mall), Marissa Tasnim Adam Wambeck, (Senior Manager, Group Retail Marketing, Sanctuary Mall), and Cynthney Tan (Senior Manager, Retail Management, Sanctuary Mall), in recognition of their collaboration and leadership in delivering this landmark children-and-family cultural art initiative.
This milestone reflects the successful partnership between Artsense Edu and Eco Sanctuary Mall, demonstrating how cultural creative education and lifestyle destinations can work together to create meaningful, community-driven experiences.
Voices of Leadership
Reflecting on the recognition, Shawn Yap Chun Siong, CEO & Founder of Artsense Studio, shared:
“This recognition is deeply meaningful to us because it reflects what Artsense Edu stands for—using art as a bridge between children, families, and cultural heritage.
Seeing children and parents come together to create something rooted in tradition reminds us that culture is best preserved through participation, not observation. This milestone encourages us to continue creating platforms where creativity, learning, and family connection grow side by side.”
Inspiring the Next Generation Through Art and Heritage
This achievement reflects more than scale—it underscores the role of creative education in preserving cultural heritage while making it relevant to younger generations.
By placing children and families at the heart of the artistic process, Artsense Edu has demonstrated how cultural traditions can be passed on through participation rather than observation alone. The ASEAN Records recognition highlights the growing importance of community-based cultural programmes that foster creativity, inclusivity, and shared cultural identity across ASEAN.
About Artsense Edu
Artsense Edu is a Malaysia-based cultural creative art education centre dedicated to nurturing creativity, cultural appreciation, and holistic development in children through experiential learning.
Founded on the belief that art is a powerful medium for expression, connection, and growth, Artsense Edu offers structured programmes that integrate visual arts, cultural storytelling, and hands-on creative exploration. Its approach emphasises process over perfection—encouraging children to develop confidence, imagination, and emotional expression while engaging meaningfully with art.
Beyond classroom-based learning, Artsense Edu actively designs large-scale community and family art initiatives that bring children, parents, and the wider public together. Through collaborative projects and cultural-themed programmes, the centre transforms artistic creation into a shared experience that strengthens family bonds and promotes cultural continuity.
By combining creative education with community participation, Artsense Edu continues to champion art as a bridge between generations—making cultural heritage accessible, engaging, and relevant for today’s children.
