When the Past Meets the Future: Putrajaya’s First Augmented Reality Exhibition

In 2019, at the prestigious Putrajaya International Islamic Arts & Culture Festival (PIIACUF), something revolutionary happened. Among the intricate calligraphy, cultural showcases, and traditional exhibitions stood a futuristic portal — Putrajaya’s first-ever Augmented Reality Exhibition, designed and delivered by our team at NOVA Network.

This wasn’t just about technology — it was about reviving Islamic legacy through innovation.

We brought to life legendary Islamic figures from the worlds of science, arts, engineering, and chemistry, using AR-powered storytelling. With a simple scan of their phones, visitors could meet the minds who changed the world — from Ibn Sina to Al-Jazari, visualized in full motion and context, right inside the exhibition hall.

But that wasn’t all.

In a magical fusion of culture and tech, we also created an AR Gamelan Experience. A real gamelan set was placed at the center, but the musicians? They were virtual. Through Augmented Reality, visitors could watch traditional gamelan performers play live — entirely through their screens. It was surreal, interactive, and deeply cultural.

The impact? Over 10,000 engagements in just three days.

It was more than just a tech showcase. It was proof that Islamic history can be told in new, powerful ways — blending education, culture, and innovation into one immersive journey.

Here’s what they explored:

1. Exhibit A : Calligraphy 99 Names of Allah

2. Exhibit B : Gamelan

3. Exhibit C : Muslim Scientists

4. Exhibit D : Musical Instruments

5. Exhibit E : AR Games for kids

6. Exhibit F : Flora and Fauna of Putrajaya

The Result?

The exhibition saw more than 10,000 engagements in just 3 days — a powerful sign that Malaysians are ready for interactive cultural experiences that honour the past while embracing the future.

This wasn't just an exhibition. It was a statement.
A celebration of Islamic heritage told through technology, artistry, and heart — made possible by the visionary collaboration between Putrajaya and our team at NOVA Network.

We’re proud to have been part of this milestone — making Putrajaya the stage for Malaysia’s first AR-driven Islamic arts exhibition, and showing how the past and future can harmoniously coexist.

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