Subjects:
Intangible heritage | Culture and traditions
Mak Yong Theatre
Language: English
This ancient theatre form created by Malaysia's Malay communities combines acting, vocal and instrumental music, gestures and elaborate costumes. Specific to the villages of Kelantan in northwest Malaysia, where the tradition originated, Mak Yong is performed mainly as entertainment or for ritual purposes related to healing practices.
on this subject:
proclamation of masterpices 2005-Element inscribed on the Representative list 2008
Place/region:
Malaysia
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Publisher: Malaysia. Ministry of Culture; Art and Tourisme
Published in:
Rights: Malaysia. Ministry of Culture; Art and Tourisme
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Publisher: Malaysia. Ministry of Culture; Art and Tourisme
Published in:
Rights: Malaysia. Ministry of Culture; Art and Tourisme
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