Preserving tradition: Interest in traditional Malay arts is slowly growing as more people are hearing and learning about forms such as Mak Yong, joget gamelan, and Zapin Ghalet (pictured), among others.
The stage is set. Polished performers wait backstage nervously, eager to share their efforts with fans of the performing arts and audiences from all walks of life.
The lights come on ... but when the curtain goes up, performers are often greeted by an almost empty theatre hall, with most of the audience being supportive family or friends. Such is the performing arts scene in Malaysia.
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