Malaysian classical dancers' 35-hour relay dance sets Asian, Malaysian records


By AGENCY
  • Arts
  • Thursday, 24 Jun 2021

Last month, 36 young Malaysian female Indian classical dancers broke both national and international records recently for dancing ‘Bharatanatyam’, a major form of Indian classical dance, for 35 hours on a relay basis. – Photo: Facebook/Sri Rathakrishanan

Dancing can be a way to stay fit and healthy especially during this pandemic time where it is said to have a wide range of physical and mental benefits.

Taking this into account, 36 young Malaysian female Indian classical dancers took advantage of the pandemic by breaking both national and international records recently for dancing ‘bharatanatyam’, a major form of Indian classical dance, for 35 hours on a relay basis.

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