In photos: Kelantanese ancient healing ceremony mesmerises Parisian audience

Tok Puteri Che Mohd Zailani Che Moh, better known as Pak Mat Jedok, is one of the most iconic masters of the Main Puteri tradition in Kelantan. His intense on-stage presence and powerful dance movements captivated audiences in Paris. Photo: Ahmad Fikry Mohd Anwar/Pusaka

The distinctive beauty of Kelantan’s traditional culture illuminated the heart of Paris a few weeks ago.

On June 7, cultural organisation Pusaka presented a performance of Main Puteri at the renowned Festival de l’Imaginaire. The Kelantanese healing art form featured esteemed master ‘Tok Puteris’, Che Mohd Zailani bin Che Moh (Pok Mat Jedok), Muhd Noor bin Arifin (Pok Jue), and Ahmad Shaifuldin bin Jusoh (Din Puteri), accompanied by an ensemble of extraordinary young Kelantanese musicians, including Kimi Anak Limbat, Syakil Yusoff, and Alang Rebanamas.