Wayang kulit video series shines spotlight on rare disease


A family faces the ‘Evil Shadow’ in the 'Tales Of Rare Resilience' video series, a collaboration between Malaysia Lysosomal Diseases Association and Fusion Wayang Kulit. New shadow puppets were developed for this outreach project. Photo: Fusion Wayang Kulit

Wayang kulit, the traditional shadow puppet theatre, has long been viewed as a form of cultural entertainment. Today, it is also emerging as a distinctive platform for raising awareness on crucial issues.

Recognising the effectiveness of wayang kulit in reaching a broader audience, the Malaysia Lysosomal Diseases Association (MLDA) has collaborated with Fusion Wayang Kulit to launch a campaign shedding light on the challenges encountered by individuals with lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs).

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