Muhammad Dain Othman commands the show behind the scenes during a wayang kulit performance. Photos: THE STAR/Chester Chin
The sound of a lonesome serunai pierces the night air at the small town of Wakaf Bharu in Kelantan. That singular note is then joined by the canang, gendang, rebab and a variety of other traditional instruments to form a rousing nostalgia-laced melody.
Suddenly, a trio of shadows with intricate designs dances against the white screen in front of us. Soon, a man’s raspy voice glides over the music, narrating tales of epic proportions.
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