Performing for the unseen


During ‘getai’ performances, the front seats are reserved for the departed. — Photos: CHAN TAK KONG, ART CHEN and SAMUEL ONG/The Star

AS DUSK falls during the seventh lunar month, makeshift stages come to life across Malaysia, aglow with vibrant lights and the sounds of song, dance and traditional puppetry.

These lively performances, a profound cultural tradition, are not just for the living.

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