A 380-drum record-breaking attempt to celebrate National Day


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IPOH: In a record-breaking feat, some 380 drummers played three different types of Tamil drums for 30 minutes non-stop in conjunction with the National Day celebrations.

The drummers, who were from all over Malaysia, pounded on “Tamil Athi”, “Parai Tappu Melam” and “Chatti” drums.

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