Unesco bid for M’sian wayang kulit

Sole surviving form of shadow puppetry: The National Heritage Department’s submission of Kelantan’s wayang kulit for Unesco’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage is expected to be known next year. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

PETALING JAYA: In a move to preserve Malaysia’s cultural heritage, the National Heritage Department has officially submitted to Unesco that Kelantan’s wayang kulit be included in its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

This came about due to much concern for the continuity of “Wayang Kulit Kelantan” as it is now the sole surviving form of shadow puppetry in Malaysia.