Traditional tunes win global praise

Heritage honoured: The Caklempong Acastra group from Akademi Sains Pendang entertaining the crowd at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. — Photo courtesy of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry

OSAKA: It was nerve-wracking moment for Muhammad Aidil Adib Muhammad Azizi and 13 of his fellow traditional music ensemble members as they walked onto the stage at the World Expo to perform for the awaiting crowd.

But all the tension melted when the crowd started to clap as the group performed traditional Malay songs, including Tari Tualang Tiga and the ever popular Cindai.