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Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia to nominate Malay dance form for UNESCO cultural heritage list

 24/09/2026  Leave a Comment on Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia to nominate Malay dance form for UNESCO cultural heritage list 3 Views
Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia to nominate Malay dance form for UNESCO cultural heritage list


Mdm Som Said, founder of Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts and choreographer of Zapin Telok Blangah, said she was excited and surprised by the nomination. UNESCO recognition would change a lot for the zapin community, said the 75-year-old Cultural Medallion recipient.

“We did so many things on our own, individually as a nation in Singapore and then we worked together with Malaysia components and Indonesia components. If this is recognised and endorsed, I think we have a lot more to do for zapin,” she added.

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