Justine Yong, Rancho Bernardo A repeat player of the year, Yong won the CIF San Diego Section girls singles title, then finished second in the state, losing 22-20, 20-15 to Ella Mak of Hacienda ...

Mak won 22-20, 21-15, a year after beating Yong in straight sets. The disappointing ending capped a strong performance from Yong, the CIF San Diego Section’s girls singles championship.

KELANTAN offers a rich culture and tradition, combining not only from its neighbour Thailand but other influences from Chinese, Indian and Javanese.

She adds that preserving folklore through storytelling also benefits tourism, with traditional performances like Mak Yong, wayang kulit and bangsawan attracting audiences through modern adaptations.

"This fashion presentation is not just a runway show, but we are incorporating elements of the traditional Mak Yong performance, including performances by Pak Yong Rosnan, the Zapin Troupe, Inang Cina ...

Malaysia’s prior recognition includes Mak Yong theatre in 2005, dondang sayang (2018), silat (2019), Ong Chun-Wangchuan-Wangkang ceremony (joint nomination with China, 2020), pantun ...

“When I joined Aswara and studied traditional theatre and Mak Yong dance, it was already a form of musical theatre. It’s where I learnt to sing, dance, act, and fully express emotions in a ...

Film, Denu, ASEAN, China, screening, entertainment . The film Denu, which places the traditional Mak Yong art form at its core and elevates it to the highest regard, weaves a heartfelt narrative of ...

In Malaysia, Ash’ari fatwas restrict traditional Malay practices like Mak Yong and participation in non-Muslim ceremonies or at worship places, and actively persecute religious minorities ...

Malaysian traditional arts like Mak Yong, kuda kepang, and wayang kulit are steeped in mystery and superstition. Superdough, a local entertainment company, capitalises on Malaysians’ curiosity ...

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 ...

“We had Dikir Barat, Mak Yong, Menora, Wayang Kulit. All of them were accompanied by traditional music,” the 64-year-old told FMT Lifestyle. The music, she added, ...