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Mak yong (Jawi: مق يوڠ ; Thai: มะโย่ง, RTGS: ma yong) is a traditional form of dance-drama from northern Malaysia, particularly the state of Kelantan. It was banned by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party because of its animist and Hindu - Buddhist roots which pre-date Islam in the Asian region by far. [ 1 ]
Mek Mulung (Jawi: مق مولوڠ) is a traditional Malay theatre that is unique to the northwest state of Kedah in Malaysia.It became popular since the late 18th century and incorporates most elements of Mak Yong, Menora and Hadrah. [1]
Mak Inang (Jawi: مق عناڠ) is a traditional Malay dance that originated from the time of Malacca Sultanate. The dance is accompanied by a unique music which is believed to have been composed by the order of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca.
Nik Zainal Abidin, Seni Kelantan, 1958, Oil on canvas; depicting Wayang Kulit Siam puppets, Menora and Mak yong performers, Gamelan, Wau bulan and Gasing (spinning top) The Terengganuan pinas Naga Pelangi sailing butterfly. A swan-shaped Malaysian congkak displayed in the Muzium Negara. One of George Town, Penang's wrought-iron caricatures.
Besides popular Malaysian folk tales mentioned above, the exclusive stories of Mak Yong are considered as the most authentic form of Malay folk tales. Some of those obtained from outside the Malay-Thai region have now died out elsewhere such as Anak Raja Gondang , a story originally from the Jataka tales but now almost unknown in India.
Cinta Sayang (means Dear Love in Malay) is a traditional Malay dance originated from the state of Kedah in northern Peninsular Malaysia. The dance is popular amongst Kedah Malays as an opening dance for important events.
Boria (Jawi: بوريا) is a form of Malay theatre of Indian origin which has through adaptive processes, become the one and only theatre of Malay community in Penang, Malaysia [1] History [ edit ]
Saba dance (Malay: Tarian Saba) is a traditional Malay dance originated in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. It is a ritualistic dance that was used for healing purposes. [1] The dance are usually performed in the evenings which can be held for about two or three days.