Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The Minister of Culture. Youth and Sports yesterday called for more Bruneian youths to become historians so that they would be more grateful with what they currently have and contribute to the country's development. Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah said th... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia`s annual maritime sail festivity event, `Sail Indonesia`, this time dubbed as "Sail Banda" as it will be centered in the Banda waters, Maluku province, will cost Rp160 billion. "There is no special allocation, the total budget of the relevant ministries reached Rp160 billion," Director General for Marine ... detail... »
Segamat, Malaysia - The cultural strength of the various races in the country serves as the catalyst for the 1Malaysia concept mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Rais Yatim said. As such, he said, arts and culture associations should carry out more activ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Makyung, the traditional dance drama from Kelantan, is considered the most authentic and representative of Malay performing arts. However, this intricate stage play with its unique songs and musical repertoire is slowly going into oblivion. Thus the Culture and Arts Department (JKKN)is working out in... detail... »
Kota Baharu, Malaysia - The Makyung is the only traditional Malay theater performance recognised as one of the World Arts Heritage by the United Nations' Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Since receiving the recognition under the Intangible Heritage category in 2005, the Makyung that combines story telling, music... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Ruly Kurniawan clenched his fists, swinging his left hand to the right while keeping his feet planted on the ground during a practice session of Indonesian traditional martial art pencak silat in South Jakarta’s Jagakarsa subdistrict. The 15-year old took a brief time-out, then repeated his movements several times t... detail... »
Ambon, Indonesia - The government`s serious efforts to build the good image of Maluku after the province was torn by a two-year sectarian violence 11 years ago deserve high appreciation. The central government fully supports the Maluku provincial administration`s and the local people`s aspiration to organize various national and interna... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - Bali is seeking global recognition by UNESCO for its traditional dances to be named an intangible cultural heritage. Bali Cultural Agency head Ida Bagus Sedhawa said Monday that a team of five people from the Culture and Tourism Ministry was currently assessing several traditional dances as a preliminary step to ga... detail... »
Chennai, India - are underway to set up a Malay language department at the University of Madras later this year, an effort to promote Malay literature and culture in south India. The university's vice-chancellor, Dr D. Thiruvasagam, said Malaysia and the University of Madras signed an agreement way back in the 1990s, but the project fai... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - Bali has the potential to become a major hub for promoting Indonesian culture, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said during the opening of the 32nd annual Bali Arts Festival here on Saturday. The monthlong festival, held at the open-air Art Center Denpasar, will feature more than 300 exhibits and performances by ... detail... »
Melaka, Malaysia - Spinning the 'gasing' or tops is a Malay game that has existed for ages but unfortunately is gradually losing its lustre among the younger generation now. Ask some of the younger generation if they know what is a 'gasing' or what is top spinning and there is a chance that several may give the shrugs accompanied by ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The much awaited international marine event of Sail Banda is to kick off on time and run from July 12 - August 8, 2010. Coordinating Minister for People‘s Welfare Agung Laksono confirmed on Saturday that preparations for the event were 90 percent completed , and that it would kick off on time. Laksono made t... detail... »
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