This special event is sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations.
Program 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Reception following the program
Japan Society Auditorium
33 East, 47 Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenue)
* Attendance is limited to 40 people.
The first 40 people to RSVP will be given tickets
One of the ancient dance drama called the 'Makyong is a comprehensive theatre act combining acting, singing, dance, opera, drama and comedy. The dialogue composes of scripted and improvised text. The cast of more than a dozen performers is backed by a traditional music ensemble of gongs, drum and the rebab. Makyong is unique, ethnic and distinct from the western concept of theatre.
There will be a variety of traditional dances being performed which basically contributes to the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character of Malaysia. They are called Tarian Asyik, Inang, Joget, Zapin, Bharata Natyam Indian dance and the Xin Jiang Chinese dance.
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