The one I like

If I were to choose a dance which I am interested with, it would definitely be ZAPIN!! Zapin is most popular in Johor, and the steps are quite simple. The dancers can be seen playing with each other, teasing, challenging and enjoying each others company.

What I like the most about this dance is the music being played while the dancers are performing. The music for Zapin comes from an ensemble of traditional instruments which include the lute (gambus), gypsy-type bongos (marwas) and the violin.
This dance is one type that I wish I will have the opportunity to learn and if possible, having the chance to perform it on stage. :)

Mak Yong, the Musical dance-theatre Heritage

I have never seen a real Mak Yong performance before. Yet, through my readings from several articles, I get know that this musical dance-theatre has somehow faced controversies (due to religious reasons) and it is no longer allowed to be performed in Kelantan. From the Islamic point of view, Mak Yong performances which involve the 'spirit', stray from the Islamic path. Having the chance to read a short extract from the play 'In the name of Love" by Ramli Ibrahim, I believe that this play has shown that Mak Yong performance is no longer an important event in our society nowadays. In my opinion, we should appreciate this cultural heritage to make sure that it will not be forgotten in the midst of global development.