Unesco heritage listing sought for Gendang 24 festive drums art form
Deputy education minister Wong Kah Woh said the ministry's initiative was to ensure that the heritage art form continues to be preserved, developed and introduced to younger generations.
IPOH: The Malaysian education ministry is seeking UNESCO recognition for the Gendang 24 Perayaan, a festive drum performance art form. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh announced the initiative to preserve, develop and introduce the heritage art form to younger generations. Discussions have been held at both national and community levels to outline steps and modifications necessary for the art form's growth.
Measures include training teachers in the art form to introduce and expand its presence in additional schools. Gendang 24 Perayaan was established in Malaysia in 1988 by cultural figures Tan Hooi Song and Tan Chai Puan, and gained national heritage status in 2009. Currently, the art form has evolved from a few school teams to hundreds of schools nationwide, becoming a closely associated cultural tradition with Malaysia.
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