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CULTURE ⎢ 50 BEST MALAYSIAN TITLES for International Rights 2015
MEK MULUNG:
A TRANSITIONAL ART FORM BETWEEN MAN AND THE REALM OF THE SUPERNATURAL – A LEGACY FROM ANCIENT KEDAH author
Zinitulniza Abdul Kadir
publisher Institut Terjemahan &
Buku Malaysia (ITBM) www.itbm.com.my size 29cm (H) x 29cm (W) pages 121
website
ISBN 9789670798646
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Containing the elements of many different Malay traditional theatre performances, Mek Mulung is an extensive compilation of various symbolic elements while simultaneously showcasing dramatic action that is rich with its own aesthetical beauty. At the core of it all, are noble intentions of healing and paying homage to ancestors from generations ago with the belief that this practice will protect the heirs from natural disturbance and evil spirits. However, its mystical elements are no longer relevant today and serve as a double-edged sword, threatening to bring an end to this cultural legacy from Ancient Kedah.