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The Star
6 days ago
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- The Star
Strong social and cultural values of Orang Asli community
GUA MUSANG: Eighty per cent of the Orang Asli community in Kelantan continue to hold firmly to their traditional customs and beliefs, despite rapid modernisation and technological advancement, says Kelantan National Department of Culture and Arts director Rohaniza Abdullah. She said a study conducted by the department found that the community was proud of its cultural identity and had begun leveraging social media platforms to showcase its uniqueness to the outside world. Rohaniza said the community had continued to preserve their customs across generations up to the present day. 'The strength of the community lies in its ability to preserve its culture and identity in today's modern world. 'Interestingly, young Orang Asli have used social media as a platform to introduce their heritage. 'The research has opened the eyes of many to the strong social and cultural values still upheld by the Orang Asli community,' she said after the Penyemarakan Komuniti Budaya @ Komuniti Orang Asli programme at Pos Brooke, Lojing, here yesterday, Bernama reported. According to Rohaniza, there are still many unique aspects of the Orang Asli community that have yet to be explored or are not widely known.
The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
Kelantan Orang Asli uphold 80% of traditional customs despite modernity
GUA MUSANG: Eighty per cent of the Orang Asli community in Kelantan continue to uphold their traditional customs and beliefs despite rapid modernisation, according to Kelantan National Department of Culture and Arts (JKKN) director Rohaniza Abdullah. A recent study by the department found that the community remains deeply connected to its cultural identity, with younger generations actively using social media to share their heritage. 'The strength of the Orang Asli lies in their ability to preserve their culture in today's modern world,' Rohaniza said. She highlighted that the research has revealed many unique aspects of Orang Asli traditions still unknown to the wider public. To bridge this gap, JKKN organised the two-day Penyemarakan Komuniti Budaya @ Komuniti Orang Asli programme in Pos Brooke, Lojing. The event featured artistic performances, traditional games, and heritage food. A key highlight was a cassava grating competition using rattan roots, a technique passed down through generations. 'By turning this into a competition, we introduce the younger generation to their own culture,' Rohaniza explained. Such initiatives aim to safeguard Orang Asli heritage for future generations, ensuring their traditions remain vibrant and appreciated. - Bernama
