RICH LEGACY: Johor Heritage Foundation will also train the dance teachers
LEDANG: THE Johor Heritage Foundation (YWJ) has identified 15 types of
zapin dances to be promoted in the state to spur cultural activities.
Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said based on research carried
out over the past 15 years in several districts, it was revealed that
each district has its own type of zapin dance.
He said the state government through YWJ will also train the dance teachers so they would produce respectable dance troupes.
"YWJ's approach will allow every district to showcase its culture through the dance.
"Besides, the state is also famed for its musical performances like
ghazal and keroncong," Ghani said after launching the Program
Merakyatkan Seni Budaya, Sentuhan Rakyat, which is a programme to
promote cultural activities.
The event was held at the Tok Laji Kampung Kesang Tasek Sports Complex here.
Ghani said the formation of cultural groups at the district or village
level will enliven arts and cultural activities in the areas.
"The development in a state would be incomplete if the focus is only given to economic growth alone," he said.
Ghani said the development of arts and culture should be in tandem with
the economic growth because the state is rich with cultural heritage of
various races.
"The cultural activities carried out in the programme should be
introduced to the locals who have already integrated cultural elements
in their daily lives," he said.
Also present were State Rural and Regional Development, Arts, Culture
and Heritage committee chairman Asiah Md Ariff, National Department for
Culture and Arts deputy director-general Mesran Mohd Yusof and the state
Cultural and Arts Department director Abdul Hamid Muhamad.
Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman (left) helping to cook the curry dish after
the launch of the cultural event at Tok Laji Kampung Kesang Tasek Sports
Complex. Pic by Hai Rozzaman Jalal
SOURCE: NST STREETS JOHOR, MARCH 12, 2013
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