Abstract: This critical review paper will analyze the dance project Menempa Tari Tradisi, focused on the preservation and transmission of the intangible cultural heritage of traditional dances of Malaysia, conducted by an independent arts organization, the ASK Dance Company. Intangible cultural heritage is defined in the UNESCO Declaration for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage as “…the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills – as well as the instruments, objects, artifacts and cultural spaces associated in addition to that – that communities, groups, in some cases, individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage." Drawing from relevant literature, the paper investigates how critical issues were navigated within the framework of the project. It identifies three fundamental factors of authenticity, preservation and transmission, complimented with integrated conservation with key collaborators, as vital for successful heritage projects. The paper will document the planning and implementation of the project, and finally analyse its effectiveness. Menempa Tari Tradisi may serve as a model and template for the future preservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage projects.
Keywords: Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Dances of Malaysia, Authenticity, Preservation, Transmission, Integrated Conservation.
Title: Menempa Tari Tradisi: A Case Study on Preservation and Transmission of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Traditional Malaysian Dances
Author: Joseph Gonzales
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 366-380
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Published Date: 21-November-2023
