An Overview on Intangible Cultural Heritage In Malaysia

Solihah Mustafa and Yazid Saleh

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2017, vol. 7, issue 4, 1053-1058

Abstract: Malaysia is a country of many races and cultures. Melaka and George Town are among them which reflect the encounter on cultural elements of the Malay Archipelago, India, China and Europe that created a culture, architecture and the most beautiful heritage buildings. Intangible cultural heritage is a legacy that is easily vanished by the passage of time versus current tangible heritage. This is because the younger generation is not interested in inheriting the cultural heritage, it is therefore feared that the heritage will be vanished. The objective of this article is to list the elements contained in the intangible cultural heritage, namely performing arts, customs and culture, language and literature, fine art/crafts, and heritage of the living. The importance of this article is that the public can find out about the importance of intangible cultural heritage, thereby maintaining the heritage. Thus, the society will appreciate more the diversity of cultural heritage in Malaysia and increase self-esteem, especially the younger generation.

Keywords: Element; Intangible Cultural Heritage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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