Keeping an ancient traditional folk art alive
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd BEFORE the advent of modern music in Sarawak, no public gatherings or celebrations — weddings, harvest festivals included — were complete without bermukun. Bermukun is a traditional performance art of the Malays, Kedayans and Melanaus. It comprises singing, recital of pantun (poems) and dancing, accompanied by percussion instruments (drums). Violins or […]
