The Daily Digest: Fight Extremism with Zapin

the-bigger-picture · the-daily-digest · 13 Feb 2019 · 02:30 pm · 8 mins listen

On today’s World Radio Day Special, we revisit interviews revolving around this year’s theme: “Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace”. What can we learn from our cultural heritage when it comes to moderation? We revisit an interview with a researcher who thinks the Zapin dance could provide insight into balancing religious extremism.

Produced by:

Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by:

Juliet Jacobs,Tina Carmillia,Tee Shiao Eek and Sharmilla Ganesan

Categories:

Film,Performing Arts,Social Issues

Tags:

zapin, dance, malay culture, traditional, extremism, arts, WRD2019, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture

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