How Do We Talk About Cultural Appropriation in Malaysia?

The Bigger Picture · The Daily Digest · 25 Aug 2020 · 21 mins listen

Local actress Mira Filzah was accused of cultural appropriation recently when she uploaded photos of herself on Instagram wearing traditional Indian clothing, while promoting a contact lens brand. We discuss where we should draw the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation, and if we even need to discuss cultural appropriation in Malaysia in the first place.

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Produced by:

Dashran Yohan

Presented by:

Lim Sue Ann,Sharmilla Ganesan,Dashran Yohan

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Education,Politics,Social Issues,History,People and Places

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The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, cultural appropriation, Mira Filzah, Indian traditions, culture, tradition,

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