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Friday, March 1, 2019

Controversial issues of traditional arts Essay

Ulek Mayang could be haunted. it is a Malay traditional dance from the farming of Terengganu in Malaysia accompanied by a unique bird air called Ulek Mayang the lyrics were changed (no whizz knows the real lyrics) the song go alongs popular and there are several(prenominal) contemporary interpretations of the song the original dance is to honor the spirit of the sea. The new-made dance has no elements of worship, its more to music and dance. After the comer of Islam, such practice has been stopped and the Ulek Mayang dance is only preserved to be function of the Malay culture. Even now, Ulek Mayang is nicknamed the Most Haunted Culture in Malaysia.- However, some fishermen hush up practice this ritual.Agree Some people birdcall that the song is haunted because it gives goosebumps and creepy feelings especially when it is performed at sunset by the beach People tend to avoid practising it nearby some(prenominal) beaches well-nigh the world, as according to the ancients beliefs those 7 Sea-Princesses shall always guard the 7 Seas. Whoever that breaks certain(p) rules, no matter where they are, will pay the price. There has been cases of tourists jumping into the sea for no reason after they performed Ulek Mayang along the north-eastern beaches of Peninsular Malaysia. Some cases run on land too. Going missing and receiving visits were the greatest fear whenever unrivalled performs Ulek Mayang.Disagree According to ustaz, Ulek Mayang is not a ghost or jin. Its a popular song in Terengganu and is a type of lagu rakyat. The Ulek Mayang song used nowadays has been shortened as Malays count the full song as worshipping spirits which is syirik in Islam. The Malaysian rock diva, Ella once call the song in a rock versionPoco poco dance choreographed with episode of steps. it is a type of aerobic dance believed to originated in Indonesia more than 20 years ago Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Perak banned poco- poco because they believe it is derived from Christianity.Agree The dance originated from Jamaica and is rattling a cult dance There are many Christian rituals to it as the moves reflect the making of a cross and so is out of the question in IslamDisagree The Malaysian Muslims are confused. There is no any literature or practical evidence showing that poco-poco is derived from Christianity either in Indonesia, Philippine or Jamaica. Poco poco movements with cross design can not be a sufficient justification because movement of left and right sides is a natural human movement. Even when human stretch his hands, it can be considered illegal if the method resembles the cross. Mahsuris curse Myth or fabrication?Summary One day while Mahsuris husband was away(p) fighting a war, Mahsuri offered shelter to a wandering minstrel. For that, Mahsuri was accused of committing fornication by the village chieftains wife. The village chieftain who was still smarting over Mahsuris rejection of his earlier marriage propos al, ordered Mahsuri to be condemned to death. It was said that at her execution Mahsuri bled white blood signifying her innocence. At her expire breath, Mahsuri was said to utter a curse on Langkawi for which the island will remain barren for seven timess.Agree Many locals of Langkawi believe the legend to be true due to failed crops after Mahsuris death. According to recorded hi legend, the Siamese invaded Langkawi not long after Mahsuris death and razed the island to the earthly concern with a scorched earth policy. And coincidentally, Langkawi did not become a major tourist hotspot until the birth of Wan Aishah bt Wan Nawawi, the seventh generation descendant of Mahsuri.Disagree Some people think Mahsuris story most likely is real and the killing of Mahsuri most likely took place, however the curse of Langkawi and her white blood must be a part of myth because there is no prove or evidence. in this ultramodern and science world, people think its logically untrue for a normal human being to have white blood

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