The Daily Digest: Fight Extremism with Zapin

Prof Syed Farid Alatas, sociologist, National University of Singapore

13-Feb-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: Fight Extremism with Zapin

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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

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Categories: Film, Performing Arts, Social Issues

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

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