21st February 2024 : The Consulate General of Malaysia’s Home-Based Staff together with Perwakilan Chennai members and their children jointly participated in performing ‘Dikir Barat’ at the Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day 2024 hosted by the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Chennai, India.
In short, ‘Dikir Barat’ is a style of Malay choral singing popular in Malaysia, originating from the state of Kelantan of Peninsular Malaysia.
The Consulate General of Malaysia in Chennai seized this opportunity to promote Malaysian cultural performances, contributing to the support of Cultural Diplomacy. The performance received tremendous applause from everyone attended the event.
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