Belief systems of traditional theatre
The origins of Mak Yong dance theatres are linked to the spiritual realm, which renders it a mystical artform.
Traditional Malay theatre is derived from a strong animistic base coloured with influences from religions and cultures which entered the Malay Peninsula from Asia and the Middle East at various times from about the 1st century CE. These genres not only provided entertainment, but also fulfilled a range of ritualistic purposes.
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- Basic concepts
- Gods, spirits and other invisible beings
- Spiritual causes of disease
- New Age thinking