A spectacular extravaganza of regional cultures


Colours of South-East Asia: Dancers showcasing Malaysia’s multicultural heritage during the opening ceremony of the 29th South-East Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur. — AP

KUALA LUMPUR: The 29th SEA Games opening ceremony showcased a cultural extravaganza that acknowledged the various cultures in Malaysia and the other South-East Asian nations. It was a spectacular show of lights as well as song and dance.

It all began in a dark stadium when an Orang Asal came into view with a gleam in his hands.

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