Dept: Many unaware of boria’s sketch segment

Colourful act: Boria dancers entertaining the audience at the Boria Art Appreciation Programme 2014 in Penang.

THE boria is more than just a song and dance. Many people are unaware that there is much more to a boria performance, said National Culture and Arts Department (JKKN) Penang cultural officer Zahir Ahmad.

“There are two segments. One has a sketch with a message, advice and comedic element, and the other the singing, music and dance performance.”