Dying art form gets US funding


Rebana kercing performers entertaining guests at the launch of the Rebana Kercing project in Kampung Laut, Tumpat, Kelantan.

A DYING Kelantan art form recently received a boost from the US Embassy.

To preserve knowledge of the rebana kercing, a traditional hand drum, US ambassador to Malaysia Brian McFeeters launched the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation award in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) in Tumpat, Kelantan.

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