A rehearsal of Kelantan’s traditional Malay folk song, Dikir Barat, recently caught the attention of foreign tourists, who were seen swaying to the rhythm and clapping in sync with the music.
The lively atmosphere of the performance lit up the scene, drawing positive reactions from onlookers and social media users alike.
Vibing to Dikir Seribu Erti
In a 40-second TikTok video shared by user @anishahira22, a group of foreigners is shown sitting on the ground, tapping along to the melody of the song Dikir Seribu Erti with joyful expressions.
The video showcases the tourists getting into the rhythm of the song, happily swaying their bodies to the beat.
According to sources from Kelantan’s intangible cultural heritage, Dikir Barat is a symbol of Kelantanese culture, featuring 100% local dialect in its poetic Malay songs.
The rehearsal, held in preparation for a performance celebrating Malaysia Day at Dataran Merdeka, captured the hearts of the foreign audience, who became part of the cultural experience.
Netizens’ reaction
The video quickly gained traction on TikTok, amassing over 420,000 views. Many commenters expressed their joy at seeing foreign visitors embracing Kelantanese culture.
“Awesome… Dikir Barat fosters harmony among us ❤️”
“Long live Kelantan’s arts and culture, reaching the international stage. Success to Kelantan’s arts and culture.”
“Congratulations to the children of Kelantan… skilled in bringing the state’s cultural arts to the point that even foreigners are interested… even though I know foreigners can’t resist when they hear music, they definitely love it… Alhamdulillah… congratulations are in order… 😊😊😊😊😊”
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