I’m sure the catchy “Alamak Raya Lagi” has been echoing in your ears since Raya, keeping us in the festive mood. And now, it’s gained global fame!
The Hari Raya tune “Alamak Raya Lagi!” by local group De Fam has hit the international scene once more, this time getting some love from a Japanese dance crew called Avantgardey.
During the Raya period, the Japanese dance crew Avantgardey, boasting millions of followers on Instagram, covered the dance and garnered over 76k likes.
Avantgardey’s slick moves wowed viewers, earning them praise across the internet.
Originally dropped on March 7, 2024, the song started picking up steam on platforms like TikTok, capturing the spirited vibe leading up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Inspired by the surprise 2022 Hari Raya phenomenon, where the festivities kicked off a day earlier than expected, the song perfectly captures the rush and excitement of the festive season.
Local Raya song gains global fame
Many Malaysians felt a surge of pride seeing a local song covered by a Japanese dance crew, with floods of comments in the section praising the performance.