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Papers make big song and dance over issue

Petaling Jaya : Malaysia | Jun 23, 2012 at 5:31 PM PDT
Source: The Star
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The past week saw Indonesian newspapers reporting on the controversy over the Tor-tor and Gordang Sambilan ensemble. The papers quoted local politicians expressing their unhappiness over the Malaysian claim that the dance and beating of nine drums were part of the national heritage of this country.... FULL ARTICLE AT The Star
 
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