A COMPARISON OF MALAY AND TAMIL TRADITIONS SHADOW-PLAY

The main objective of this study is to identify the similarities and differences between Malay and Tamil tradition of shadow-play. The design of this study is qualitative in nature using descriptive analysis methods based on Comparative literature theory. The researcher had collected and studied the similarities and differences in the Malay and Tamil tradition shadow-play. The findings of the study show that Malay and Tamil tradition of shadow-play have significant similarities in terms of story and form of puppets as the shadow-play in Malaysia have Hindu influences from Java or Pattani. However, many Malay shadow-plays have also been adapted and adopted to the culture and tastes of the local community, especially with the comic relief, that is often found throughout the Malay tradition of the shadow-play, as a local element. This comparative study will further strengthen the links between the Malay and Tamil communities that have co-existed for generations. The research claims to be the first such attempt to do a comparative study in finding the similarities and differences between Malay and Tamil tradition of shadow-play.

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