Name: Discovering Cultural Taboos
Genre: Culture

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The "Pray For" production team takes you across Malaysia to witness unique taboos particular to each state. Hear stories that surround them & share the beliefs of those who uphold them.

Culture • 2019 • U

Traverse the realm of the cultural taboos of the Chinese, Malays and indigenous people, and explore the boundaries and mysteries of the Johoreans.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep01

Discover little known Kelantanese customs and taboos and the role they play in keeping the teachings of their ancestors alive.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep02

In Perak, the influence of Tibetan Buddhism is far-reaching. The team investigates how taboos have impacted the lives of these Buddhist folks and how these taboos are slowly disappearing.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep03

Discover how three ethnic groups – Indian, Chinese & Punjabi – came to be in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, and delve into the taboos that have shaped their thinking and governed their lives.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep04

Be enlightened about local taboos in the ancient city of Melaka, and let a local tour guide reveal to you the rules and traditions that must be observed when worshipping

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep05

Explore the taboos of the indigenous people in Pahang. Understand the reasons that birthed the rituals of the Jahut clan, and have your misconception of adult circumcision debunked.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep06

Get spiritual with the indigenous people of Sabah as they share their sacred rituals and the reasons why taboos must be observed.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep07

Feast your eyes on the ceremonies of Sarawak’s ethnic groups like Dayak, Sea Dayak & Bidayuh, and learn their traditional norms and taboos – including rules invited guests must adhere to.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep08

In Terengganu, the Saba dance is performed to treat diseases while Chinese Muslims celebrate traditional Chinese festivals without violating Islamic rules.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep09

Visit northern Penang to explore Sikhism and the Hindu Ambubachi festival. Learn the taboos and the puppet show, once prevalent in the 60s, featuring a Chinese deity performance.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep10

Explore Chinese and Muslim funeral customs, the celebration of Maha Shivrati by Hindu worshippers & more in Negeri Sembilan. Each comes with their own taboos and rituals to abide by.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep11

Visit Selangor & Kuala Lumpur to observe different wedding ceremonies and learn about wedding customs & taboos – including those upheld during the Nine Emperor Gods festival.

Discovering Cultural Taboos S1 Ep12

Take a trip to Kedah & Perlis to explore the taboos of Wayang kulit Gedek & the Menora dance. Also, what are the different taboos between Siamese and Chinese funerals?