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This documentary captures Malaysia’s national heritage through an exploration into various ethnic groups and their cultures, as well as the nation’s natural heritage in multiple states.

Culture • 2020 • U

Learn how the local ethnic groups in the World Heritage Site of Malacca - descendants of the Nyonya, Portuguese & Dutch, slowly evolved different sets of cultures, trades & monuments.

National Heritage S1 Ep01

National Heritage S1 Ep02

Rediscover Malaysian folk stories through the eyes of master shadow puppet master Yang, Awang Batil of Malay Teater Tradisional Awang Batil & Malaysian cartoonist LAT.

National Heritage S1 Ep03

Discover two National Intangible Cultural Heritage inductees originated from China & South India - the lion dance & the traditional Hindu dance Bharatha-natyam.

National Heritage S1 Ep04

The 800-year-old Mak Yong Malay opera has been passed down verbally through the centuries – but how many original elements remain? Also, discover the legacy of 24 festive drums

National Heritage S1 Ep05

Explore Perak, a city full of historic buildings & colonial memories, to share its history & stories of people. As guardians of this land, how do we preserve these?

National Heritage S1 Ep06

Join archaeologists on a mystical expedition to the prehistoric archaeological site of Lenggong Valley, a world heritage site that spans nearly two million years, along the Perak River.

National Heritage S1 Ep07

Malaysia has over two hundred dishes within its national cultural heritage. From nasi lemak to tau fu fa, taste these treasures that have become a precious part of our culinary culture.

National Heritage S1 Ep08

Despite Malaysia’s various races & cultures, we unite when it comes to food. From laksa to rendang, we explore how to preserve this culture of food for future generations.