New Asia Cinema - Spinning Gasing
Spinning Gasing (directed by Teck Tan, Malaysia, 2000) displays the extraordinary diversity of Malaysia through the dramatic and sometimes comic portrayal of a struggling rock band comprised of young Malay, Chinese, Eurasian, and Indian musicians, on a road trip from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur to the eastern coast.
The soundtrack underscores the interplay of tradition and modernity, combining urban dance music with traditional folk songs—including an exquisite scene of ulik mayang dance performance. The first Malaysian feature film made entirely in English, Spinning Gasing (the title takes its name from a traditional wooden top wound with string) is also a landmark for its depiction of romance between characters of different religions, ethnicities, and This event may have associated educational events such as master classes, lectures or other demonstrations. For this listing please follow the more information link below.
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