via Bernama, 13 July 2024: The Perak Museum in Taiping is hosting the “Sundang: Arts and Power” exhibition from June 24 to December 31, showcasing traditional Malay weaponry. Supported by the National Unity Ministry and Al-Amin Foundation, the exhibition aims to highlight the historical and cultural significance of the Sundang, a warrior’s weapon. Nearly 10,000 visitors have attended since its opening.
Sundang is a weapon closely linked to the Malay identity in the region and was a warrior’s weapon used against enemies and during times of war, and was commonly available, being used in royal settings as part of the royal regalia, warriors’ arms as well as a weapon of common folk, he added.
“The very first Sundang Exhibition in the country will encourage the public, as well as traditional weapon enthusiasts, to visit Perak Museum and I believe many, especially the youth, do not know about Sundang being a Malay traditional weapon.
“The uniqueness of Sundang is not only in its features but also the blades composition, which is produced by using various types of steel,” he said during the exhibition’s launch here today
Source: SUNDANG: ARTS AND POWER EXHIBITION AT PERAK MUSEUM SHOWCASES TRADITIONAL MALAY WEAPONRY
