Mah Meri at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015

VIDEO POST: Mah Meri are Orang Asli, indigenous people from peninsular Malaysia who have been living there since even before 1000 BC. With fearsome masks, log drums and ladies in mengkuang skirts, Mah Meri bring with them the ancient rites and folklore that they still maintain in their community in Carey Island. Here Mah Meri at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015.

Read Catohrinner Joyce Guri interview with Mah Meri group manager, Mr. Rashid Esa, on Asian Itinerary : https://asianitinerary.com/interview-with-mah-meri/

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Thomas holds a university degree with a focus on Languages, Humanities, Culture, Literature, and Economics, earned in both the UK and Latin America. His journey in Asia began in 2005 when he worked as a publisher in Krabi. Over the past fifteen years, Thomas has edited newspapers and magazines across England, Spain, and Thailand. Currently, he is involved in multiple projects both in Thailand and internationally. In addition to Thailand, Thomas has lived in Italy, England, Venezuela, Cuba, Spain, and Bali, but he spends the majority of his time in Asia. Through his diverse experiences, he has gained a deep understanding of various Asian cultures and communities. Thomas also works as a freelance writer, contributing short travel stories and articles to travel magazines. You can follow his work at www.asianitinerary.com

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