317K views · 1.4K reactions | In Kuala Lumpur, CGTN reporter Chen Tong experiences the beauty of Malaysia's Zapin – a traditional Malay dance marked by synchronized movements and rhythmic clapping. Dressed in the baju kurung, a classic Malay outfit symbolizing modesty and grace, follow our reporter as she takes part in the unique cultural experience. Experience the rhythm of #Malaysia! #SoutheastAsiaTour2025 | CGTN | Facebook

🇲🇾 | 𝗭𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗶 (Traditional Dance in Malaysia) Zapin (زافين) is one of the most popular dance and musical forms in traditional Malay performing arts, developed by the Johor Sultanate in the Malay peninsula since many centuries ago before spread to the archipelago. There are many variants of Zapin in Malaysia across all states in Malaysia such as Zapin Sebat from Sarawak or Zapin Seludon from Sabah & many more. Zapin Ya Maulai is a new Zapin variant developed and inspired fro