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Unesco bid for the kebaya: A look at the fashion uniting 5 South-east Asian countries
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The kebaya is a woman’s tunic which is part of the “sarong kebaya” or “kain kebaya”, and is worn in a variety of styles across South-east Asia.
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SINGAPORE – It has been decided: The kebaya will be going to Unesco.
Five South-east Asian countries – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – will be jointly nominating the traditional women’s garment, which is popular in the region, to be inscribed on the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Humanity. The bid is expected to be ready by the end of March.
