Yunnan vs Malaysia: Who wins in cultural charm?

A poster of the Yunnan cultural promotion in Kuala Lumpur on May 12

When Dali tie-dye meets Malaysian kite, a spectacular cultural contest will be staged. Are you ready for the cheers? 

Team Yunnan rolls out "top heritages".

 

Dali tie-dye 

With a history of 1,000 years, Dali tie-dye is a Bai folk art where cloth is tied and dyed in plant juice. The blue shades and patterns on fine cloth show the beauty of Mt. Cangshan and Lake Erhai.

 

Dai Peacock Dance 

Finger flicks remind you of the cute beings in Xishuangbanna rainforest – Yang Liping's graceful moves are now in sight.

Team Malaysia counters with "ancient charms".

 

Wau Bulan

This is a giant moon-kite that "hums" in the wind – locals say it's the messenger between them and the clouds!

 

Batik Art 

Beeswax paintings on clothes tell the "tropical stories", where T-shirt patterns predict the weather, especially monsoons.

Cultural similarities

Yunnan brocade and Malaysian batik both use curved lines to signal rice terraces, or ocean waves.

Stay tuned for the Yunnan cultural promotion in Kuala Lumpur on May 12.

By YICC reporters