A Mr Kubo of the Graduate School of Engineering, Nuclear Professional School, University of Tokyo remarked before his presentation in Kuala Lumpur that the gamelan music of Java, Indonesia sounds like Japanese traditional music from the island of Okinawa. The night before, Kuda Kepang dance, originating from the state of Johor, Malaysia, which was in the line-up of a dinner cultural show at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur was said to have a link to Japan. Kuda Kepang dance is one in which dancers dance while riding decorated cutout of horses.
Both, Mr Kubo and the master of ceremony, are not the authority in culture. Thus to know for sure we have to ask those studying the subject-matter. In any case, the point is, culture is something that everyone can relate to and talk about. Highlighting similarities can enhance solidarity, while differences should be enjoyed and appreciated.
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