“Gamelan Melayu: The Enchanting Echoes of Malay Royalty”

#favouriteitinerary This year Raya decoration in Mandarin Oriental KL features the Gamelan - a traditional musical ensemble commonly associated with Indonesia, particularly Java and Bali, but it also has roots in Malay culture, especially in Malaysia and southern Thailand. In the Malay world, Gamelan Melayu is a unique variation of the ensemble, incorporating local influences while maintaining the core characteristics of gamelan music. The ensemble consists of metallophones, gongs, drums, and stringed instruments. The Bonang – a set of small, kettle-shaped gongs placed horizontally on strings over a wooden. This kind of music instrument is often played in court and ceremonial settings, such as royal events and traditional Malay weddings.