【亚洲·马来西亚】咚当撒央 Dondang Sayang（2018年）

Dondang Sayang是一种传统的马来艺术，目前仍在马六甲由四个社区实践：马来、巴巴尼奥尼亚、奇蒂和葡萄牙社区。该练习结合了音乐元素（小提琴、锣鼓或手鼓）、歌曲和圣歌，并以优美悦耳的诗句为特色。这些歌曲也被称为爱情歌谣，被社区用来传达爱的感觉，并就爱和善良等特殊话题提供建议。在15世纪马六甲苏丹国时期，在皇宫的仪式和活动中表演唐当萨扬；随后，该表演在相关社区中广泛传播。根据传统，Dondang Sayang表演由两名异性歌手以绝句演唱，并配以音乐。通常情况下，当当萨扬歌手都是非常有能力和熟练的诗歌朗诵者。东当萨扬表演对所有人开放，不分年龄、职业、身份或宗教，艺术被视为传达积极信息、分享爱、欢乐和悲伤的方式，从而加强社区联系。表演是定期举行的，尤其是在聚会、节日和派对期间。如今，许多文化节目、活动和培训活动都是为那些有兴趣参与并提高歌唱和表演技能的人组织的。

2018年度列入人类非物质文化遗产名录。

来源：联合国教科文组织亚太地区非物质文化遗产国际培训中心

Dondang Sayang is a traditional Malay art still practised in Melaka by four communities: the Malay, Baba Nyonya, Chitty and Portuguese communities. The practice combines elements of music (violins, gongs and tambourines or the tambour), songs and chants, and features beautiful melodious strains of poetry. Also known as love ballads, the songs are used by communities to convey feelings of love and give advice on special topics such as love and kindness. During the Melaka Sultanate era in the fifteenth century, Dondang Sayang was performed at Royal Palace ceremonies and events; subsequently, the performance became widespread among the communities concerned. Based on tradition, Dondang Sayang performances are accompanied by music and sung by two singers of the opposite sex, who sing in quatrains. Typically, Dondang Sayang singers are individuals who are highly competent and skilled in poetry recitation. Dongdang Sayang performances are open to all, irrespective of age, occupation, status or religion, and the art is considered as a means of conveying positive messages and sharing feelings of love, joy and sorrow that strengthen community bonding. Performances are held on a regular basis, especially during gatherings, festivals and parties, and nowadays many cultural programmes, activities and training activities are organized for those interested in participating and improving their singing and performance skills.

Included in the list of human intangible cultural heritage in 2018.

Source: UNESCO International Training Center for intangible cultural heritage in the Asia Pacific Region