KUALA LUMPUR: Arts and culture have a crucial role in contributing towards global peace, said National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage's (ASWARA) board of directors member, Datuk Muhammad Nasir Hamzah.
He said arts and culture were part of people's daily lives and as such could be agents of peace, reconciliation and unity. Promoting peace through arts and culture is much easier.
"We need arts to communicate, dine, do business, care for people, love. Almost all needs arts and culture. We don't have to be French to understand the French culture, we don't have to be Italian to understand Italian arts and culture and we don't have to be Egyptian to understand Egyptian civilisation which dates back thousands of years BC.
"Archaeologists are unearthing arts, culture and heritage of people thousands of years earlier. From their paintings, artefacts of arts and culture," he said in his talk titled 'The Role of Arts and Culture in Contributing to Peace in the Asia-Pacific Rim" at the International Leadership Conference 2021 held virtually recently.
The event was organised by the Universal Peace Federation.
Muhammad Nasir who is also deputy chairman of Karangkraf Media Group said arts and culture also have no boundaries.
Citing Malaysia as an example, he said many Malaysians can watch and enjoy Hindi, English or Korean films without even understanding a word of it.
"Now, people who don't speak a word of Korean are obsessed with Korean dramas. They watch for hours, days, weeks, months and years without speaking or understanding a word of Korean," he said.
He added that besides the all popular English-speaking movies, the Hindi and Korean ones have captured the world by storm, while the Chinese films had captured the movie markets through action movies like those of Bruce Lee's and Jackie Chan's.
He said in multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural Malaysia, arts and culture also play a vital role in uniting the people.
"We have celebrated cultural festivals together as one nation. Through this effort our country is recognised as one with many cultures and we have sold our country as Malaysia truly Asia," he said.
He added that role of arts and culture as agents of peace, reconciliation and unity had also become a subject of interest to researchers.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Wed May 12 2021
![Arts, culture play crucial role in contributing to world peace Arts, culture play crucial role in contributing to world peace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598825920_TBJalurGemilang.jpg)
Muhammad says in multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural Malaysia, arts and culture also play a vital role in uniting the people. Filepic/BERNAMA
![Lelaki tolak isteri jatuh gaung didakwa esok Lelaki tolak isteri jatuh gaung didakwa esok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723693423_TBTOLAKISTERI.jpg)
Lelaki tolak isteri jatuh gaung didakwa esok
Suspek kes pukul dan tolak isteri ke dalam gaung di Kilometer 31.2 Jalan Raya Timur Barat (JRTB) Gerik-Jeli dekat Gerik, Julai lalu akan didakwa di mahkamah pada Jumaat.
![KDNK suku kedua dijangka lebih baik, hasil positif ekonomi MADANI - Ahli ekonomi KDNK suku kedua dijangka lebih baik, hasil positif ekonomi MADANI - Ahli ekonomi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682503318_PEMANTAUANUDARAAPM.jpg)
KDNK suku kedua dijangka lebih baik, hasil positif ekonomi MADANI - Ahli ekonomi
Prestasi paling penting ialah peningkatan perbelanjaan isi rumah, disebabkan oleh keyakinan isi rumah yang semakin baik.
![Jenazah Nidza Afham dikebumi di Puncak Alam Jenazah Nidza Afham dikebumi di Puncak Alam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723691432_NidzaAfham.jpg)
Jenazah Nidza Afham dikebumi di Puncak Alam
Solat jenazah akan diadakan di Masjid Puncak Alam sebelum dikebumikan di Tapak Perkuburan Felda Bukit Cherakah selepas solat Zohor hari ini.
![Ibu Menteri Besar Kedah meninggal dunia Ibu Menteri Besar Kedah meninggal dunia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723690075_ibumeninggalduni.jpg)
Ibu Menteri Besar Kedah meninggal dunia
Allahyarham Meriam Ahmad menghembuskan nafas terakhir pada usia 74 tahun di Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar.
![Skuad bola tampar pantai Pulau Pinang berlatih di Songkhla Skuad bola tampar pantai Pulau Pinang berlatih di Songkhla](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723688922_bolatamparsukma.jpg)
Skuad bola tampar pantai Pulau Pinang berlatih di Songkhla
Pasukan bola tampar pantai Pulau Pinang di Pantai Samila, Songkhla selama lima hari sebagai persediaan menggalas cabaran membawa pulang pingat pada SUKMA 2024.
![Pemandu treler maut, nahas lima kenderaan di PLUS arah utara Pemandu treler maut, nahas lima kenderaan di PLUS arah utara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723688542_KemalanganMaut.jpg)
Pemandu treler maut, nahas lima kenderaan di PLUS arah utara
Kemalangan melibatkan lima buah kenderaan termasuk tiga buah treler, sebuah lori satu tan dan sebuah MPV Toyota Vellfire.
Niaga AWANI: Jiwa SME: Kuih tradisonal sejuk beku 'diterbangkan' ke Tanah Suci
Inovasi pembuatan makanan sejuk beku, terutama kuih muih tradisional telah berjaya membawa produk itu ke peringkat global, terutama dalam memenuhi citarasa jemaah haji dan umrah rakyat Malaysia di Tanah Suci Mekah dan Madinah.
Global Financial Shifts: What emerging economies need to know
We're looking at recent shifts in the global financial scene. Today, we'll talk about how lower inflation and possible Fed rate cuts could impact investor confidence, global stability, and important sectors like tech and real estate. We'll also see how these changes might affect emerging economies like Malaysia, a key player in global trade. Let's break down these topics to understand what they mean for the future.
![MyJPJ rekod lebih RM28 juta transaksi dalam tempoh sebulan MyJPJ rekod lebih RM28 juta transaksi dalam tempoh sebulan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723687760_AedyFadlyRamli.jpg)
MyJPJ rekod lebih RM28 juta transaksi dalam tempoh sebulan
JPJ merekodkan kutipan lebih RM28 juta menerusi aplikasi MyJPJ bulan lepas iaitu sebulan selepas transaksi dalam talian diperkenalkan pada Jun.
Urban Redevelopment Act: A comprehensive solution or a temporary fix?
Datuk Chang Kim Loong, Secretary-General of the National House Buyers Association (HBA), will speak about tackling one of the most pressing urban issues of our time: the Urban Redevelopment Act. Is this legislation the comprehensive solution we’ve been waiting for to eradicate urban slums, or is it merely a temporary fix?
![Rais Yatim dianugerahkan ijazah kehormat kedoktoran seni kreatif Rais Yatim dianugerahkan ijazah kehormat kedoktoran seni kreatif](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41608363025_RaisYatim.jpg)
Rais Yatim dianugerahkan ijazah kehormat kedoktoran seni kreatif
Penganugerahan itu merupakan penghormatan tinggi buat Rais, atas jasa dan pengorbanan beliau merancang pembangunan seni budaya tanah air.
![Anis Kalisa, wajah ayu di sebalik 'riff' ganas dan air mata COVID-19 Anis Kalisa, wajah ayu di sebalik 'riff' ganas dan air mata COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620707618_AnisKalisa.jpg)
Anis Kalisa, wajah ayu di sebalik 'riff' ganas dan air mata COVID-19
Mendengar riff yang dimainkan agar sukar mempercayai ia hadir daripada wanita cantik yang mampu menyampaikan metafora indah dalam irama rock yang keras.
![Tingkatkan kebolehpasaran graduan Aswara - Nancy Tingkatkan kebolehpasaran graduan Aswara - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61583790368_NancuShukri.jpg)
Tingkatkan kebolehpasaran graduan Aswara - Nancy
Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (Aswara) perlu melihat isu kebolehpasaran graduan dengan lebih serius bagi memastikan graduannya menjadi penggiat seni yang kompetitif.
![Penat lelah, batu penghalang telah aku tepis! - Ayie Floor 88 kini graduan Seni Teater Penat lelah, batu penghalang telah aku tepis! - Ayie Floor 88 kini graduan Seni Teater](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/61573185639_ayie-konvo-header-(1).jpg)
"Penat lelah, batu penghalang telah aku tepis!" - Ayie Floor 88 kini graduan Seni Teater
Vokalis kumpulan Floor 88, Ayie Elham telah selamat bergraduasi daripada Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (Aswara) petang semalam.
![Siti Nurhaliza dilantik Ahli Lembaga Pengarah Aswara Siti Nurhaliza dilantik Ahli Lembaga Pengarah Aswara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-08/61535450868_ASWARA.jpg)
Siti Nurhaliza dilantik Ahli Lembaga Pengarah Aswara
Pelantikan itu yang dibuat oleh Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Mohamaddin Ketapi itu merupakan satu penghormatan bagi penyanyi kesayangan ramai ini.
![Teater Throne of Thorns: Naskhah Shakespeare bernafas Mak Yong Teater Throne of Thorns: Naskhah Shakespeare bernafas Mak Yong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71487402840_ThroneofThornes.jpg)
Teater Throne of Thorns: Naskhah Shakespeare bernafas Mak Yong
Namun sebenarnya ia bukan perkara yang terlitup dalam ruang alam Melayu sahaja, perihal-perihal itu juga wujud dalam mana-mana peradaban manusia yang bermasyarakat di atas muka bumi ini.