Sustainability of indigenous folk tales, music and cultural heritage through innovation

Clare Suet Ching Chan · 2018 · Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development

Summary. This paper documents the creation of Bah Luj Production, an innovative resource package of folk tales, music, and cultural heritage from Malaysia's indigenous Semai people. The authors argue that cultural sustainability requires collaboration between culture bearers and researchers, combined with adaptability to contemporary consumer interests. The practice-led approach demonstrates that indigenous traditions survive when they remain flexible, relevant, and open to innovation rather than preserved in static form.

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@article{chan-2018-sustainability-indigenous-folk-tales-music,
  title   = {Sustainability of indigenous folk tales, music and cultural heritage through innovation},
  author  = {Clare Suet Ching Chan},
  journal = {Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development},
  year    = {2018},
  doi     = {10.1108/jchmsd-06-2017-0044},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1108/jchmsd-06-2017-0044}
}

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DOI

10.1108/jchmsd-06-2017-0044

Countries

Malaysia

Regions

Asia

Categories

indigenous-innovation, innovation-theory

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2026-04-28