UNESCO grants kebaya intangible cultural heritage status after noms from S’pore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand The kebaya, noted for its complex design and elegance, is celebrated as a ...

BANGKOK: A garment noted for its complex design and elegance, the kebaya is due to earn intangible cultural heritage status from Unesco.

The kebaya, a joint cultural costume of five countries, namely Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, is to be recognised as an intangible cultural heritage item during the upcoming ...