Arts

**Malaysia's Art** 
 * Influenced heavily by the Arabs, Persians and Europeans
 * Mostly hand crafted
 * National Art Gallery : estabished August 28, 1958
 * Musical theatre, statues, operas and other types of shows are performed here
 * Indonesia's Art**
 * Old Javanese poetry, sculpture, landscapes, music, and performances by traditional artists and healers
 * Rock cut caves
 * Folk, classical and pop music is used for dancing and other types of performances

**Philippines Art**
 * Weaving is popular
 * Pottery was also common in pre-Hispanic societies
 * Wooden art is also quite popular
 * One dance invloves : two long bamboo sticks rapidly and in rhythm, clap sticks for dancers trying to avoid getting their feet caught between them