#SHOWBIZ: Nasyid group Inteam makes impact in Algeria music festival
The group delivered a soulful performance that stood out amongst nine foreign ensembles from Oman, Tunisia, Belgium, Jordan, Senegal, Syria, Tanzania, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The festival took place in the historic city of Constantine from June 25 to 30, which also featured seven Algerian teams at the event.
Bernama reported yesterday that Malaysian Ambassador to Algeria, Rizany Irwan Muhamad Mazlan, highlighted the group's impact.
"Their traditional Malay attire sparked a keen interest and admiration amongst the international audience," he said.
"This act of cultural diplomacy added a special touch to their artistic presentation."
Inteam described their first tour of North Africa as a journey that transcended linguistic, national, and cultural boundaries through nasyid.
Rizany added that Inteam's participation in the prestigious festival not only strengthens Malaysia's cultural representation abroad but also "opens doors for greater collaboration on future international artistic platforms."
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