Eddin is a poet, writer, translator and journalist. He has worked intimately with some of Malaysia’s leading traditional artists including shadow puppeteers, musicians, dramatists and dancers. He has focused principally in the state of Kelantan, researching aspects of oral transmission, cultural and religious politics as well as aspects of ritual in traditional theatre.

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