A group of dancers in Italy recently caught the internets attention by performing the traditional Malay Zapin dance in an open space. A viral TikTok video (@sitinurhalizagallery) showed them gracefully moving to Siti Nurhaliza's latest Raya song, Raya Nak Ke Mana, dressed in elegant Baju Melayu and Kebaya.
@sitinurhalizagallery Ini buktinya beliau tak miming. . Lagu ni asalnya duet antara Aisha & Amylea. Tapi jodoh kuat pada DS Siti Nurhaliza. Daripada lebih kurang 10 lagu raya diterima, DS Siti pilih lagu ini. Video : @muhammad.rayyan #sitinurhaliza original sound - sitinurhalizagallery
The performance captivated onlookers, with many stopping to watch and record the mesmerizing display of Malaysian culture. The audience later applauded the dancers for showcasing the beauty of Malay traditions in Europe.
Sitis new single, composed by Aisha Retno and RADi, was released on March 12 and brings a nostalgic touch reminiscent of her past festive hits. Speaking about the song, she shared her hopes that fans would embrace it as warmly as her previous Raya classics.
Many Malaysians expressed pride in seeing their culture recognized internationally, with one commenter excitedly noting that their niece was part of the performance. Others were amazed at how quickly the song had gained traction.
With its traditional rhythm and refined lyrics, Raya Nak Ke Mana has already made waves, proving that Siti Nurhaliza's influence knows no borders.
