Gapena and the Cape Malays: Initiating connections, constructing images

This article intends to demonstrate how cultural organizations, such as Gapena under the leadership of Ismail Hussein, have been among non-state actors that have been active in international relations. It also highlights the three variables, namely identity, culture and religion, which inform the ac...

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Main Author: Muhammed Haron (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2005.
Online Access:Get fulltext
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