Huriah Adam

Huriah Adam (born in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, October 6, 1936 - died in Indian Ocean, November 10, 1971) was a famous dance artist from West Sumatra. Huriah was the daughter of a modern Minangkabau Islamic cleric from Padang Panjang, Sheikh Adam Balai-Balai and his wife Fatimah. Sheikh Adam established a public school for girls, and supported the development of his children's artistic talents, including Huriah. Huriah received tutelage from Minangkabau dance and martial arts experts since she was a child.

Huriah Adam

Huriah Adam (born in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, October 6, 1936 - died in Indian Ocean, November 10, 1971) was a famous dance artist from West Sumatra. Huriah was the daughter of a modern Minangkabau Islamic cleric from Padang Panjang, Sheikh Adam Balai-Balai and his wife Fatimah. Sheikh Adam established a public school for girls, and supported the development of his children's artistic talents, including Huriah. Huriah received tutelage from Minangkabau dance and martial arts experts since she was a child.