Disney incorporates traditional food, architecture, clothes and language in the film from these cultures, allowing the audience to get a glimpse of a variety of customs. It is up to Raya to unite the people of surrounding tribes, while also relying on each other to help battle this creature.Īll of the cultures and traditions seen in the film are based on the countries of Laos, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia. The gem eventually breaks, releasing a fog-like creature into the world with the intention of turning everyone it touches into stone. After inviting the other tribes over for dinner, they all turn against each other and battle for the Dragon Gem. The adventure begins when Raya’s father and chief of the tribe, Heart, intends to reunite the surrounding tribes to create “Kumandra” - the word used to describe unification in general. Instead, it introduces Raya as a warrior and appointed guardian of the Dragon Gem within the first 10 minutes of the movie. The movie shies away from the stereotypical narrative of a lonely princess waiting for her prince charming to save her.
Disney’s new animated, action-packed film, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” stays consistently captivating as it burns down barriers by introducing a Southeast Asian princess and characters, representing a mix of Asian cultures that are often forgotten in pop culture.
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