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Dance in Malaysia encompasses dance traditions from many different ethic origins. Malay dances include Dance Dramas, Court Dramas, and Folk Dances. Other dances come from Javanese, Orang Asli, Portuguese, Siamese, Dayak, Moro, and Chinese traditions. This article includes a list of dances, organised by ethic origin.
It was influenced by the Portuguese dance of Branyo which is believed to have been spread to Malacca during the spice trade. In Malacca, joget dance is better known as Chakunchak. [1] The dance is one of the most popular folk dances in Malaysia that is normally performed by couples in cultural festivals, weddings and other social functions ...
Pages in category "Dances of Malaysia" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Adai-adai (dance) B.
Malaysia portal; Singapore portal; Pages in category "Malay dances" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total.
In Malaysia, Zapin is mostly associated with the Malaysian southern state of Johor. [10] [11] In Indonesia, Zapin is mostly associated and classified as part of Malay cultures especially in terms of traditional dances and traditions in Malay-populated areas in Sumatra, Riau Islands, Bangka Belitung Islands, and Kalimantan.
Ngajat is popular family of dances among the Iban people in Sarawak, Malaysia. [4] [5] It's also popular in Brunei and West Kalimantan, Indonesia. [6] [7] In 2007, Ngajat was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Malaysia by Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage. [8]
The dance is accompanied by a unique music which is believed to have been composed by the order of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca. [1] In the past, both song and dance were taught to the Inang of the palace ("singer dancers") for them to perform it during royal functions. The dance’s movements and its music are so graceful and have all the ...
Cinta Sayang (means Dear Love in Malay) is a traditional Malay dance originated from the state of Kedah in northern Peninsular Malaysia. The dance is popular amongst Kedah Malays as an opening dance for important events.