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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.
Joget (Jawi: جوڬيت) is a traditional Malay dance that originated in Malacca in the colonial era. 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 history of Ngajat dance begins with the ancestors of the Iban community following the movements of the common hill myna and the great argus.According to an oral interview with an Iban people from Lubuk Antu, Sarawak, the ancestors of the Iban community dreamed of coming to a remote village.
Mak Inang (Jawi: مق عناڠ) is a traditional Malay dance that originated from the time of Malacca Sultanate.The dance is accompanied by a unique music which is believed to have been composed by the order of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca.
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.
Ulek mayang (Jawi: اولق مايڠ ) is a classical Malay dance from the state of Terengganu in Malaysia. [1] It is a ritualistic dance performed to appease or invoke the spirits of the sea and is always accompanied by a unique song also called Ulek Mayang. An orchestra comprising drums, gong, violin and accordion accompanies the dance.
Malay traditional dances include joget melayu and zapin. In recent years, dikir barat has grown in popularity, and it is actively promoted by state governments as a cultural icon. [30] Silat is another popular Malay martial art and dance form, believed to increase a person's spiritual strength. [26]
Saba dance (Malay: Tarian Saba) is a traditional Malay dance originated in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. It is a ritualistic dance that was used for healing purposes. [1] The dance are usually performed in the evenings which can be held for about two or three days.