EIC404 e-Portfolio: Traditional Dances by NUR RAHIZAH AMIERA RAZALI

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Hello everybody, my name is Nur Rahizah Amiera Binti Razali, you can call me Rahizah. On this Padlet, I'll be showing Traditional dances from 5 different cultures. I hope you guys can gain knowledge about cultures from this Padlet. Enjoyyy~

Table Of Content

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Bugis
Iban
Melanau
Minangkabau
Murut

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Bugis originated from Indonesia and started to migrate to other regions in 17th century. By 1710, Bugis people that migrated has created a Buginese state in the Selangor region. And from there, they had been all over Malaysia until now.

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The Maduppa Busarak Dance is a traditional dance of the Bugis ethnic group in the Pontian District, Johor, which has its origins in Indonesia. This dance is a 'welcome dance' performed to greet and serve guests. Guests' food is presented on a tray and covered with a special food cover known as 'Busarak.' The term 'Maduppa' means 'to invite.' The dancers wear colorful costumes called 'Baju Bodo' or 'Takko,' which are complemented by folded silk cloth. The dance was founded by Hajah Indok Chichuk Daing Hadadek, who resides in Kampung Sungai Kuali, Pontian, Johor.

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The dancers typically wear traditional Bugis clothing, which includes the "Baju Bodo" or "Takko" attire. These outfits are renowned for their vibrant and intricate designs, often paired with a folded silk cloth. The clothing is one of the points component of the dance, contributing to its visual appeal.

The Maduppa Busarak Dance is a cultural gem that has been handed down from one generation to the next, reflecting the rich Bugis cultural heritage in the Pontian District. It serves a significant role in extending warm hospitality to guests and offering them entertainment, It plays a significant role of hospitality within Bugis culture.

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Iban is the second largest ethnic group native to Malaysia. Found in the island of Borneo, particularly Sarawak, Malaysia. Sarawak is the biggest state in Malaysia and 30% of the state's population is Iban population. While the term "Iban" is the most commonly used name for this ethnic group, they are also known by other names such as "Dayak," "Dyak," and "Sea Dayak."

Check out this video for Mappa Duppa Dance background:-

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The Ngajat dance is originated from Iban tribe since the 16th Century and it has been passed down from generation to generation until now. It is stated that Ngajat dance was performed by Iban warriors after they returned from battles. Now this dance is performed during the most important harvest festival to celebrate which is called Gawai Dayak. This is one of the dances to welcome important guests to long houses and more.

It is true that Ngajat is an important traditional dance style having both cultural and ritualistic significance within the Iban culture in Sarawak, Malaysia. "Ngajat" refers to a group of dances, all of which have different meanings and are performed for different purposes. These dances are important for conveying cultural tales, folklore, and spiritual beliefs in addition to providing entertainment.

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Traditional dances are part of the rich cultural legacy of the Melanau people, an indigenous ethnic group in Malaysia who are mostly found in the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Just like Iban tribe, Melanau people used to live in Long House before. However, nowadays Melanau people have changed their lifestyle and live in 'village house' which was influenced and inspired by Malay. Most of them built their houses by the river or near the beach.

Check out the Ngajat Dance of Iban

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The male dancers wear a headpiece made of hornbill tail feathers while they execute the dance; however, in order to protect the birds, fake feathers may be used nowadays. In one hand the man dancers carry a long sword, and in the other a well-decorated shield. They were dressed in a ceremonial cawat, or loincloth, and had necklaces across his chest made of beads and cowrie shells.

The dancers move slowly, as if they is pursuing their rival. Their theatrical movements, which give the impression that he is about to charge, merge with this tribal musical instruments, mostly impact like the Enkeromong, Bendai, Canang, Dumbak, or Ketebong, are used to accompany the dance.

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The female dancers are all dressed up in chains, beads, and an intricate headpiece. Their "dress," which is made of complex weaving, reaches past their knees.

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Hajah Indok Chichuk Daing Hadadek, a resident of Kampung Sungai Kuali in Pontian, Johor, is acknowledged as the originator of this dance. Her efforts have preserved and shared this traditional dance within the community and beyond. This dance not only entertains but also embodies the welcoming and hospitable nature of the Bugis people.

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One famous dance is the "Tarian Kaul," which is frequently done at the Kaul festival, an animistic celebration that is customary in Melanau. The dance showcases beautiful hand gestures, deft footwork, and colourful costumes that highlight the community's strong ties to the natural and spiritual worlds. Kaul Dance's rhythmic motions tell tales of everyday life, myths, and beliefs, resulting in an fascinating show that both entertains and protects the Melanau people's distinctive cultural identity.

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Kaul Festival was celebrated by Melanau people in March/April every year. This celebration is to serve and dine Ipok the one who controls the sea. The purpose of this is to ensure the fishermen at that time got stakes of fishes and their well-being when on the sea are safe as well as this celebration is to prevent from a lot of illnesses.

Check out Kaul Festival from this video:-

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Melanau people consist of Islam and Christian believers but there still certain conservative Melanau people who believe in a supernatural beings called Ipok. The coastal regions in the northern valley of Sungai Rajang, Igan, Mukah, Dalat, Oya, and Bintulu are the meeting places for Melanau ethnic communities. Mukah was the home of Sarawak's oldest colony.

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Due to past migration and settlement patterns, the Minangkabau tribe is present in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The Minangkabau people are believed to have originated in the Minangkabau Highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia, based on historical narratives and local tradition. Under the leadership of a ruler by the name of Raja Melewar, they are thought to have migrated to the Malay Peninsula in the fifteenth century.

According to legend, Raja Melewar and his supporters, who were mostly Minangkabau ethnic people, made their home in what is now Negeri Sembilan. They brought with them a distinct socio-political structure called as the "Adat Perpatih," a matrilineal system that strongly emphasises women's leadership responsibilities and inheritance in the society.

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With time, the Minangkabau people in Negeri Sembilan became part of the local community and added to the region's cultural variety. Today, Negeri Sembilan is known for its rich Minangkabau legacy, which can be seen by the region's Minangkabau community's constant dedication to the Adat Perpatih system, unique architectural forms, and cultural customs.

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One of the dances from Minangkabau tribe is, Piring Dance or Plate Dance. Piring dance is originated from Indonesia and brought in to Malaysia. This dance was use to worship the Gods when the majority Minangkabau people were Hindus, Buddha, and etc. Because of this, when it was brought in to Malaysia, they made a lot of changes of movements to avoid from copying the whole Minangkabau original version from Indonesia. For example, one of the new steps they add in is by tossing the plates to dancers. Now, they only perform this dance as an entertainment. This is a fast moving pace dance with the dancers holding plates in their hands, go along by the beating of tambourines and gongs. the beat of the gong is very important because it will guide for the dancers to determine the steps and movements of their dance.

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For woman dancers, they will wear headpiece to avoid their hair get in the way when they are performing Piring Dance. They also wear yellow clothes and thin layer cloth of gold.

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While for man dancers, they will wear traditional Malay man costume and decorate their head with a piece of fabric as a headpiece to increase the colours while performing the dance.

This is the Piring Dance

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The Murut ethnic group, which makes up the third biggest in Sabah, is primarily concentrated in the Sabah Inner Region districts of Keningau, Sook, Tenom, Tongod, and Nabawan. The thirteen tribes that make up this ethnic group are: Serudung or Sarudung, Nabai, Kalabakan Murut, Keningau Murut, Beaufort Murut, Gana, Okolod (also known as Kolod), Bookan (also known as Baukan), Timugon, Paluan, Okolod (also known as Sumambu), and Selungai or Salungai.

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Probably most of Malaysian have seen the traditional dance that are originated from Murut tribe without us realising it. Have anyone seen the dance where the dancers will dance with bamboos and the dancers' feet should not touch the bamboos? Well, the dance is called Magunatip, the bamboo dance of Murut warriors.

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One of Sabah's most well-known traditional dances is the magunatip, sometimes referred to as the "Bamboo Dance." The Murut people, who are mostly from Sabah's rural districts and were historically Borneo's headhunters, execute this energetic dance. The dancers avoid being held by stepping in and out of the clapping bamboo poles during the dance.

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The elders of Murut have a legend that states that Magunatip was founded as a joke. The Murut farmers would rest after pounding the paddy by setting the poles on the ground. Then someone clipped the foot of the person who was passing by with the poles. The victims would swiftly lift up their foot in order to prevent becoming caught. Stepping in and out of the clapping poles in time with the music proved to be an entertaining pastime for those involved in this malicious behaviour. Later on, this game changed to become Magunatip, which had music-accompanied.

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A group of graceful dancers wearing exquisite traditional costumes begin Magunatip with a graceful dance to the booming melody of a tambor (drum), tagunggak (bamboo instruments) and gong. The Murut warriors, with their ostentatious feather helmet, loincloth, and bark vest, are the most striking feature. They would resemble the terrifying headhunters by brandishing their weapon and projecting a menacing aura. The dancers then form a line at one side of the poles and jump between the smacking poles without cutting their ankles or feet in order to cross the lines of clapping bamboo poles.

Watch the Magunatip Dance here:-

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