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1.0 Purpose The purpose of this working paper is to introduce our culture contemporary dance in Sabah and Sarawak. 2.0 Background Malaysia’s multi-cultural and multi racial heritage is most prominently exhibited in its diverse music and dance forms. The dances of the indigenous Malay, Orang Asli and different ethnic peoples of Sabah and Sarawak are truly exotic and enchanting. As the Chinese, Indians and Portuguese settled in Malaysia, the traditional dances of their homelands become a part of Malaysia’s culture and heritage. 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Ngajat It is known as “The Warrior Dance” of Iban Ngajat. This fearsome Sarawak warrior dances the Iban Ngajat, a homecoming dance performed by male warriors upon returning to the village after fighting battles. 3.2 Magunatip Magunatip is a dance performed by the indigenous peoples of the interiors of Sabah, including the Kadazan Dusun of Tambunan, the Kwijau Dusun of Keningau and many of the Murut groups. Magunatip is de...
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