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  2. Dance in Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    Dance in Malaysia. 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.

  3. Joget - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. 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 dance is one of the most popular folk dances ...

  4. Zapin - Wikipedia

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    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 .

  5. Culture of Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    The Chinese communities brought traditional lion dances and dragon dances with them, while Indians brought art forms such as Bharata Natyam and Bhangra. Colonialism also brought other art forms, such as the Portuguese Farapeira and Branyo. There are a variety of traditional dances, which often have very strong spiritual significance.

  6. Mak yong - Wikipedia

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    Nhã nhạc. v. t. e. Mak yong ( Jawi: مق يوڠ ‎; Thai: มะโย่ง, RTGS : ma yong) is a traditional form of dance-drama from northern Malaysia, particularly the state of Kelantan. It was banned by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party because of its animist and Hindu - Buddhist roots which pre-date Islam in the Asian region by far. [1]

  7. Ulek mayang - Wikipedia

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    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.

  8. Cinta Sayang (dance) - Wikipedia

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    Cinta Sayang (dance) 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.

  9. Folklore of Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    A Kelantanese Wayang Kulit that narrated the tale of Hikayat Seri Rama. Malaysian folklore is the folk culture of Malaysia and other indigenous people of the Malay Archipelago as expressed in its oral traditions, written manuscripts and local wisdoms. Malaysian folklores were traditionally transmitted orally in the absence of writing systems.