adapted from the traditional wau moon game of the Kelantan Malay community.
tells the story of young people playing kites in the rice harvest season.
depicted in the movements of the dancers consisting of young men and women.
Plate Dance
presented in a wedding ceremony.
This dance has dance movements that resemble the movements of farmers when cultivating, harvesting, and so on.
These dance movements symbolize the happiness and gratitude of the farmers for the crops that have become.
The male and female dancers dance by placing a plate each on both palms.
Zapin Kores
The Zapin Kores dance is a Malay Zapin heritage art found in Kampung Kores, Batu Pahat, Johor.
The word 'Kores' means 'bends of the river' like a dagger.
Chetti dance
The Chetti community in Malacca is another minority group born from intermarriage between Indian traders and the local community.
The religion they follow is Hinduism. Like the Baba Nyonya community, the Chetti community also inherited dance.
These dances are still inherited by the Chetti community in Kg. Beaver Elephant, Melaka.
Zapin Whipping Dance
originating from Kampung Sebat, Sematan sub-district, Lundu.
Now, this dance is performed in wedding and official ceremonies as well as stage performances.
believed to be the late Pak Baie Drahman who was born in 1921 in Kampung Sebat Melayu.
Sumazau dance
is a type of traditional Sabah folk dance that is very famous in Sabah and throughout Malaysia.
is a traditional dance of the Kadazandusun tribe that is often performed at Tadau Kaamatan or at festivals other than Tadau Kaamatan
Chinese dances
Various genres of art found in Malaysia are still maintained by the Chinese. Traditional dances still have a place in the Chinese community, and are even accepted by all Malaysians.
For example, Lion Dance and Dragon Dance are always in high demand if there are related programs especially during the festive season.
The Chinese in Malaysia have also popularized folk dances such as Fan Dance, Handkerchief Dance, Lantern Dance, Lotus Dance and Ribbon Dance.
Chingay
originating from China and now becoming a specialty in Penang. Chingay's parade displays
skills
carry and balance a 40-foot-high Chingay flag and a colorful triangular flag at least 25 feet x 15 feet each, tied to a 40-foot long wooden pole.
