Sewang dance

Sewang is a traditional dance performed by the aboriginal Orang Asli people of Malaysia.[1] Originally the dance was performed for funeral, for thanksgiving, or to treat the sick or wounded,[2] and now it is also used to entertain foreign travelers.[3] It involves dancing in a circle to music produced from bamboo.[4]

Sewang
Native nameSewang
OriginMalaysia
Sewang dance
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References
  1. Editions Didier Millet (2009). Malaysia at Random. Editions Didier Millet. p. 65. ISBN 98-142-1795-6.
  2. Nazarudin Zainun & Darlina Md. Naim (2014). Kearifan Tempatan: Merekayasa Kearifan Tempatan Budaya, Pelancongan Arkeologi dan Sejarah. Penerbit USM. ISBN 98-386-1831-4.
  3. Chester Chin (17 September 2016). "Live the life of the Orang Asli in Kelantan". Star2. Retrieved 2017-10-10.
  4. Alice Roberts (2010). The Incredible Human Journey. A&C Black. ISBN 14-088-1091-3.


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