Malaysia Traditional Dance

Malaysia Traditional Dance!!!!!!

There are three main ethnic groups in Malaysia which are Malay, Chinese and Indian. Hence, we can find out that each ethnic group have their own traditional dance. Let me share something about these three main ethnic groups' dance.

1. Malay Traditional Dance 

      

There are 11 types of Malay traditional dance in Malaysia such as Asyik, Dikir Barat, Joget, Mak Inang, Mak Yong, Menora, Rodat, Ronggeng, Sewang Dance, Ulek Mayang and Zapin.

Resouce: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Malay_dances

Examples of Traditional Malay Dance:



Joget



Zapin





Sewang









 2. Chinese Traditional Dance 

There are 4 types of Chinese traditional dance such as Chinese Folk, Classical and Minority dances, Chinese Ballet and Contemporary Chinese Dance. 

Resource: http://www.thisbusinessofdanceandmusic.com/Chinesedance.htm#Chinese_Dance_&_Music

Examples of Traditional Chinese Dance:

Comtemporary

Chinese Folk



Chinese Classical Dance



3. IndianTraditional Dance 

There are many types of Indian traditional dance. Among the popular folk dances are the bhangra of the Punjab, the bihu of Assam, the chhau of Jharkhand and Orissa, the ghoomar of Rajasthan, the dandiya and garba of Gujarat, the Yakshagana of Karnataka and lavani of Maharashtra and Dekhnni of Goa. 

Resource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_India

Examples of Traditional Indian Dance:





Classical Dance



Classical Dance