Sewang dance explained

Sewang
Native Name:Sewang
Origin:Malaysia

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Editions Didier Millet. Malaysia at Random. 2009. Editions Didier Millet. 978-98-142-1795-8. 65.
  2. Book: Nazarudin Zainun & Darlina Md. Naim. Kearifan Tempatan: Merekayasa Kearifan Tempatan Budaya, Pelancongan Arkeologi dan Sejarah. 2014. Penerbit USM. 978-98-386-1831-1.
  3. Web site: Live the life of the Orang Asli in Kelantan . Chester Chin . Star2 . 17 September 2016 . 2017-10-10.
  4. Book: Alice Roberts. The Incredible Human Journey. 2010. A&C Black. 978-14-088-1091-0.

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