1. WELCOMING DANCE
The performances begin with the contemporary opening dance, an overture which symbolizes the welcoming of our honoured guests. The dancers wear stunningly colourful costumes and perform with props or martial arts.
2. LENGGOK DARA of MELAKA
Inspiration from Inang Dance that been choreograph for female dancers to dance. Inang dance is a modern version of the traditional dance of the people, the Mak Inang Dance. It is often performed at social occasions.
This dance is performed according to the speed of the rebana, violin and drums. During dancing, the dancers waved a handkerchief.
3. ZAPIN of JOHOR
Zapin is a traditional Malay dance representing Johor, the southern state of Malaysia, where dancers move energetically in steps and gestures following the tempo of the music,
There are 18 different variations of Zapin in Johor and in our show, you will see the medley movement of Zapin Pekajang, Zapin Ghores, Zapin Asas and many more.
4. CHINESE FAN DANCE
Chinese is one of the communities in this country. In this dance the dancer will using a pair of fans while dancing and to show the beautiful of Chinese culture in the country and the energy of beautiful lotus.
5. INDIAN STICK DANCE
This is a stick dance and very popular dance that originally from Andhra Pradesh. The dance form was originated in the Seventh century. This dance form has various names, in various regions either in Malaysia or India. In early days the dance was performed by women only, gradually the changes occurred in this dance and now the dance was performed by both male and female.
Generally, this art form is performed during village festivals. The dance is the combination of rhythmic movements,
songs, and music.
6. NGAJAT IBAN – KENYALANG SARAWAK
From the land of hornbill, Sarawak, this traditional dance called Ngajat Iban which is Ngajat dance for Borneo ethnics in this country. In this dance people will be presented with the Iban lady dancing while holding the feather of Kenyalang birds and a very authentic original of Orang Ulu costume together with male Iban come out in warrior action holding blowpipe to show the ancient of Borneo people hunting to survive in the forest.
Male Iban will using blowpipe to shoot balloons and audience are invited to experience the blowpipe demonstration.
7. SUMAZAU – KINABALU SABAH
From the land below the wind, Sabah, Sumazau is a traditional folk dance that is popular in Sabah and throughout Malaysia. It is a traditional dance of the Kadazan Dusun. It is often performed during
the harvest festival celebration every May. Sumazau is danced by farmers, both male and female, who are wearing traditional dress, in black.
This is a dance inspired by eagles flying patterns witnessed by farmers resting in the fields during the harvest season. During the dance, each dancer must make a sequence of moves only a few centimeters away from each other without touching. Dance rituals such as Sumazau is performed at a variety of functions such as the harvest and thanksgiving, as a song showing resistance to oppression, to pacify and honour local deities, and treat diseases.
8. COLOURS OF BORNEO – BAMBOO DANCE
This dance is to present the beautiful and the authentic of Borneo culture in this country. In this dance audiences will be presented with the Borneo dance movements including from both states (Sabah & Sarawak) by male and female dancers. From the amazing costumes to the excitement of bamboo jump dance to show the original ethnics.
In this bamboo jump dance, dancers will be using a bamboo sticks around 6 feet long and knock it together by following the rhythm and the male and female dancers will jump together side by side.
Audiences also will be invited to try this demonstration and experience this culture ethnic dance.
9. JOGET LAMBAK – AUDIENCES PARTICIPATION
Joget Dance is a traditional Malay dance. The Joget dance is very favourite by multi-racial communities in Malaysia as it is easily practiced and learned. This dance is commonly performed during the special ceremony. Once in the state of Malacca, the dance of Joget Lambak was so famous. Even Joget Lambak is also an event for wedding ceremonies and gatherings especially in the state of Malacca.
10. MALAYSIA TRULY ASIA - FINALE
As Malaysia is full of diversity community, you will see in this dance the dancers will dancing to show gestures of appreciation and to welcome all audience for experience the beautiful of this country.