Sarawak Cultural Performances are staged for the benefit of tourists visiting the Sarawak Cultural Village. In addition to showcasing the different peoples of Sarawak, the Sarawak Cultural Village also put on display the various dances performed by the different ethnic groups of the state. Many of these dances do tell stories associated with the daily life in Sarawak. The following is a repertoire of dances, a selection of which may be performed at the theatre of the Sarawak Cultural Village:
Ngajat Lesong is performed by an Iban warrior who demonstrates the extraordinary strength of his teeth by lifting a mortar that weigh around 20 kg. This dance shows the warrior's agility as well as endurance.
This dance is performed by the village folk to welcome the return of their warriors especially after a victorious battle.
This dance is usually performed for guest to the longhouse after the completion of harvest. The dancers imitate the movement of eagles by moving outstretched hands, as though in flight.
This dance is performed prior to harvest, as a way to seek blessing for good harvest and protection to the community against evil spirits.
This dance is performed by Bidayuh men on a julang, or brass tray, accompanied by Bidayuh maidens, when a new village chief is selected.
This is a welcome dance performed by the Orang Ulu maidens to welcome guests to their longhouse.
This is a warrior dance. It portrays the numble but stealthy gait of the warrior as he conducts a hunting trip in the jungle. He sees his target, takes aim and shoots a dart that seldom misses the mark.
This dance showcases the community work of the Melanau as they process sago, for making sago pearls.
This dance is performed during funeral rites as a way to comfort the relatives and friends of the departed.
This dance combines two popular Malay dances - the Dayang Sari followed by the ever-popular joget.
This is a modern dance depicting the playfulness of the Malay youth after a hard day's work.
This dance portrays the joyous atmosphere in a village during a celebration. It is when the young males come out to court the young maidens.
The lion dance is performed to signify the strength, courage and power of the lion, and is particularly popular during major celebrations such as Chinese New Year.
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