Tarian Tarian is a Malay word for Malay Dance.
Malay Dance
There are so many Malay dances, from the original Malaysia's Malay dances to the 'influenced' Malay dances (Malay dances from other countries (such as Indonesia and Brunei) or simply other countries' (such as Arabia and India) dance but was adapted into Malay culture).
The Malay dances can be divided into four categories. Those are the court dances, folk dances, theatrical dances and modern dances. They have their own differences.
Asli Dance
This dance is based on the Malay asli songs like Makan Sireh, Gunung Banang and Sapu Tangan, Asli Selendang, Bentan Telani and Asli Abadi.
In the Tepak Sireh Dance for example, all the dancers wear Malay costumes and bring the betel leaf sets on the stage while making graceful dance movements to the tune of asli beat.
These dances are popular all across Malaysia especially in Peninsular Malaysia. The dance features slow, flowing and elegant movements and resembles the Asyik Dance (court dance), but its movements are simpler and danced to a modern music ensemble.
Joget Dance
The Joget is the most popular traditional dance throughout Malaysia. It is performed at cultural festivals, wedding celebrations and other social functions. The Joget's origin has been traced back and associated with a Portuguese for dance which was introduced to Mallaca during the era of the spice trade. The Joget is performed by couples who combine fast hand and leg movements. It is lively rendition with fast upbeat tempo and is greatly enjoyed by the young and old. It is usually performed during cultural celebrations and Malay weddings.
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