How many types of traditional dances are there in Malaysia?

Dance is one of the most universal forms of entertainment among the various ethnic groups in Malaysia, with a strong storytelling component, often inseparable from drama. Due to the large number of ethnic groups in Malaysia, there are dozens of different types of traditional dances. Dance is an indispensable part of their productive life. They use dance to express their happiness and to worship their gods, and it can be said that dance is a core expression of the culture of many Malaysian aboriginal peoples and a way of expressing their emotions, and is an important part of the national culture.

Dance is an extremely popular form of entertainment in Malaysia, and dance dramas are performed all night long during major festivals. The traditional dances of various ethnic groups in Malaysia are very different in style, including the Zabin Dance, Butterfly Dance, Kite Dance, Candlelight Dance, Court Dance, Fan Dance, Feather Dance and Warrior Dance. It is worth mentioning that the West Malayali Dance is the classical dance of the Malays, and the theme of the dance drama is mostly about the Malay heroes who fought against the enemy with their bare hands in the ancient times. In addition, there are many folk dances in Malaysia. Malaysian dance variety, but no matter what kind of dance, in the performance, the dancers can rely on rich, delicate body language and fascinating dance plot, the audience into the rainforest colorful world.

Court Dance