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TARIAN ALU-ALU
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The Tarian Alu Alu is typically performed by four male and six female dancers. This dance is highly captivating and unique due to the use of bamboo by the performers to execute acrobatic stunts. Generally, the dance does not follow specific choreography; instead, its movements are influenced by the daily activities of the Melanau community, including tasks and processes involved in sago production.
Additionally, the dance movements in Tarian Alu Alu can also be inspired by dreams, daily routines, traditional healing practices, and folk games, reflecting the cultural richness and creativity of the Melanau people.
The Tarian Alu-Alu is one of the earliest traditional art forms of the Melanau ethnic group, closely associated with mourning rituals in traditional society. This dance is performed at night for four consecutive nights during the mourning period.
The Tarian Alu-Alu, as performed by the Melanau people, serves the purpose of entertaining the relatives, family members, and friends of the deceased, offering comfort and solace during their time of grief.
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One fascinating aspect of this dance is the act performed by one of the male dancers, who climbs a bamboo pole and balances himself on its tip while spinning to the rhythm of the music, relying solely on his abdomen for support. This remarkable display highlights the dancer’s skill in maintaining balance while perched atop the bamboo pole, making the performance both captivating and technically demanding.
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Reference Source
https://www.sarawakfocus.com/blog/world-of-arts-2/tarian-alu-alu-34
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Encik Boniface Anak Babai
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Sarawak
Tingkat 5 Bangunan Sultan Iskandar,
Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93000, Kuching,
SARAWAK
019-2399682/082-422006
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