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TARIAN MENGARANG MENYAK
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Introduction and history
Mengarang Menyak is a traditional dance of the Melanau ethnic group. This dance reflects the lives of the Melanau people who reside along the coastal areas of Sarawak and symbolizes the process of menyak, one of the methods used to produce sago flour, known locally as sei.
The dance movements encompass all the activities involved in sago processing, including cutting, scraping, and trampling or pressing the sago palm to extract its pulp, known as tepung lemantak, which is then processed into sago. The dance also portrays the spirit of cooperation between men and women, working together harmoniously and joyfully as they perform their daily tasks.
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The dancers wear traditional attire of the Melanau ethnic group in black, which closely resembles formal clothing typically worn for weddings, festivals, or to welcome distinguished guests. The main difference lies in the length of the sleeves and trousers, as well as the use of buttons on the shirt. The sleeves and trousers are three-quarters in length, reflecting the practical work attire of the common folk when performing tasks in the forest or at sea.
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Reference Source
i. https://www.sarawakfocus.com/blog/world-of-arts-2/tarian-menyak-melanau-35
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State JKKN Contact Information
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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