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Introduction and history
Sayau Belandaih is one of the traditional dances of the Kadazan-Dusun ethnic community, specifically from the Dusun Tatana sub-ethnic group. This dance is practiced in several villages, including Kayul, Gorowot, Menunggang, and Melampai, within the Kuala Penyu district.
This dance originates from the ritual custom of Moginum, a sacred ceremony aimed at inviting the spirits of ancestors or deceased family members to attend a celebration. Two types of Moginum rituals involve the performance of this dance:
1. Moginum Kaul – This ritual is conducted as part of a vow made for healing purposes, particularly when a family member suffers from an illness attributed to the disturbance of ancestral or deceased family spirits. Referred to as ‘Simponongon’ within the Tatana community, this disturbance is thought to disrupt an individual’s well-being, thereby necessitating restorative measures.
2. Moginum Loyob – this ritual is typically performed to commemorate the spirits of deceased family members. It is typically performed approximately two weeks after a family member’s passing.
The costume associated with this dance, known as Sira Dambia, features a shirt with a pocket decorated with a red handkerchief. This attire is typically complemented by a Sandai, a long shawl elegantly draped diagonally over the shoulders and wrapped around the dancer's body. Completing the ensemble is a Sigar, a traditional headgear or turban tied at the back, with a tail extending downward. Adding to the uniqueness of the performance, the dancers incorporate props such as a Taming (shield), bells, and a pot cover or a metal tray.
This dance is performed to the rhythmic accompaniment of gong beats known as ’Tungkas Kadayan’.
This dance is performed exclusively during the Moginum ceremony by two male dancers. One dancer holds a Taming (shield) and a bell, while the other carries a tray or a pot lid. The choreography features movements that shift fluidly to the left and right, mimicking the sideways motion of a crab.
Figures
Dr. Monih Epin. Persatuan Kebudayaan Tatana Sabah. Peti Surat 71, Kg. Bundu Batu 4, 89747 Kuala Penyu, Sabah.
Mr. Roland Raymond. Kumpulan Penari Limbai Karamaian. Kampung Kelampun. Jalan Beaufort - Menumbok, 89740 Kuala Penyu, Sabah.
Mdm. Jainah Ngoai. Kumpulan Penari Limbai Karamaian. Kampung Kelampun. Jalan Beaufort - Menumbok, 89740 Kuala Penyu, Sabah.
Reference Source
i. Bahan Bacaan
(n.d.). Etnik Tatana: Kepercayaan & Amalan (pp. 1–7) [Review of Etnik Tatana: Kepercayaan & Amalan]. Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah. Retrieved November 11 C.E., from https://culture.sabah.gov.my/sites/default/files/uploads/products/files/2023-02/e-book%20Etnik%20Tatana.pdf
Kitingan, J., P. (2012). Kadazan Dusun. Institut Terjamahan & Buku Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur
Pusing, M. (2001). Upacara moginum dan bobolian: upacara perubatan traditional masyarakat Dusun-Tatana di daerah Kuala Penyu, Sabah. (Doctoral dissertation, Jabatan Sosio-Budaya Melayu, Akademi Pengajian Melayu, Universiti Malaya, 2000/2001.).
Shafiia, A. H., Ishakb, S., Hassanc, H., Ghouse, M., & Beguma, M. (2016). Babalian and community rituals of Dusun Tatana Ethnic in Sabah, Malaysia: A preliminary study. In International Soft Science Conference.
Sri Ningsih Sukirman, & Patricia Jipoh. (2023). Elemen Penyokong Persembahan Tarian Sayau Moginum, Dusun Tatana, Kuala Penyu, Sabah : Supporting Elements Of Sayau Moginum Dance Performance, Dusun Tatana, Kuala Penyu, Sabah. Jurnal Gendang Alam (GA), 12(2). https://doi.org/10.51200/ga.v12i2.4286
ii. Tokoh (jika ada temu bual tokoh)
Dr. Monih Epin. Persatuan Kebudayaan Tatana Sabah. Peti Surat 71, Kg. Bundu Batu 4, 89747 Kuala Penyu, Sabah.
En. Roland Raymond. Kumpulan Penari Limbai Karamaian. Kampung Kelampun. Jalan Beaufort - Menumbok, 89740 Kuala Penyu, Sabah.
Pn. Jainah Ngoai. Kumpulan Penari Limbai Karamaian. Kampung Kelampun. Jalan Beaufort - Menumbok, 89740 Kuala Penyu, Sabah.
Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Puan Nurshahrinna Syahrial
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Sabah
Kompleks JKKN Sabah,
Jalan Tasik off KM4 Jalan Penampang,
88200 Kota Kinabalu
SABAH
088-205070
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