BIDAYUH TRADITIONAL DANCE
By
Robert Sulis Ridu, Lawrence Sinos Sabo and Ahi Sarok#
 
 
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This paper has highlighted the various types and significance of Bidayuh traditional dances and there is a need to preserve these dances. It is felt that a more concerted and proactive effort need to be done not only to preserve the existing traditional dances but also to maintain their authenticity. There is an urgent need to popularize the dances amongst the younger generations. Relevant parties such as Dayak Bidayuh National Association, through its Cultural Subcommittee, Branches and Units throughout the state should cooperate with the Village Development and Security Committee at the Bidayuh kampongs to help nurture and promote this rich cultural heritage. In this way, not only will the traditional dance be kept alive, but also be made known to the outside world.

In the final analysis, it is hoped that the observations and recommendations made in this paper will provide some useful insight on how to nurture, promote and maintain the authenticity our traditional dances. If such steps are taken, this will enable the other races in Malaysia in general and the other indigenous communities in Sarawak in particular, be kept informed of the rich Bidayuh cultural heritages.
 
 
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* This paper was presented at the Bidayuh Traditional Music, Song, Dance and Costume Workshop held at Dewan Tun Abdul  Razak, Kuching  on 15-16  May 1998.

# Encik Robert Sulis Ridu is currently a Research Assistant with Majlis Adat Istiadat.  The information and recording of the traditional dances were obtained from his research and recording from different informants in Bau, Kuching, Lundu and Serian District.  Encik Lawrence Sinos Sabo was formerly a Cultural Officer of Dayak Bidayuh National Association and now is a Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, while Encik Ahi Sarok is a Lecturer in Public Administration at the Faculty of Social Science, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Received on November 16, 1999.
Published on the Internet by courtesy of Mr. Ahi Sarok (January 05, 2000)
Re-Published for bidayuh dotcom by courtesy of  Mr. Ahi Sarok (May 03, 2000)

Citation:
Ridu, R. S., L. S. Sabu and A. Sarok. 1998. Bidayuh Traditional Dance. Paper presented at the Bidayuh Traditional Music, Songs, Dance and Costume Workshop held at Museum Tun Razak, Kuching on 16 - 17 May 1998. 16p. (http://www.geocities.com/dayung_biatah/biddance.html)

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