Ngajat Dance

Ngajat dance is a dance that makes the pride of Iban and the people of Sarawak. In ancient times it was withdrawn after they returned from battle. Each of the rhythms played is in harmony with the ceremony. For Gawai Sandau Ari, ‘gendang rayah’ are played for honorary guests and people who are welcomed to take on while carrying the skull of the enemy.

 

The Types Of Ngajat Dance

1.      Ngajat Berbunuh

Presented by men from the Iban community. It is an imitation or repetition done by them as they do when facing enemies as they organize daily activities such as hunting.

2.      Ngajat Induk

It is a show that is presented by women who show the softness and subtlety of the arts and culture as well as the customs of indigenous people themselves. The dance moves that have the implied meaning reflect the daily activities of the Iban community.

3.      Ngajat Lesong

It is a dance performed by men only. Performing this type of performance is only allowed to be attracted by men because it requires her dancer to dance while biting lesong. The strengths and stings shown in dance performances suggest that this type is only suitable for men.

4.      Ngajat Ngalu Temuai

Presented for the purpose of welcoming the coming guests. Usually these dances are performed during the opening or opening ceremony of an official ceremony attended by many distinguished guests and the public.

5.      Ngajat Kuta

It is a kind of dancing performance that combines male and female dancers. Usually held for celebration ceremonies such as the inauguration of cultural performances and so on.

6.      Ngajat Pua Kumbu

Is one of the kind of performances found in the dancing dance. Performing this type of presentation is usually presented by women. Given that the name of the dance is Pua Kumbu, the dancers will dance while carrying a pua kumbu cloth as a tool in their performances.