Saturday, February 21, 2009

Warrior Dance



An Iban dancer performs an ngajat, or warrior dance, as ceremonially dressed villagers look on. This dance was traditionally performed by a solo male dancer, accompanied by gongs and drums, to welcome warriors home from battle. Now, it is performed primarily as part of the Iban's Gawai Kenyalang, or Hornbill Festival.

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