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Kaamatan KDCAKV 2007: Sumazau dance

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The Sumazau dance can be considered the state dance of Sabah. The arm gestures are likened to that of a bird and it floats gracefully at approximately shoulder level with gentle bending of the elbow and wrist or alternatively is swung gently like a pendulum, parallel at the sides of the body.

The costumes are authentically Kadazan and are usually black in colour and made of a velvet type material adorned with the appropriate accessories.

The music is provided by gongs of different size.


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  1. kahlen said,

    may i know where to rent cultural costumes for sumazau dance?
    we need it urgently..psl reply asap..thanks..

  2. zenoed said,

    kahlen: if your are in klang valley, try contacting monalisa831203 at yahoo.co.uk
    regards.

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