Sayau Si Bobohizan

Malaysia

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WINNER: - Folk/Traditional Dance - Dance Division: Solo - SENIOR Untitled Award

Category

SENIOR – 14 to 17 years

First Name

Sharifah Laila Sabrina

Last Name

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Title of Dance Piece

Sayau Si Bobohizan

Description

"Sayau" means dance movements in Dusun Tindal (one of the ethnics in Sabah, Malaysia). This dance showcases the mystery dance movements of Bobohizan, which is the ritual specialist and a spirit medium in Kadazan-Dusun pagan rites. During Kaamatan (harvest festival in Sabah), Bobohizan is believed to appease the rice spirit.

Choreographer

Jerry Yacob

Studio, School, or Company

Malaysia Arts School of Johor

Website of Studio, School, or Company

https://www.facebook.com/sekolahsenimalaysiajohor/