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Manage No, Sortation, Country, Writer ,Date, Copyright
Manage No	EE00001145
Country	Malaysia
ICH Domain	Performing Arts
Address	The State of Sabah, Malaysia

Description	Dansa is the dance of the Cocos Islanders from the Lahad Datu district on the east coast of Sabah. This dance is usually performed during weddings and often-festive occasions. The dance of Dansa or Nona Mansaya of Orang Cocos usually performed by 4 or more couples. There is much feet stomping, making it a very lively dance. Baju Kurung of the woman consists of a loose tunic (in which it refers to a long collarless shirt with a short neckline that is pinned together with a brooch) and is worn over a skirt or sarong. They wear an eclectic mix of ruffled tops and native sarongs while dancing to the beat of the rythmic drum & violin. The men wear the Songkok and leather shoes while the women wear the Kebayak with heels.

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Dansa is the dance of the Cocos Islanders from the Lahad Datu district on the east coast of Sabah. This dance is usually performed during weddings and often-festive occasions. The dance of Dansa or Nona Mansaya of Orang Cocos usually performed by 4 or more couples. There is much feet stomping, making it a very lively dance. Baju Kurung of the woman consists of a loose tunic (in which it refers to a long collarless shirt with a short neckline that is pinned together with a brooch) and is worn over a skirt or sarong. They wear an eclectic mix of ruffled tops and native sarongs while dancing to the beat of the rythmic drum & violin. The men wear the Songkok and leather shoes while the women wear the Kebayak with heels.

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Dansa is the dance of the Cocos Islanders from the Lahad Datu district on the east coast of Sabah. This dance is usually performed during weddings and often-festive occasions. The dance of Dansa or Nona Mansaya of Orang Cocos usually performed by 4 or more couples. There is much feet stomping, making it a very lively dance. Baju Kurung of the woman consists of a loose tunic (in which it refers to a long collarless shirt with a short neckline that is pinned together with a brooch) and is worn over a skirt or sarong. They wear an eclectic mix of ruffled tops and native sarongs while dancing to the beat of the rythmic drum & violin. The men wear the Songkok and leather shoes while the women wear the Kebayak with heels.

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