| Description |
Sewang is believed to have been in existence for more than 100 years. It is a ritual of the indigenous groups of Peninsular Malaysia to cure sickness. At times,nit is also performed to appease the ancestors’ spirits when establishing a new agricultural area. However, Sewang has been adapted as a performance for tourists these days.
Sewang has the combination of dance movements, songs and music. Dancers will carry two bundles of kuang leaves, some serbok leaves and wildflowers, will move gradually and form a big circle. They often dance and sing at the same time.
A solo singer will stand at the centre of the circle and lead the rituals. Sewang is accompanied by musicians playing the bamboo and wood-made instrument— centong. |
