Ngajat Dance of the Sarawak Iban-Dayak by NusPARC Dance Company

Ngajat – Dance of the Sarawak Iban-Dayak by NDC (NusPARC Dance Company) was premiered at the Dance Xchange: The Philippine International Dance Festival 2020. Choreographed by Albert Sigan Anak Saliman, this piece is accompanied by the music, The music, Tabuh Bujang Berani – Sounds of Tabuh Engkeromong performed by the family members of Ramles Radin Anak Suradi (dancer) from Nanga Tutong in Sarawak; Gendang by Janda Anak Medup (uncle), Tawak by Brinyie Anak Pingan (mother), Engkeromong by Entirong Anak Bayang (uncle) and Bendai by Ramos Ukar Anak Yakobus (cousin). Apart from Ramles Radin Anak Suradi, the dancers are Mickey Nangkai Anak Jundan, Zainadance Zidane Ijau Anak Lanyun, Noryshea Nala Lexline Anak Alexander, Almiesha Jenun Anak Anthony Lawan and Aurelia Vanessa Anak Clement. This dance film was shot at the Bernam river in Tanjung Malim to replicate the natural surroundings and habitat of the Rumah Panjang (Iban long house) in Sarawak. Film Title Ngajat – Dance of the Sarawak Iban-Dayak