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                                                                                                                                                    IBAN AND KADAZAN

                                                                  NGAJAT
     IBAN 
The Ibans perform a unique traditional dance called the ngajat, ''kajat'' or ''ajat''. The word of kajat or ajat originates from word ''engkajat'' which means ''jumping on the spot''. The Ibans performed the many kinds of dances accompanied by the music of gongs and drums. These dances include the ngajat, bepencha,bekuntau,main kerichap,main chekak. This dance also entertain people during Gawai.

                                                                    SUMAZAU
     KADAZAN
Sumazau is a traditional folk dance that is popular in Sabah and throughout Malaysia. It is a traditional dance of the Kadazan Dusun. it is often performed during the harvest festival celebration every May.

Sumazau is danced by farmers, both male and female, who are wearing traditional dress in black and red. It is played to the accompaniment of gongs, usually six gongs of various size, and a drum with  a unique rhytm of Sumazau varies by region and country.

Dance rituals such as Sumazau is performed at a variety of functions. The harvest and thanksgiving, as a song showing resistance to opression,to pacify and honor local deities, and treat diseases.