Malaysia
The wau bulan is an intricately designed
Malaysian moon-kite that is traditionally
flown by men in the Malaysian state of
Kelantan. Its one of the Malaysias national
symbols. Its gracefully flight is portrayed in
a folk dance which symbolizes the soaring
spirit of its youth.
Asyik
Bangsawan
Dikir barat
Jikey
Thailand
Thailand is a culturally-diverse nation. The
Loy Krathnong held on the full moon of the
12th month in the traditional Thai lunar
calendar. In the Western calendar this
usually falls in November. Is a much
celebrated offering festival in the
predominantly-Buddhist of the country. The
south, represented by a fan dance Rabum
Taree Geepus has its strong link to nearby
Malaysia is chiefly Islamic in faith and
culture.
Khon
Lakhon
Ramwong
Ram Muay
Wai Khru
Indonesia
Indonesia has around 300 ethnic groups,
each with cultural differences developed
over centuries, and influenced by Indian,
Arabic, Chinese, Malay, and European
sources. Traditional Javanese, Minangkabau
and Balinese dances, for example, typify
strong contrasts of culture among the
component islands of the archipelago.
Jaipongan
Ronggeng
Barong
Randai
Singapore
Singapore is highly cosmopolitan and
diverse, a mixture of an ethnic Malay
population with a Chinese majority, as well
as Indian and Arab immigrants. There also
exist significant Eurasian and Peranakan
communities. Despite the diversity, the
various ethnic groups have strived to unite
into a harmonious nation.
Singapore is a multinational country. Though its
predominant ethnicity is Chinese, there are also other
Asian communities, especially Indians, Malays and
Indonesians.
Chinese dances are very popular in
Singapore. The Lion Dance is performed in
the New Year festivities, among other
dances performed in other cultural events.
The Malay national dance, Zapin, is
popular among Malays.
Indian Bharatnatyam and, to a lesser
extent, Kathak are taught in many Indian
dance schools in Singapore, given fact that
most Indians of Singapore are
mostly Tamil in ethnicity, among other
South Indians.
Peranakan dance blends Malay and
Chinese influences in both choreography
and clothing. Peranakan music has Malay
and Western influences.
Vietnam
The non la, the conical hat of palm leaves
has a sort of informal Vietnamese national
symbol of charm that is recognized
worldwide. It is the non la which gives
shelter to the Vietnamese ladies blushing
cheeks like a crowing bud protected from
sun, rain or rough wind.
Lantern Dance
Platter Dance
Scarf Dance
Ribbon Dance
Cambodia
The Kingdom of Cambodia is dominated by
the imposing temple of Angkor Wat and the
Mekong River and the Tonle Sap (the fresh
water lake), an important source of fish and
paddies for the growing of rice. Majority of
its population are the Khmer traditionally
represented by the checkered cloth called
the kroma. There is a considerable number
of Muslim Charms who are easily identified
by their traditional dresses resembling
those worn by the Malays.
Trot Dance
Sneak Toseay Dance
Robam Kom Araek
Robam Kngaok Pailin
Chhayam
China
Dance in China is a highly varied art form,
consisting of many modern and traditional
dance genres. The dances cover a wide
range, from folk dances to performances in
opera and ballet, and may be used in
public celebrations, rituals and ceremonies.
Dragon Dance
Lion Dance
Yangge
Er Ren Zhuan
Baishou Dance
Korea
Korean traditional dance originated in
ancient shamanistic rituals thousands of
years ago. By the time of the later Korean
kingdoms, Goryeo and Joseon, in the 2nd
millennium AD, Korean traditional dance
benefited from regular support of the royal
court, numerous academies, and even an
official ministry of the government.
Cheoyongmu
Gainjeonmokdan
Geommu
Seungjeonmu
Taepyeongmu
Japan
Japanese traditional dance has a long
history, the oldest known ones may be
among those transmitted through
the kagura tradition, or folk dances relating
to food producing activities such as
planting rice and fishing, including rain
dances.
Kabuki
Noh Mai
Bon Odori
Nihon Buy
Philippines
The Spaniards used religion as an excuse to
capture Filipinos hearts and minds, the
Americans redirected the Filipino way of
thinking through education. Because of
these, the Filipino have neglected and set
their own Malay-based culture and identify,
making the country a chiefly westernized
country in the whole of the ASEAN. The
existing folk music and dances are
evidences of such redirection.
Cariosa
Tinikling
Pandanggo sa Ilaw
Singkil
Maglalatik