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Papatai: Dayak War Dance Tradition by Hanifati Diah Tantri is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Papatai dance is a traditional war dance from the Dayak tribe in East Kalimantan that depicts heroic acts in battle. Dancers wear traditional black and brightly colored costumes decorated with beads. They perform acrobatic movements accompanied by musical instruments like the sape, depicting scenes of fighting as well as theatrical elements. The Papatai dance upholds cultural heritage and is often performed at welcoming events and festivals in Indonesia.
- Author
- Hanifati Diah Tantri
- Language
- EN