In the spirit: Students taking part in the first day of dress rehearsals for this year’s National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. — Bernama
PUTRAJAYA: Diverse traditional attire, culture and dances from various ethnic groups will be showcased by the Madani Malaysia unity contingent during this year’s National Day celebration on Aug 31.
The contingent’s chief coordinator Khairulizam Othman said 800 participants would don traditional attire complete with accessories, providing visitors with the opportunity to view these striking outfits.
He said the contingent would feature traditional performances, including those rarely seen such as the Jidur and Tetuang dances, alongside kompang performances, dragon and lion dances, Chingay parade, Urumi drumming, as well as the Bhangra and Peacock dances.
“Our contingent’s parade will commence with a display of Malay dance and attire, followed by representations from the Chinese and Indian communities, along with ethnic groups from Peninsular Malaysia, and conclude with a showcase of Sabah and Sarawak ethnic tribes.
“We will also present 10 warrior horses from the Bajau tribe,” he told Bernama after observing the first rehearsal yesterday.
Khairulizam said people were welcome to take photos with the participants at the end of the parade route at Dataran Masjid Putra.
“It’s rare for Malaysians to witness the full traditional attire of various ethnic groups in person as these are not commonly seen on regular days.
“This will be a unique experience for visitors with the traditional costumes of the Orang Asli, Sabah and Sarawak ethnic groups, the Siamese and the Baba Nyonya.“This also serves as a symbol of unity for Malaysia’s multicultural society,” he said.
