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Mandau Dance is one of the dance originating from the Dayak tribe in Central Kalimantan Province. The Mandau dance displays the action of playing a traditional weapon typical of the Dayak tribe, namely Mandau. Mandau is the name of a kind of sword in Kalimantan of a unique form and a beautifully decorated sheath.

Mandau Dance Performance
In the performance of the Mandau Dance, the dancers usually show more of an attraction and beautiful dance in playing their traditional weapons, namely the Mandau and the shield. Therefore, do not be surprised if in the Mandau Dance performance there are also dangerous scenes, for example biting or swinging a sharp Mandau. This dance depicts the fighting spirit of the Dayak warriors in defending their homeland, their dignity and worth.

Mandau Dance Movements
One of the highlights of the Mandau dance is the movement of biting the weapon. In the performance, the dancers will show their expertise in biting the Mandau weapon. Apart from the biting movement, another movement of this dance is the movement of swinging a weapon. The dancers will perform a variety of acrobatic actions with ease and power.

Mandau Dance Costume
The costume worn is a leather vest with a distinctive style of traditional Dayak clothing with various kinds of accessories such as a bird-shaped head cover, necklaces, bracelets, and tattoos that color their bodies.