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Dayak War Dance: Papatai Insights

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.

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Dayak War Dance: Papatai Insights

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.

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PAPATAI (WAR) DANCE OF DAYAK TRIBE, BERAU, EAST KALIMANTAN PROVINCE

Papatai is kind of Tari Perang or War Dance is a traditional dance from Dayak tribe, East
Kalimantan. This dance is telling represents the heroic act of Dayak Kenyah hero that fought
against the enemy. In this dance, there is not only the art of war, but there is also theatrical art
and dance art.

In the show, dancers wear traditional clothing from Dayak kenyah East Kalimantan
Province commonly referred to as sapei sapaq. Sapei sapaq is generally black base color
decorated with beads of colored contrast. The top usually uses clothes that are shaped like a
vest, while the bottom is shaped like a loincloth called abet kaboq. This brightly colored bead
decoration according to the people of the Dayak tribe is a symbol that describes a Dayak
people's love of nature, harmony, and difference.

In this dance is also accompanied by the accompaniment of Dayak musical music like
sape. So that will make the atmosphere on this show feels more alive and also make the
audience drifted in a stunning dance performance.

Papatai Dance is often staged in the event welcoming the guests of honor or on other
cultural activities. This dance can also be found in various cultural festival events in Indonesia.
This dance is one of the dances that uphold the harmony and cultural heritage values that
should be maintained and conserved.
Equipment
 The Kelembit, a shield made of wood that is strong and light, but not easily broken, and
decorated with carvings on its front, which initially functioned as a defensive weapon. Kelembit
shields are displayed as examples of the fine art of the Dayak people in Kalimantan.
 The Dayak sword, an heirloom that is passed from generation to generation, and is considered a
sacred item containing supernatural powers. Along with the sword, a saber is also worn, tied to
the waist. It is a tool used to cut herbs and other objects, as most Dayaks spend the majority of
their lives in the forest.
 Dayak armor, which is made of bark, animal skins, and decorated metal. Often it is equipped
with "fighting clothing writings" (tattoos), thought to protect the wearer in war

Papatai dance movement


The Kancet Papatai Dance movement is dominated by agile, agile and acrobatic
movements. This dance begins with the theatrical movements of the dancers. Then there will
be a shout that provokes each other from the dancers. Then after that, there will be an
attacking movement from the two dancers. But in the middle of the attacking movement, the
dancers will rest and move around in circles. The movement illustrates they are always ready
when there is a sudden attack from the enemy.

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