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Brunei is a southeast Asian country located onBorneo between the states ofSabah andSarawak which are part ofMalaysia. There is a wide array of native folk music, and dance. Brunei shares some Cultural perspectives and links with the countries of Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The strong Islamic influence means that dance performances and music are somewhat restricted.
Adai-adai is a group work song sung by fisherpeople while they fished. Another folk dance is theBenari, or Joget Baju Putih, performed during numerous festivals. It is usually performed by three men and three women.
Aduk-Aduk is a ceremonial dance performing by theKedayan children before birthdays, especially at the end of theharvest season. Dancers wear traditional warrior's attire, intengkolok, red belt and black clothing, and dance to the beat ofsilat, a Malaymartial art.[1] This dance is accompanied bypercussion instruments, includingdrums andcoconut shells.[2]
TheMalay population are known for theJipin or Zapin dance, performed by six men and women, accompanied by instruments that include thegambus dan biola,dombak andrebana.Gongs like theKulintangan (a set of small gongs),duck gongs and other styles are played. Malay folk music is played by accomplished musicians at special feasts and celebrations. Responsive singing is sometimes performed at weddings, with the guests joining in.[3] The song "Alus Jua Dindang" is also an important part of Bruneianwedding music; in it, the groom (who, in a traditional wedding does not know the bride beforehand), flatters and declares his devotion to his new wife.[4]
The Brunei Music Society has been organising concerts of mainlyWestern classical music since its founding in 1972. These concerts are usually held at the Orchid Garden Hotel in BSB.
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