Magunatip, a photo from Kedah, West

Photographer's Note

Hello friends in TE.

This is an East Malaysian dance that is very strongly influenced by the Philippines.

The dance involves jumping steps and the dance is a display of the skill of the dancers that maneuver their feet in and out so as not to get their feet trapped by the bamboo. The 2 bamboo poles are usually approximately 6 feet long and are held by 2 dancers that beat them together and over a shorter length of wood or bamboo creating an interesting rhythm.

Sometimes there are even 4 poles that are held by 4 dancers. The tempo can be increased to further display the skill of the dancers.

Among the musical instruments used are the gong and bamboo. Both are percussion instruments that provide the rhythm for the performance.

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Miguel82 (7717) 2012-05-01 6:17

Hello Jusni
A superb document I didn't know this dance
fine colors and excellent sharp picture
The pov is interesting
have a nice day

jmdias (45776) 2012-05-01 6:18

jusni

if I understood this image I guess they are preparing the things to dance.
nice light and details, sharpness is perfect and we can enjoy the clothes. good expression of the concentration of that girl ahead.

hugs

jorge

wolf38 (28146) 2012-05-01 6:59

Hello June. A beautiful and lively photo. Everything is authentic and realistic. The colorful clothing of the dancers like it very much. Instructive text. Well realized. Rgds, Wolfgang.

pajaran (36179) 2012-05-01 10:47

Pozdrav.
Dobar tekst o trenutku ...
Dobar trenutak snimka izvodjaca u narodnoj nosnji, ostrina, kontrast i prikaz lepim bojama.
Nadam se da ste uvili u muzici i plesu.
Kod nas se danas slavi 1. Maj, medjunarodni praznik rada.
Imajte mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Greetings.
Good point about the text ...
Good time recording artist in folk costumes, sharpness, contrast and display of beautiful colors.
I hope you uvili in music and dance.
With us today celebrates first May, International Workers' Day.
Have a peaceful night, all the best.
Paja.

mohammad_H (6576) 2012-05-01 11:06

salam
نمایش موفق و جالب از اداب و رسوم مردم مالزی.
رقص های سنتی همیشه دارای معنا و مفهوم خاصی هستند.
شما با این تصویر و نت که نوشتید.توانستید اطلاعات جامعی را به بیننده تفهیم نمایید
.شب خوبی داشته باشید
hi jusni
View successful and interesting customs of people in Malaysia.
Traditional dances are always a special meaning. You with this image and write the notes.
Able to give comprehensive information to understand your audience.
Have a nice evening

lousat (57594) 2012-05-01 11:29

Hi Jusni,a pic that seems come from the Takero gallery,out japanese friend...eeheheh..beautiful moment and great capture in a difficult light,very interesting colorfull scene,i like it! Have a good night and thanks,Luciano

siamesa (27449) 2012-05-02 15:39

Boa noite Jusni

Marvelous clothes of the dancers. Perfect capture of the moment. Very well done.TFS
Abraços
maria

abmdsudi (26151) 2012-05-03 0:55

Salam Jusni
A great example of decisive moment, a second earlier or a second later might give a different unfavourable result. Spot on crop with main dancers strategically located filling much of the frame, a high action shot well frozen with hint of motion effect well rendered as they make a spectacular display of colors and movements. Their energy is intense and the look of concentration on the faces really make the shot and thanks to your fill in flash without much harshness. I also feel that this has given more detail to the costumes and looks pleasant to the eyes. Great atmosphere, Well taken shot, Congrats, TFS
Salam

jlbrthnn (79773) 2012-05-08 3:30

Hello Jusni,
I love the elegance and delicacy of the composition. Attitudes are interesting. The light, colors and sharpness are excellent. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Angshu (51174) 2012-05-10 22:33

Hello Jusni
You picture is all what TE is about! You show us culture of your country, an interesting dance being practised here. I saw a similar dance in Thailand as well...perhaps would have emanaed & spread from Philippines. Your note adds value to the picture!
Best Regards
Angshu

Didi (48882) 2012-05-23 2:56

Hi Jusni
Interesting local scene.
The young ones look pretty.
Best regards