Ngajat
Ngajat is popular family of dances among the Iban people in Sarawak, Malaysia. It's also popular in Brunei and West Kalimantan, Indonesia. In 2007, Ngajat was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Malaysia by Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage.
| Native name | Tanda' Ngajat |
|---|---|
| Etymology | According to the Iban Language Dictionary Second Edition, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia, the term "ngajat" comes from the verb "kajat" which means to jump. |
| Genre | Traditional |
| Instrument(s) | gongs, canang, ketebung, "engkerumung". |
| Inventor | Iban people |
| Year | 16th century |
| Origin | Sarawak, Malaysia |
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