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"Let’s dance, not fight!"
Sumirid is a traditional dance of the Dusun Liwan people from Ranau and Kundasang, districts in Sabah’s interior. It’s often performed during Medtemu (or Modtomu) Sumirid — a ritual meeting held to resolve disputes, usually between village leaders or factions.

In the past, Sumirid was also performed to send off warriors heading into battle or men going hunting — sometimes even headhunting.

The dance movements mimic the stomping of feet used to separate paddy seeds from their stalks, a process known as momirid or mongogik in the Dusun Liwan dialect.

The performance features the bungkau, a traditional mouth harp, alongside the rhythmic sounds of gong and kulintangan. The women wear head coverings called sunduk or sinurondoi, with brass belts adorning their waists.

📞 This dance is performed by Ala Panggung Artistic (+60 12-600 5688).

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