Langi julang is one of the ritual dances of the Bidayuh tribe. It marks the end of the harvest festival. The dance is led by a shaman with two other warriors. The shaman will be accompanied by his ceremonial sword while the warriors, each will carry a jerok (spear) and a pinangin (shield).
The dance is performed for various reason, but the real intention is to show a great appreciation to tampa (god) for giving them a good harvest and health. Besides that, it is performed to please the muat mindu (bad spirits) who may jeopardize or disturb the village and its people. Apart from that, it is performed as a mean to help loss souls of people and padi to find their way back.
Traditionally, this dance was also performed during the election of a new chief so that he would be a good ruler. Besides that, it was also to thanks to tampa and ask for blessing.
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