| Description |
The Ceracap Inai Dance is a court dance originating from the Palace of the Sultan of Malacca. Beginning from the retreat of the Sultan of Malacca when attacked by the Portuguese and Dutch armies, the Sultan and his entourage retreated via Muar River which, at that time, was the land boundary of the reign of the state of Malacca with the state of Johor, and then was enthroned near the settlement at the bank of Muar River. This dance has elements of Indian influences and performed at the palace by palace maidens in front of the sultan and state dignitaries at merriment events. Hence, this dance has a “homage” segment that is paying respect before it starts to be performed. The lighting of fire in this dance too means to ‘brighten’ and ‘brings happiness’. |
