Samalai Traditional Dance
| Author(s) | Community of Manufahi Municipality |
|---|---|
| Title | Samalai Traditional Dance |
| Alternative Title | Tei samalai |
| Publication Type | Others |
| Language | tet |
| Number of Pages | 1 |
| Location | Timor-Leste |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | documentation transmission revitalization |
| ICH Genre | performing arts: dance |
| Name of the ICH Element | Tei samalai |
| Keywords | Tei samalai |
| Description | Samalai is a traditional dance originating from Letefoho, Ermera municipality. Its primary function is to cheer up and relieve the tiredness of those working hard in the construction of the sacred house. The construction of such a house requires significant effort and strength, especially for carrying raw materials like large timbers and other construction materials. |
| Book/Journal Title | Timor-Leste's traditional dance en Tebe tradisional Timor-Leste |
| Publisher | Timor-Leste National Comission for UNESCO |
| Place of Publication | Timor-Leste |
| Date of Publication | 2024 |
| Pages | 15 |
| Academic Field | Cultural study (Traditional dance) |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Community of Ermera Municipality Eraulo |
| Contributor | Timor-Leste National Commission for UNESCO |
| Active Contribution | Timor-Leste, FY 2024 |
| Data Collection Project | |