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This is an ethnic dance of the farming community in Hulu Terengganu, performed to appease the spirit of the padi crop. It is traditionally held after the harvest season to convey thanks for a good harvest; and also to seek blessings for a more bountiful harvest in the next planting season. The dance movements are simple and revolved around a structure called 'balai'. The songs are sung to the accompaniment of traditional music.
A colourful umbrella is positioned in the middle of the stage and the girls dance around the umbrella, which represents the padi spirit. During the dance, farming tools are brought along such as hoe, winnowing material, farmer’s hat and others. The dance is also accompanied by singing.
Example of Tarian Balai lyrics;
Daun rengas berminyak-minyak,
Daun selasih di dalam cawan ;
Minta maaf berbanyak-banyak,
Terima kasih padanya tuan.
Anak ciak di hujung pauh,
Anak babi di bawah langsat;
Rasa nak pijak Bukit Gemuruh,
Rasa nak minum air Teresat.
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