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Zapin dance

Zapin dance has long developed in many areas in Indonesia. This dance is heavily
influenced by Arab culture and is full of religious content and values. This dance shows fast foot
movements following the beat of the drum (marwas). Zapin was originally only performed by male
dancers.

Malay Traditional House

The next form of culture from the Malays is their traditional house which is divided into
several types. This type of Malay traditional house has a different shape and different functions.
Well, the types of Malay traditional houses include:

1. The Selaso Traditional House of Twin Falls
This first traditional house is often found in the Riau Province area which is often used for
association activities. In form, this house is quite large and there are levels in the house.

2. Cut Limas
The name of this traditional house is adjusted to the shape of the roof in the form of a
truncated pyramid. This house, like most other Malay houses, is shaped on stilts and made of wood.

3. Folding Awning
In contrast to the traditional limas cut house, the traditional folding kajang house is a
traditional house with a curved roof. The purpose of making a curved roof that resembles a steep
ridge is to make it easier for rainwater to fall from the roof.

4. The Siak Sultan's Shelter
The next traditional house is dubbed the Sultan Siak halfway house which functions
according to its name. This house was used by the Sultan of Siak named Sultan Syarif Kasim II as

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