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Hudoq dance is part of the traditional rituals performed by the Dayak Baharu and Dayak
Modang tribes. This tradition will be carried out after each uniting or planting rice which is also
carried out to pay for the services of the ancestors who have died. They believe that during the
growing season, the spirits of their ancestors will be around them.
2. Papatai Kancet Dance
This dance is a war dance that tells the story of the Dayak Kenyah heroes while fighting
against the enemy. Because it is a war dance, the movements in this dance are very agile, agile,
and full of enthusiasm. The dancers will also be equipped with shields and armor.
3. Gantar Dance
There is also the Gantar dance which is a dance that is mostly done by the youth of the
Dayak Benuaq and Dayak Tanjung tribes in West Kutai Regency. This dance expresses joy and
friendliness in welcoming heroes from the battlefield. Now this dance is played to welcome tourists
or guests of honor

Traditional House

One form of culture in the form of objects owned by the Dayak Tribe is a traditional house.
The traditional house of the Dayak tribe is called the Betang house or the Long house which is
quite typical in Kalimantan. These traditional houses will be easier to find around the upstream of
the river, which is usually a place of settlement for the Dayak Tribe. In general, Betang houses are
built in the form of stilts with a height of three to five meters above the ground which are useful
for protection when water overflows and causes flooding. The Betang house owned by the Dayak

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