It was a day of festivity at the Craft Exotica 2011 in Sandakan

The Cocos Community showcased their Dansa and Melenggok Dance at Sandakan on May 5, 2011 on the occasion of the Craft Exotica 2011 Opening Ceremony. The group from Kg Balung Cocos, Tawau made the performance made possible by the Malaysian Historical Society Sabah Branch and the Sabah Muzium who provided the necessary funding. A job well done!

Muzium Warisan Sandakan To Showcase the Cocos Community Craft

The Dansa performance is scheduled on May 5-6, 2011 at the Muzium Warisan Sandakan. This year's theme of the Sabah Fest 2011 is Exotica Ethnik Craft. The Cocos Community is showcasing its Dance as well as the way to do the head gear called Setangan Tanduk and their national dress, Baskat.

However the Storytelling Session on the Community is scheduled in Kota Kinabalu on May 12 at 10 am at the Sabah Arts Gallery of the Sabah Muzium.

It is free and you are most welcomed to attend.

Cocos Islander Community at Sabah Fest 2011

If you want to watch more of the Cocos Islander Community, particularly their dance called 'Dansa' and 'Melenggok' they are available at the Sabah Fest 2011 in May 18-21, 2011 at the capital city of Kota Kinabalu.

Come celebrate with the Community.

There is also a Story Telling session during that time. You will be able to know more about them at the Story Telling. WELCOME!

Time To Enjoy

The ladies doing the Dansa dance
Does the costume look familiar?
It does look like the Spanish costume.