Zapin Competition

FREE EVENT

Photos of the actual event held on 2nd July 2010 at 9am at Bukit Timbalan:

Zapin is a dance that is synonymous with the state of Johor. It is believed to have been introduce by Arab Muslim missionaries from the Middle East in the 14th century.

The dances are usually accompanied by a traditional music ensemble consisting of gambus, accordion, rebab, marwas (bongos), rebana (drum) and dok. There are numerous types of zapin and each type varies in movement and style of dancing.