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POJA BUGIS DANCE SELANGOR: HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF

BUGIS DANCE IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR

WRITTEN BY: KHAIRUL ANUAR BIN ZAINUDIN

This paper describes the history of the development of Bugis dance in the state of Selangor, known as the Poja Bugis Selangor
dance (Poja dance). The researcher is aspiring to justify the aforesaid Poja dance as the identity of the Bugis dance in Selangor.
This research is based on the analysis of tradition theory (Edward Shils, 1981), tradition creation theory (Eric Hobsbawm, 1983)
and cultural identity theory (Stuart Hall, 1990), as well as data collection through field research methods, interviews,
participatory observation, and document observation. Concurrently, research is conducted on the process of reconstruction and
re-creation of traditional dances related to the Pakurru Sumange dance from South Sulawesi, Indonesia which has been traced to
have started in Selangor as early as 1988 and has lasted until now. Through the development of creative work and the history of
the Poja dance, it is essential to obtain the accuracy of the function of dance moves that are recreated in showcasing the effects
and aesthetics of the movement. Furthermore, the findings will also relate the important patterns and factors of the relationship
between the concept of work and identity, which is seen as a contribution to the body of dance arts, especially in Selangor and
Malaysia. The motivation of this research can be seen as an effort to become an impetus to the Selangor State Government to be

proactive in observing the development and continuation of cultural values of this state, as well as to continue the ongoing
process of preservation of arts and culture in Selangor.