Kwijau are animist practicing the ancient belief system called Momolianism . They are known for performing the "Magunatip", an east Malaysian dance very strongly influenced by the Philippine tinikling .Performed by the young men and women, the dance involves jumping steps that manoeuvre the dancer's feet in and out, so as not to get their feet trapped by 2 moving bamboo poles that are held by another pair of dancers, who beat the poles together and over a shorter length of wood or bamboo, creating an interesting rhythm. Kwijau The Kwijau or Kuijau are an indigenous ethnic group residing in Sabah,
Dance in Kiribati Dance in Kiribati Dance in Kiribati includes various styles unique to the island nation. The uniqueness of Kiribati dance when compared with other forms of Pacific island dance is its emphasis on the outstretched arms of the dancer and the sudden birdlike movement of the head. The Frigate bird ("Fregata minor") on the Kiribati flag refers to this bird-like style of Kiribati dancing. Most dances are in the standing or sitting position with movement limited and staggered. In 1963 Gerd Koch filmed on Tabiteuea traditional dances and songs of the "ruoia" series: the "kawawa", the introductory song and dance; the