All fired up at Fort Cornwallis

Belitskiy dancing along with the orang asli group at the Penang state Christmas open house 2016 at Fort Cornwallis, George Town.— Photos: GEORGE CHEAH/The Star

EVERYONE’S eyes were glued to the open stage when a group of 55 orang asli put on a captivating performance in six languages at the Penang state Christmas Open House 2016.

With painted faces and wearing tribal headgear and beaded accessories, the group sang and danced to rhythmic music played by their band, which included young boys playing the cendong, a musical instrument of the Jahai tribe.