Mah Meri tribe dazzles Osaka Expo with sacred dance


Heritage on display: The Mah Meri tribe of Carey Island, Selangor captivated international audiences with a sacred performance of the Mayin Jo’oh dance at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. — Photo courtesy of Mah Meri Cultural Village

KUALA LUMPUR: The Mah Meri tribe of Carey Island, Selangor, captivated international audiences with a sacred performance of the Mayin Jo’oh dance at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

Mah Meri Cultural Village director Rashid Esa said the Mayin Jo’oh dance, led by Adi Guru Diaman Kisah, honours the moyang (ancestral spirits) and offers a rare, powerful glimpse into Malaysia’s Orang Asli heritage.

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