Badansa Dance Troupe

Pinunguh Nandayun Universiti Putra Malaysia

"Pinunguh Nandayun", which means *endless hill* in the Murut language, symbolises the continuity of heritage and the spirit of the ancestors. The hill represents life, struggle, and the identity of the Murut community, who steadfastly defend their land and dignity.Murut is one of the ethnic group in Malaysia, mostly based in Sarawak, East Malaysia or famously known as Borneo

Through the symbol of the staircase and the traditional dance movements of *Alang Sinsiron*, this work unites the sacred connection between humans, nature, and ancestral spirits — expressing the strength of a people who never forget their roots