Branyo

Branyo

The Branyo is a form of dance from Malaysia, being a hybrid between the Malay ronggeng and Portuguese folk dance Coridinho. It is danced at most Eurasian functions in Malaysia and Singapore.

ee also

*Music of Malaysia

External links

* [http://www.dancemalaysia.com/Dance/Traditional/Other_Dances/Portuguese_Dance/portuguese_dance.htm Branyo Portuguese Dance]

References

* Gateway to Eurasian Culture


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