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Caci Dance, Traditional Dance From Flores NTT

Caci Dance is one of the traditional arts of a kind of typical war dance from the Manggarai community on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province. This dance is a traditional dance performed by 2 (two) male dancers who dance and also fight each other by using a whip and a shield as a weapon. Caci dance is also one of the famous traditional art in Flores Island, NTT Province. This dance is often displayed in various events such as during the harvest season (hang woja), new year ritual (pause), as well as various other traditional ceremonies. History of Caci Dance Historically, this Caci Dance originated from a tradition of Manggarai society where men will fight each other one on one to test their courage and also their dexterity in the fight. This dance then developed into an art where there is dance movement, song, and also music accompaniment in enlivening the event. The name Caci Dance itself comes from the word ca meaning one and ci word meaning test. So this can be interpreted as...

Measles Dance, Traditional Dance From Bangka Belitung

Measles dance is a traditional dance originating from the Bangka Belitung archipelago. This dance describes the joy in the association of teenagers there. This dance will usually be performed by male dancers as well as women with expressions and movements that portray a joy. The measles dance is generally performed in occasions such as grand guests, weddings, and other events. History of Measles Dance This measles dance originally came from the Riau archipelago. Then this dance was brought and developed in Bangka Belitung by someone named Nek Campak, so this dance is better known and often called Measles Dance. In the era of Portuguese colonization, this dance experienced cultural acculturation. This cultural mix is very visible in the movements, costumes, and musical accompaniment that has a stylish impression in Europe. Nevertheless, local culture is still attached to this dance, it is seen in the costumes of male dancers, rhymes of rhymes, and also some musical instruments accompani...

Glipang Dance, Traditional Dance From Probolinggo East Java

Glipang Dance is a traditional dance from Probolinggo, East Java Province. This dance depicts the daily life of society. Glipang dance is a blend of Islamic culture and Javanese culture that is packed into a dance. This dance is also one of the famous dances in East Java Province and became the pride of the people of Probolinggo. History of Glipang Dance According to historical sources, Glipang Dance was first created by a young immigrant from Madura who lives in the village of Pendil, in Probolinggo district called Seno Truno. Seno Truno was originally a foreman of a sugarcane logger at the Dutch Colonial Sugar Factory in Probolinggo. Due to the Dutch colonial attitude that arbitrarily made Seno Truno then decided to quit his job. Then he created a dance as a form of resistance to the Dutch colonizers. At the time of this dance was first introduced, this dance was received less well from the society of Pendil, the Moslem society who obey and regard gamelan music as a thing that is pro...

Ja'i Dance, Traditional Dance From NTT

Ja'i dance is a traditional dance originating from the Ngada community in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is a traditional dance performed massively by the community there as an expression of gratitude and joy. This Ja'i dance is one of the most famous traditional dances in Flores, especially in Ngada society, and is often featured in various events such as celebrations, traditional ceremonies and also welcomes guests of honor. The Origin of Ja'i Dance This Ja'i dance is a traditional dance of Ngada tribe that is often featured in Sa'o Ngaza rite. This dance is performed as an expression of the gratitude and joy of the community. Ja'i dance is usually will be done en masse by Ngada people, the more participants who follow the dance will be more wisdom. For Ngada people, besides being used as an expression of gratitude, Ja'i Dance also has very important values of community life. Function And Meaning Of Ja'i Dance As explained earlie...

Ledo Hawu Dance, Traditional Dance From NTT

Ledo Hawu dance is a traditional dance from Sabu Raijua area, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance will usually be performed by male and female dancers in pairs. Ledo Hawu dance is one of the most famous traditional dances in East Nusa Tenggara Province, especially in Sabu area as its home region. Ledo Hawu dance is usually displayed in various events such as traditional ceremonies, welcoming and at cultural festivals. The Origin of Ledo Hawu Dancing Ledo Hawu dance is a traditional dance that comes from Sabu area, East Nusa Tenggara Province. In ancient times, this dance was only featured as part of a death ceremony for certain people such as nobles, traditional leaders, or tribal chiefs. Because it is a dance that is considered sacred, then this dance is only performed by dancers from certain tribes who have the highest position in Sabu society. Functions And Meaning Of Ledo Hawu Dance As mentioned earlier, the Ledo Hawu Dance was originally only used as part of a death ritu...

Lahbako Dance, Traditional Dance From Jember East Java

Lahbako Dance is a traditional dance originating from Jember, East Java Province, This dance depicts the life of the tobacco farmers in Jember. The dance is performed by some female dancers in a movement depicting the activities of the farmers in a tobacco field or garden. Lahbako Dance is a famous traditional art in East Java and became one of the icons of Jember city. History of Lahbako Dance Lahbako dance was created in the 1980s initiated by the Regent of Jember at the time. This dance is inspired by the daily life of Jember people who mostly are tobacco farmers. Jember region itself is one of the best tobacco producing areas and also the largest in Indonesia. In addition, Lahbako Dance is a form of appreciation for the role of women Jember to the tobacco industry there. Because most of the work on tobacco production is done by women. Thus created Lahbako Dance which describes the activities of the tobacco farmers there. The name of Lahbako Dance itself is a combination of 2 (two) ...

Katrili Dance, Traditional Dance From North Sulawesi

Katrili dance is a traditional dance of the Minahasa people in North Sulawesi Province. This dance belongs to social dance or community entertainment dance performed by male and female dancers. This Katrili dance is a traditional dance which is quite popular among the people of Minahasa tribe and is also often displayed in various events such as celebrations, weddings, welcoming and also cultural festivals. History of Katrili Dance This Katrili dance is a traditional dance blend of European culture and also Minahasa culture. So at a glance, this dance looks like a modern dance, although it has existed since ancient times. Historically, Katrili Dance has existed since the Spanish and Portuguese came to the province of North Sulawesi. At that time they came to buy the crops contained in the land of Minahasa. Due to the results they get so much, they celebrate it with a festive party and also enlivened with the dance performed in pairs between men and women. They then also often invite th...

Muang Sangkal Dance, Traditional Dance From Madura

Muang Sangkal dance is a traditional dance originating from Madura. This dance is performed for the ritual of reinforcement or distancing from danger by the Madurese. This dance is often displayed in various events such as welcoming the big guests and at other custom events. This Mangkal Sangkal dance is one of the most famous traditional dances and became one of the traditional art icons from Madura, East Java Province. History of Dance Muang Sangkal Muang Sangkal dance was created by an artist from Sumenep, Madura, East Java Province called taufikurrachman. This dance was created as a form of caring of the artists to the wealth possessed by Madura is full of work and also the uniqueness of it. In addition, it also raised the history of the life of the Sultan of Sumenep in ancient times. The name Dance Muang Sangkal itself is taken from the word Muang and Sangkal. The word Muang itself means to throw away, while the word Sangkal itself means darkness or something related to the meal o...

Nguri Dance, Traditional Dance From Sumbawa NTB

Nguri Dance is one of the traditional dances from Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB). This dance is performed by female dancers in groups. This dance illustrates the openness and hospitality of the people of Sumbawa devoted in the form of dance movements. Nguri Dance is a traditional dance that is quite famous in Indonesia, especially in the area of Sumbawa which is the area of origin. History of Nguri Dance Nguri Dance is originated from the tradition of nguri done by the people of Sumbawa in ancient times, where people give spirit to the king who is experiencing various kinds of problems or disasters through various offerings given. The tradition is a support, respect and community service to the king who leads and also creates prosperity for his own community. Inspired by the traditions of the community, one of the artists from Sumbawa named H. Mahmud Dea Batekal created a dance called Tari Nguri. This dance is packed with a meaningful movement and typical style of Sumbawa. ...

Likurai Dance, Traditional Dances From Belu Region of NTT

Likurai Dance is one of the traditional dances of war dance from Belu, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This dance is generally performed by some male dancers by using swords and female dancers by using Tihar or small kendang as an attribute in the dance. The Likurai dance is a well-known traditional dance in the Belu area of East Nusa Tenggara Province and is often featured in various events such as traditional ceremonies, important guest reception, art performances as well as cultural festivals. History of Likurai Dance Likurai dance is a traditional dance from Belu, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province. This dance was originally a dance that was often featured in welcoming the heroes who came home from the battlefield. It is said that in ancient times in Belu region there is a tradition beheaded the enemy. So that when they come home from the battlefield always brings the head of the enemy they have defeated as a symbol of his might. To celebrate this victory, the Likurai Dance is usually per...

Woleka Dance, Traditional Dance From Southwest Sumba NTT

Woleka Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is a welcome or welcome dance. Woleka dance is usually danced by some male and female dancers with a very distinctive movement. Dance is a quite famous traditional dance in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is often displayed in various events such as important guests reception, cultural festivals and art performances. The origin of Woleka Dance Woleka Dance is a traditional dance that comes from Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). The origin of Woleka Dance is still not known for certain, but according to some sources, it is said that the dance was originally shown to welcome and also accompany the important guests or a nobleman who came there. Woleka Dance Performances Woleka dance is generally played by male and female dancers. The number of dancers usually consists of 4 to 6 female dancers and 2 to 4 male dancers depending ...

Kinyah Mandau Dance, Traditional Dance From Central Kalimantan

Kinyah Mandau dance is a traditional dance originating from Central Kalimantan. This dance is a dance of the Dayak tribe featuring elements of martial arts, war art, and theatrical art. This dance is very famous and even almost all Dayak tribes in Kalimantan have this type of dance. Especially in Central Kalimantan, commonly referred to as Kinyah Mandau Dance. Kinyah Mandau Dance name is itself taken from the word kinyah which means the dance of war and using the mandau as a weapon. The Origin of Kinyah Mandau Dance Kinyah Mandau dance is originated from the tradition of the Dayak tribe of ancient times called kinyah, which is a war dance in preparation for killing and hunting the head of the enemy. In those days Dayak youths had to go the head hunting for different reasons in each sub-tribe. As a physical preparation in the hunt then do kinyah or dance this war. Almost all the Dayak sub-tribes have this war dance. Formerly this dance was performed in the village to see and also observ...

Serumpun Fan Dance, Traditional Dance From Banyuasin South Sumatra

Serumpun Fan Dance is a creations dance originated from Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera Province. This dance tells about the friendship ties among the people. Banyuasin itself is one of the districts in South Sumatra Province inhabited by many tribes and religions. This cognate Fan Dance is then created and used to unite them in joy. Dance Fan Dance Performance This Serumpun Fan Dance is usually danced by 8 (eight) dancers who are all women. As a dance creations, the number of dancers is not a standard benchmark on this dance, so it can be added or reduced to fit the small size of the stage. Dance Fan Dance Performance In accordance with the name of this dance, the fan becomes the main attribute in the staging. The dance movement of this cognate fan creations is more dominated by the agile hand movements. Motion to move position to make the formation also often occurs in the dance, it describes the excitement of the women Banyuasin at a party of the people. Fan Dance Fan Clothes Thes...