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Thengul Dance, Traditional Dance From Bojonegoro East Java

Thengul Dance is a traditional dance inspired by Wayang thengul from Bojonegoro, East Java Province. In this dance is usually performed dancers in groups with movements, expressions, and costumes that resemble the Thengul Puppet. Thengul dance is in addition created for the art, as well as a form of appreciation and effort in raising the art of Thengul Puppet that is currently almost drowned. History of Thengul Dance According to historical sources, this dance was created in 1991 by Joko Santoso and Ibnu Sutawa. Initially, they were asked by the Department of Education and Culture of Bojonegoro Regency to create a new creations dance that will be displayed in the cultural week of East Java province. Once so and displayed at the event, it got a very good reception by winning the best performance category. From there Thengul Dance is widely known by the public. Thengul Dance Performance Thengul dance is usually displayed by 7 (seven) female dancers in costume and also the makeup of white...

Soya-Soya Dance, Traditional Dance From North Maluku

Soya-Soya Dance is a traditional dance originating from North Maluku. Although the current Soya-Soya dance is only shown in the opening of an event or at the time of welcoming guests of honor, this Soya-soya Dance plays an important role to the people of North Maluku. In the past, this Soya-soya Dance was a dance that was featured in the welcome troops after the war. Soya-soya dance is a dance of war that was created by Sultan Baabullah as an encouragement of the troops of Ternate after the death of Sultan Khairun. Sultan Khairun was the father of Sultan Baabullah who was killed while capturing the Nostra Senora del Rosario Castle (Castle Kastela) from the Portuguese hand on February 25, 1570. At that time, Soya-soya dance was interpreted as a war of liberation dance from the hands of the Portuguese. In the Soya-soya Dance, the clothing worn by the dancers is white and combined with a connection that resembles a red, black, yellow, and also green skirt. The dancers will also use a yell...

Seudati Dance, Traditional Dance From Aceh

Seudati Dance is one of traditional dance arts originating from Aceh Province. This dance is believed to be a new form of Ratoh or Ratoih Dance, which is a dance that develops in the coastal areas of Aceh. Ratoh or Ratoih Dance will usually be staged to start the cockfighting game, as well as in various other social rituals, such as welcoming harvest and also during a full moon. After Islam came, there was an acculturation process, and resulted in Seudati Dance, as we have known today. This dance originally developed in an area called Gigieng Village, District Simpang Tiga, Pidie District, which raised by Tam Tam. Furthermore, this seudati dance also developed in Didoh Village, Mutiara Sub-district, Pidie District, under the care of Sheikh Ali Didoh. On the way, this seudati dance is quite developed in North Aceh, Pidie, and also East Aceh, and to this day can even be found throughout the Aceh region. The word seudati itself comes from Arabic, ie shahadati or shahadatain, which means i...

Dance Plate, Traditional Dance From West Sumatra

Dance plates or in the local language is Piriang Dance is a traditional dance art that comes from the Minangkabau tribe, from the city of Solok, West Sumatra. This dance uses a plate as the main instrument. Plates placed on the top of the palm are swung and twisted with quick and regular movements and with fixed plates in the adhesive state with the palm of the hand. History of Dance Plate It is widely rumored that this dance was originally a ritual of the local people's gratitude to the Gods after the harvest season. In this ritual, these plates will contain a variety of food offerings brought and presented to the Gods through an artistic gesture. After the Islamic era, dance plates are no longer used as a medium of worship, but as a mere entertainment, which is often performed in various events crowd. Movement in Dance Plate Dance plate presents a variety of motion series of the attraction of the dancers who swing the plate on the second palm of his hand to and fro in a very fast...

Rejang Dance, Traditional Dance From Bali

Dancing is one of the ways in which humans undergo a ritual of trust. For Balinese people, especially Hindus, dance is not only an artistic activity but also a part of religious ceremonies. In that case, there are two interrelated cultural elements of art and religion. Rejang dance is one of the traditional dances that contain both elements. Rejang dance was created in the 8th-14th century AD This dance is usually performed in temples, or in sanggah (sanctuary) during the ceremony, as a sense of dedication to the ancestors. This dance is performed by women during the ceremony of worship with the position of marching, circling and also holding hands. At the Pangider Buana Ceremony, the dancers will surround the offerings and also spin while following directions from Pradaksina. Rejang dancers will usually use traditional ceremonial clothes equipped with gold flowers on the head. This series is part of the meaning of devotion itself. The choreography in Rejang Dance is very simple, unlik...

Dance Radap Rahayu, Traditional Dance From South Kalimantan

Radap Rahayu dance is a classical dance from the Banjarmasin area and is sacred. This dance is a dance used in welcoming guests as a mark of respect. The word tapping itself comes from the adaptive that means together, in groups or more than one. Rahayu also has a meaning galuh wan bungas which means beautiful women. In addition, Rahayu has a meaning of happiness, pleasure, and prosperity. In the beginning, Radap Rahayu dance is a dance that has a function as repellent reinforcements and is a ritual for Banjarmasin people. Radap Rahayu Dance performed at the ceremony such as pregnancy, marriage, and also death. Dance Radap Rahayu as dance repellent reinforcement and dance to ask for safety that comes from the event where the ship Yaksa Periku contains patih Lambung Mangkurat who was coming home from the Majapahit kingdom visit. When he arrived at Muara Mantuil and would enter Barito River, the ship ran aground on the way. The boat is shaky and almost upside down. This situation made th...

Sweet Renggong Dance, Betawi Traditional Dance Jakarta

Betawi traditional dance arts, as well as other dances of the tribes in Indonesia, is a part of the system of representation as well as crystallization of the daily life of the community. If you go back to look at the dance function, then one of them is an expression or expression of feeling which then visualized in the form of motion. One type of traditional Betawi dance that has a function as an expression of feeling is Renggong Sweet Dance. This ethnic Betawi ethnic dance is the result of cross-cultural breeding, namely Renggong Manis Dance. The dance is an expression of happiness as well as a sense of togetherness of these young women is a blend of Betawi culture, Arabic, Indian, and also Classical Chinese culture. It is not surprising to see the many influences from outside cultures that enter into Betawi culture, considering the location of Jakarta Province and the presence of Sunda Kelapa port itself which is a door to Indonesia in the past. Renggong Sweet Dance is usually playe...

Losari Mask Dance, Traditional Dance From Cirebon

Cirebon in West Java is indeed a warehouse of mask dance, due to the many mask dance that comes from this area. One of the mask dance that comes from Cirebon is Babakan Losari Mask Dance or commonly called Losari Mask Dance. The dance that represents the eastern part of Cirebon has some uniqueness compared to other Cirebon mask dance because this dance has a stylistic influence from Central Java. No wonder if it happens, given the location of Lesari coinciding with Central Java. In addition, the mask dance that comes from Cirebon is basically a unity but then divided into several sequels or a bunch. Call it Mask Dance Panji, Samba, Rumyang, Tumenggung, and also Klana which if combined will describe a journey and human nature. In the style of Losari, which is preferred not a character, but the story or the play, the techniques, and the inspiration of his character. Therefore, Losari mask is also called mask lakonan. There is 9 (nine) revenge in Losari mask, namely Panji Sutrawi-Naugun, ...

Moyo Dance, Traditional Dance From Nias North Sumatra

Moyo dance is one of the traditional dances originating from Nias, North Sumatra Province. This dance is also often called the Eagles Dance because the movement is almost similar to the movement of the flying Eagle bird. Moyo dance is usually will be danced by the female dancers, and often displayed in various events such as the celebration of the big day, the reception of honorable guests, weddings, and other traditional events. The Origin of Moyo Dance Moyo dance is a traditional dance originating from Nias, North Sumatra Province. The origin of Moyo Dance is actually still not known for certain. But from some sources that exist, this Moyo dance has existed since hundreds of years ago. It is said that this Moyo Dance was previously only displayed among the noble society, which has special dancers in performing this dance. But over the times, this dance began to be known by the people below and also began to be studied, especially for girls in that era. Until now Moyo dance is still p...

Maena Dance, Traditional Dance From Nias North Sumatra

Maena Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from Nias, North Sumatra Province. This dance belongs to a kind of folk dance done in mass or together. Maena dance is usually often displayed in various events, such as welcoming guests, weddings, as well as other ceremonial Nias ceremonial event. History of Maena Dance Historically, Maena Dance is one of the traditional dances of the tribe of Nias people that have existed since time immemorial and has been passed down from generation to generation until now. Since the first dance maena is often done as part of the traditional ceremonial Nias tribe community. This custom continues and continues to be done today. Function And Meaning Of Maena Dance As explained earlier, Maena Dance is functioned as an entertainment dance or part of the ceremonial procession of the event. For the Nias community itself, maena dance certainly has a special meaning in it, one of which is the meaning of unity and togetherness. It is also seen from how...

Serampang Twelve Dance, Traditional Dances From North Sumatra

Serampang Twelve dance is a traditional dance originated from Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra Province. This dance includes a social dance performed by several male and female dancers in pairs. In addition to rich art values, this dance is also rich in meaning and also the values of life in it. Serampang Twelve Dance is one of the most famous dances in North Sumatra Province, especially in its home region in Serdang Bedagai. This dance is also known also in other Malay cultural areas such as in Riau, Jambi, and in some other areas. History of Dance Serampang Twelve Historically, the Serampang Twelve Dance was first created in the 1940s by one of the artists named Sauti. This dance was originally introduced to the public by the name of Dance Sari Island, it is adapted to the title of the song that accompanies this dance, the song "Pulau Sari". Because of the beauty of the motion and the messages contained in it, this dance began to be welcomed and enthusiastic from the communit...

Guel Dance, Traditional Dances From Aceh

Guel dance is a traditional dance derived from the Gayo community culture in Aceh Province. This dance tends to be very different from the traditional dances of Aceh mostly, especially in terms of its motion. Guel dance has a very distinctive movement and also full of meaning, even impressed magical nuances. So it is not uncommon to make the audience as if hypnotized and carried the atmosphere when watching. Guel dance is one of the most well-known traditional dances in Aceh Province, especially among the Gayo community. This dance is usually often displayed on traditional or cultural events held there. History of Guel Dance Based on the folklore that developed in Gayo society, this dance was first danced by Sangeda, the son of King Linge XIII. The story begins with a dream of Sangeda, who in the dream he meets his dead brother Bener Meria. Bener Meria gives a clue to get a white elephant to be offered to the Sultan of Aceh at that time because the daughter of the Sultan is very eager ...

Rateb Meuseukat Dance, Traditional Dance From Aceh

Rateb Meuseukat dance is a traditional dance originating from Aceh. This dance is generally danced by the female dancers with a sitting position and play a very fast hand movements as his trademark. This dance is almost similar to the Saman Dance, but the difference is the movement, the lyric of the song, the accompanist, and the dancers. Rateb Meuseukat dance is one of the most well-known traditional dances of Aceh and is often featured in various events such as traditional events, celebrations, and cultural events. History of Dance Rateb Meuseukat Historically, the movement and style of dance meuseukat were first created by the son of Teungku Abdurrahim alias Habib Seunagan (Nagan Raya). While in his poetry was created by Teungku Chik Di Kala, a scholar in Saunagan who lived in the century to XIX. At first, Rateb Meuseukat Dance is only used as a medium of da'wah that is often displayed or played by the students after the review at night. This dance originally developed in the ar...

Wutukala Dance, Traditional Moy Tribe Dance From West Papua

Wutukala Dance is a traditional dance of the Moy people in West Papua Province. This dance describes the activities of the community when fishing. Usually, in this dance is done in groups or in pairs between male dancers and female dancers. Wutukala dance is one of the traditional dances of West Papua is quite famous, especially the coastal areas of Sorong where the people of the Moy tribe live. This dance is generally displayed in various ceremonial events there. History of Wutukala Dance Wutukala dance is a traditional dance that describes the activities of the Moy people at the time of fish hunting. The Moy tribe itself is one of the tribes living in a coastal region of Sorong, West Papua Province. Formerly most of the people there are professions as a fisherman or a fish hunter. Historically, in the past, the Moy tribe community only used traditional tools of the spear as a tool in searching for fish. But along with the more difficult to find fish with the tool, they then use the p...

Magasa Dance, Traditional Dance From West Papua

Magasa Dance is a traditional dance of Arfak tribe community in West Papua Province. This dance will usually be performed en masse by male dancers and female dancers. They will dance by hand in hand and form long lines like snakes, so many call this dance with Snake Dance. Magasa Dance is one of the most famous traditional dances in West Papua, especially among Arfak tribe people. This dance is usually displayed in various events that are custom, entertainment, or cultural. History of Magasa Dance It is said that Magasa Dance has existed since time immemorial. This dance is one of the traditional traditions of the Arfak tribe community. Arfak tribe itself is a native tribe who has long inhabited the Arfak Mountains region in Manokwari, West Papua Province. This dance used to celebrate the victory or success in doing something. In addition, Magasa Dance is often displayed in welcoming the honored guests who are coming there. This dance is done for the expression of gratitude and communi...

Lenso Dance, Traditional Dance From Maluku

Lenso dance is a traditional dance from the Maluku region. Lenso dance is a dance performed only by female dancers using a handkerchief or scarf as a characteristic and attributes in the dance. This dance is one of the traditional dances from Maluku which is quite famous and often displayed in various events that are custom, entertainment, or cultural arts performances. History of Lenso Dance Historically, Lenso Dance has existed since the Portuguese came to the Province of Maluku. It is said that this dance was once a dance that comes from the Portuguese, and then developed and adapted to the culture of the local community there. After the Portuguese left the Moluccas, this dance was still danced by the people there, until it became a tradition and developed as it is today. Lenso's own word comes from the local language which means the handkerchief. Because in Lenso Dance the dancers will use handkerchiefs as an attribute in the dance, so many calls this dance Lenso Dance. Lenso d...

Katreji Dance, Traditional Dance From Maluku

Katreji Dance is a traditional dance originating from the Maluku region. This dance is generally done in pairs between male dancers and female dancers. Katreji dance is one of the traditional dances from Maluku which is quite famous. This dance is often displayed in various custom or entertainment events such as welcoming important guests, big day celebrations, traditional weddings, and others. History of Katreji Dance This Katreji dance is a dance that has existed since the Portuguese and Dutch came to Indonesia, especially in Maluku province. In addition to searching for spices, they also bring their culture to the land of Maluku. So that European culture gradually began to influence the development of culture in the province of Maluku itself. Since then the people of Maluku began to know the European culture, one of which is this Katreji Dance. After the Portuguese and the Dutch left Indonesia. The people of Maluku still often bring Katreji Dance in their welcoming ceremony or party...

Tide Tide Dance, Traditional Dance From North Maluku

Tide Tide Dance is a traditional dance originating from North Halmahera, North Maluku Province. This dance is usually danced in pairs by male and female dancers at a particular event. Tide Tide dance is one of the traditional social dances from North Maluku which is quite famous, especially in North Halmahera region. This dance is generally displayed in various events that are both custom and entertainment such as traditional weddings, custom parties and so forth. History of Tide Tide Dance Historically, the Tide Tide Dance was formerly a societal dance performed by young men in North Halmahera. This dance is usually displayed during custom parties or other entertainment events. Then this habit continues to become a tradition and still preserved to this day. Functions And Meaning Of Tide Tide Dance Tide Tide Dance is usually will be displayed as part of an event and enabled in enliven the event. For the people there, this dance is interpreted as a familiar social language. In addition,...

Tour To Beach Caroline Padang

  The potential of the existing beaches in West Sumatra province will never recede to arouse the desire of the tourists. One of the causes is the number of modernizations in various directions, so beach tourism makes a very pleasant natural object. There is a beautiful beach located in Padang West Sumatra, namely Caroline Beach. This Caroline Beach has its own charisma. White sand on the beach Padang is increasingly very complete with the green trees that line the beach. The majority of these trees are sloping coconut trees. If a visit in the sunny weather, the ripple of this wave will call out the soul of adventure to feel the buoyant sea water. The beach in West Sumatra is also a heaven for the tourists who like to surving. The waves are very challenging to conquer. Not only that, fishing or just playing soccer with friends will also be a fun activity, which can be done at this Beach Caroline. Caroline Beach is also saving a lot of panorama of natural wealth under the sea, a vari...

Aia Kawa, Typical Minangkabau Drinks

Aia Kawa or also Kawa Daun is a drink made from coffee leaves that are brewed with hot water, like a tea. The history of Kawa Daun began in the Dutch era. Exactly when there is a forced cultivation activity. At that time, residents in West Sumatra were prohibited from enjoying or processing coffee beans for consumption in private. Although forced to plant it for Dutch trading interests. To meet the desire to drink coffee, then made coffee leaves this as a substitute for coffee beans are still believed to contain caffeine substances. Starting from the selection of coffee leaves and then dried in a way that is roasted for approximately 12 hours. Coffee leaves that have finished roasted then it is brewed like a tea. At the time of drinking, coffee leaves mixed with cold water and then watered with hot water. For those who want a sweet taste, sugar can be added. Kawa Daun will be more feels very delicious to drink if accompanied by snacks fried or other small snacks. When the presentation,...

Delicious Food Palai Rinuak Typical Ranah Minang West Sumatra

Rinuak is a type of fish with a mini size, about the shape of anchovy terrain that is known to many people. But this rinuak slightly different slightly because of this rinuak fish only in Maninjau lake in West Sumatra. Rinuak is a typical fish from Maninjau Lake, and will not find this fish in other areas. Maninjau lake which is one of the tourist assets in West Sumatra is indeed saved very many advantages, one of which is rinuak that can be made into various foods and also cuisine. People around the lot who work as fishermen in the lake maninjau, and also rinuak become one of the targets for the catch of the masters. The rinuak that have been captured and also sold to surrounding markets on the lake have usually been valued quite expensive, especially sold to tourists who come. This is very natural course, because the fish rinuak will not be taken out of Maninjau with a long time, unlike rendang or also other fish. Rinuak fish will die when captured, unlike most common fish, can still...

Food Sate Typical Padang West Sumatra

Sate Padang is the name for three types of satay variant in West Sumatra, namely Sate Padang, Sate Padang Panjang and also Sate Pariaman. Sate Padang uses beef, tongue, and also jerohan or (heart, intestines, and veteran) in the presence of thick peanut sauce that (similar to porridge) plus more chili so much that it is quite spicy. Sate Padang Panjang is distinguished by the presence of its satay which has a yellow color while for Pariaman satay this red sauce. The taste for both types of satay is also of course different. As for Padang satay, it has a variety of flavors of the two types of variants of this satay above. Fresh meat is put into a large drum that contains water and also boiled twice to soft and use drums and also different water. This meat is sliced and also smeared with spices and herbs. Meanwhile, this stew water is used as broth sauce, ingredients to make sate sauce. Then broth sauce should be mixed with 19 kinds of spices and also spices that have been mashed like (o...