Kataga Dance is one of the traditional dances of a kind of war dance typical of West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is usually played by male dancers using custom costume and equipped weapons such as swords and shields. Kataga dance is a quite famous traditional dance in NTT, especially in West Sumba which is where it came from. This dance is usually displayed in various traditional events, welcoming, or cultural performances. History of Kataga Dance It is said that in ancient times in Sumba there have been wars between villages or inter-tribes called the war sparring. In this duel, who wins must bring home the heads of the losing enemy as a symbol of their victory. The head is then hung in Adung court or Talora. If there is a third party who makes peace agreements on both sides, then the skull can be brought back by the enemy as a sign of peace. After this peace agreement is complete, usually the soldiers who follow the battle will demonstrate the way they fight,...
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