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Gandrung Marsan Dance, Traditional Dance From East Java

Nine men entered the stage. One of them will advance to the front corner of the stage and sit down. this man is like applying for permission to wear the crown that is in front of him. Not long after the application for permission, the crown was then charged. He then mingled with 8 (eight) other people. The show begins. This is a traditional dance called gandrung Marsan. The dance originated from Banyuwangi, East Java Province. Historically, this dance is derived from art that developed in the year 1890. At that time, there is an art presented by a group of men aged 7-14 years. This art is accompanied by drum musical instruments and also tambourine. They perform from one village to another. One of the dancers who continue to perform the arts until he reached the age of 40 years is Marsan. The figure of Marsan is so admired. As a dancer, he is known to be very good at playing a role as a woman. Not only that. The admiration of the people of Marsan is also due to the moral message conveye...