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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) ...