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Hedung dance is one of the traditional dances of a kind of Adonara public war dance, East Flores, NTT Province. This dance is performed by the dancers both men and women by using clothes and weapons of war. In this dance performance, they dance with movements depicting a heroic soul of the Adonara people on the battlefield. Hedung dance is one of the traditional dances are quite famous and often displayed in various events such as the event welcoming important guests, traditional events, and cultural festivals. The Origin of Hedung Dance Historically, in ancient times in Adonara there was often a war between the tribes and between villages. Before they leave for the battlefield, they will gather to perform the Hedung Dance and a ritual to be given salvation for those who will go to war. It is also done when they come home from the battlefield, the dancers will welcome the heroes with Hedung Dance. The name hedung itself is taken from the word hedung, which can mean win. So it can be in...