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Lalayon Dance, Traditional Dance From North Maluku

Lalayon Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from North Maluku. This dance is a social dance that contains messages of romance and love. Because this dance contains romantic and loving messages, then, this dance will usually be hosted in pairs and has beautiful movements throughout the dance round. Malay rhythmic song is also the most important element in forming a romantic atmosphere that will support the arrival of the message. Lalayon Dance Show At the show, Begins with the dancers crawling into the center of the court. Then all the dancers' eyes will look at each other between male and female dancers as if in a sense of love. Then the male dancer started to make a seductive movement in front of the female dancer. After that, a female dancer will come up with a smile of a knot in her mouth sign receiving the temptation of a male dancer. The two then circled and their bodies seemed to have a dialogue with each other. Feelings of affection and caring are deeply felt ...

Lenggo Dance, Traditional Dance From Bima NTB

Lenggo Dance is a traditional dance originating from Bima, NTB Province. This dance is divided into 2 (two) types of dance namely Lenggo Melayu Dance and Lenggo Mbojo Dance. In this Lenggo, Melayu Dance will usually be played by the male dancers, while the Lenggo Mbojo Dance will be played by the female dancers. Lenggo dance was originally a classical dance that emerged and developed in the environment of the Kingdom of Bima Kingdom and only displayed in certain events. History of Lenggo Dance As mentioned earlier, Lenggo Dance is divided into 2 (two) types of dance, namely Lenggo Melayu Dance and Lenggo Mbojo Dance. According to historical sources, the first Lenggo Dance was created by Lenggo Melayu Dance. This Malay Lenggo dance was created by a mubalig from West Sumatra, named Datuk Raja Lelo. The dance was originally created specifically for the traditional ceremony of Hanta Ua Pua held in the area of Bima. Lenggo Malay dance is performed by male dancers, so people from Bima often ...

Saronde Dance, Traditional Dances From Gorontalo

Saronde Dance is a traditional dance originating from Gorontalo Province. This dance is lifted from the traditions of the people of Gorontalo on the night of the engagement in the series of their customary marriage ceremony. This dance is generally performed by male dancers and female dancers who dance with a distinctive movement by using the cellar as an attribute in the dance. Saronde dance is one of the traditional dances that are well known by the people of Gorontalo. In addition to being part of the traditional wedding ceremony, Saronde Dance is also often featured in events such as welcoming, performing arts, and also cultural festivals. History of Saronde Dance Historically, Saronde Dance is a dance that is lifted from the tradition of a traditional marriage of Gorontalo people. In the customary tradition of the people of Gorontalo in the past, this dance has been used as a tool in Molihe Huali to visit or peek at a potential wife. Because in ancient times Gorontalo people still...

Balumpa Dance, Traditional Dance From Southeast Sulawesi

Balumpa dance is one of the traditional dances that come from Wakatobi area, Southeast Sulawesi. This dance includes the kind of social dance performed by the female dancers to greet the honored guests who come there. This Balumpa dance is one of the most famous traditional dances in Southeast Sulawesi Province, especially in Wakatobi area. This dance is often displayed in various events such as important guests reception, artistic performances, and also cultural festivals. The Origin of Balumpa Dance Balumpa dance is one of the traditional dances that come from Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi Province, especially Binongko and Buton area. It is said that this dance tells of a group of girls who are singing in the accompaniment of regional songs and also music gambus. With great joy, these girls chant and dance with joyful and sincere hearts. Balumpa dance is usually shown in welcoming the honored guests who are coming to the area there. The Meaning of Balumpa Dance As mentioned earlier, B...

Saureka Reka Dance, Traditional Dance From Maluku

Saureka Reka Dance is a traditional dance of a kind of social dance originating from Maluku Province. This dance is usually performed by young people, where the men will play gaba-gaba and the women will dance and avoid the gaba-gaba. Gaba-gaba itself is a sago tree blade that is used as an attribute or property in dancing and at the same time be music accompaniment of this dance. Saureka Reka dance is one of the traditional arts and games of the Maluku is quite popular among the public and often displayed in various events and entertainment customs. History of Saureka Reka Dance It is said that Saureka Reka Dance has existed since ancient times in Maluku, especially in the area of Central Maluku. Saureka Reka dance was formerly often done by sago farmers at the time of the harvest season arrived. This dance is performed as an expression of the joy and gratitude of the community for their harvest. In the province of Maluku in addition to rich in the spices, there are also many sago pal...

Cakalele Dance, Traditional Dance From North Maluku

Cakalele dance is one of the traditional dances of war dance originating from North Maluku Province. This dance is generally danced by male dancers, but there are also some female dancers as supporting dancers. Cakalele dance is one of the traditional dances from North Maluku which is quite famous and often displayed in various events of custom and entertainment. In addition, this dance is often displayed in various cultural events as well as tourism promotions be it regional, national, or international levels. History of Cakalele Dance According to some of the existing historical sources, this Cakalele Dance was originally derived from the tradition of the people of North Maluku. At that time this dance was performed as a war dance for the soldiers before heading to the battlefield or after the battlefield. In addition, this dance is often used as part of the tradition of traditional ceremonies there. This cakalele dance then extends to the surrounding areas, because of the influence ...

Beverage Wedang Angsle Typical East Java

Angsle or can be called wedang angsle is a typical drink from Java that resembles a compote. Traditional angsle sellers who go around the village just in the evening only, because a warm angsle suitable served at night or even when it rains. However, now many angsle sellers who sell not only at night only. This food is estimated to come from the City in east Java, namely Malang, but in other areas in Java also sell it, such as in Surabaya and also Lumajang. The ingredients for the mixed angsle include petulo, then white sticky rice, then green, pieces of bread, then pearls, pandan leaves, ginger, and fried peanuts, coconut milk, sugar, sliced fruit, and also emping belinjo. Angsle sauce was originally made using only pandan leaves, vanilla, and also coconut milk. Ginger is not included because it is thought to change the taste. but, being labeled with the name "wedang", some of the vendors eventually added ginger. Wedang angsle is one of the drink serving warm enough typical ...