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Cerana Dance is a welcome dance or a typical welcome dance from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is performed by some female dancers who dance with a box-shaped container of betel and areca nut. The Cerana dance is one of the most famous dances on the western part of Timor Island, in the East Nusa Tenggara and Rote Islands. This dance is often displayed in various events welcome important guests or the group of tourists who are coming here. History of Cerana Dance Cerana dance was formerly a dance that is often used by the people of Kupang as a welcome dance for nobles, elders and important guests. This dance is performed as a tribute to the guests who come. In addition to Kupang, Cerana Dance is also very popular in some other areas nearby such as in Rote Ndao, North Central Timor (TTU), and also in South Central Timor (TTS). Functions And Meaning Of Cerana Dance This Cerana Dance is a traditional dance that is featured as a welcome dance for important guests. Thi...

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...

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,...

Mahambak Dance is a traditional dance from the Tribe of Bantik children in North Sulawesi Province. This dance is a dance that is mass and performed by male and female dancers. In this dance, the dancers dance with a distinctive movement and accompanied by the traditional songs of the theme of unity and also the harmony of the Tribe of Bantik people. Mahambak Dance is a traditional dance that is quite famous in North Sulawesi Province and is often displayed in some events such as traditional ceremonies, harvest highway, welcoming, celebration, and various at other cultural events. History of Mahambak Dance Historically, the people of Bantik tribe had been scattered to several regions in North Sulawesi province such as Malalayang, Molas, Ongkau, Boyong and other areas. The difficulty of communication media at the time made the meeting between them to be something very valuable. In celebrating the meeting they perform by dancing this Mahambak Dance. This dance they do together with a sen...

Padoa Dance is a traditional dance from Sabu Raijua area, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is usually done en masse both men and women, they gather and dance by forming a circular formation that became his trademark. Padoa dance is a traditional dance that has been passed down from generation to generation in the community of Sabu and still is often done until now. History of Padoa Dance Padoa dance was formerly a traditional ritual dance performed by Sabu society, which is often performed in the rainy season and every night of full moon. This dance is usually performed by all villagers, be it male or female, old or young. They will gather into a circle formation and also dance accompanied by a song containing prayers or praise to God. In addition to being used in spiritual ceremonies, this dance is also often used by young people to find a mate. Because Padoa Dance is usually will be followed by many young men and women, so it can be a means of knowing each other. Meaning...

Rudat dance is a traditional dance that is still often displayed on the island of Lombok, NTB Province. Performing Rudat Dance is very thick Islamic nuances either in terms of costumes, songs or show accompaniment. Rudat dance is usually displayed in various events such as Khitanan, Mawlid of the Prophet, Khatam Al-Quran, Isra Mi'raj memorial and also the commemoration of other Islamic holidays. The origin of Rudat Dance The history of the origin of the Rudat Dance is still unknown, but from some sources, it says that this dance originated in Turkey and has existed since the entry of Islam into Indonesia. This dance is used by the previous Ulama as a medium in the spread of Islam. Many say also that, this Rudat Dance is a development of Dhikr Saman and also Budrah. This Saman Dzikir is the art of dance with pencak silat movement and also accompanied by dhikr. While on Budrah is a song that is accompanied by the accompaniment of a set of music that is large tambourine. Rudat Dance F...

Tea Eku Dance is a traditional dance originating from Nagekeo, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This dance is played by some female dancers who dance by using a handkerchief or a small cloth as an attribute in the dance. This dance is one of the most well-known traditional dances in Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), and is often performed at various events such as traditional ceremonies, important guest shouting, and cultural events. The Origin of Tea Eku Dance History of Tea Eku Dance is still not known with certainty. But from several sources that exist, it is said that this Tea Eku Dance comes from the area Boawae, Nagekeo, Flores, NTT Province. Tea Eku dance was often performed in the traditional party there. Tea Eku Dance Name itself is taken from Tea and Eku. Tea means shakes, this can be seen from the movements of the dancers' feet that shuffle music. While the word Eku means a wave of handkerchiefs, this can be seen from the attributes used, namely the handkerchief. Tea E...