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Umbrella Dance, Traditional Dance From West Sumatra

Umbrella Dance is a traditional dance originating from West Sumatra. This dance brings up a story about the love affair among young people. This umbrella becomes an important attribute in this dance, which is a symbol of the union of the purpose of two beings that lead to the happiness of love. Until now, this Umbrella Dance is still sustainable in the middle of the Minangkabau community, has even developed with new variations. This umbrella dance is usually performed by even-numbered dancers, where they will pair up between men and women. The male dancers will come to their respective spouses carrying an expanded umbrella, which has the meaning that he is ready to carry and also protect the Woman in the direction of the joy of the household. Meanwhile, the Woman with her scarf will greet the Man in response, that with the man he is ready to wade through the streets of their love. In harmony with the theme of the story, choreography in umbrella dance explores the interaction between ma...

Crown of Minang Bride

Suntiang is a headdress for the bride in Minangkabau or West Sumatra. The large ornate or silver-colored ornaments, making a cultural wedding in the Minangkabau are different from other cultures in Indonesia. Minangkabau tribe women should be proud of the culture of Minangkabau tribe, especially on the matter of bridal clothes. hereditary, Minangkabau bridal dress is very distinctive, especially for the women, that is besides the traditional clothes and long clothes kurung sarong balapak, not behind also edit. As for the head decoration is also a variety of shapes. At present, headdress or "Suntiang Kambang" origin from Padang Pariaman is commonly used for use in West Sumatra. In fact, there are many forms of decoration headed, there is also a form of Banana Saparak from Solok Salayo, Edit Pinang Bararak from Koto nan Godang Payakumbuh, Edit Mangkuto from Sungayang, Edit Kipeh from Kurai Limo Jorong, Suntiang Sariantan from Padang Panjang, Suntiang Matua Palambaian, etc. Sunt...

Betawi Mask Dance, Traditional Dance From Jakarta

Betawi Mask Dance is one of the traditional dances of Betawi people in Jakarta who wear the mask as their trademark. Betawi Mask Dance is a blend of music, dance, and singing. Like a theater or opera show, dancers dance to the accompaniment of music and singing. Betawi Mask Dance is more theatrical and also communicative through the movement. History of Betawi Mask Dance Betawi Mask Dance was originally staged around by the artists. They are usually invited as performers such as entertainment at weddings, circumcision, and others. According to the beliefs of Betawi people, this dance can keep away from the catastrophe. But along with the changing times, the trust began to fade and then make this dance as a means of entertainment only. However, although the trust began to disappear, this dance is still held to enliven the party or traditional event. Betawi Mask Dance Performance In the show, this dance begins with a song accompanied by the accompaniment music. After that the dancers out...

Splendor of Minangkabau Traditional House

Rumah Gadang or can be called Rumah Gadang is the name for a traditional house of Minangkabau tribe which is a traditional house and also many encountered in the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Rumah Gadang is also called by another name by the local Minangkabau community with the name Bagonjong House or also there is also called by the name House Baanjuang. Houses with this model are very common in Negeri Sembilan, Negara Malaysia. But not all areas in Minangkabau or (darek) are allowed to establish this traditional house, only in this region that already has a status that is as Nagari alone Rumah Gadang can be established by the owner. Likewise in the area called the rantau, Minangkabau traditional house was also formerly no one founded by the Minangkabau tribal migrants. Rumah Gadang is a place to live together, and also has its own provisions. The number of available rooms depends on the number of women who have lived in them. Every woman in that family who has a husband has a...

Jaranan Dance, Traditional Dance From East Java

Jaranan dance is a traditional dance performed by the dancers by riding a mock horse made of woven bamboo. In addition to the rich value of art and culture, this dance is also very thick to the impression of magical nuances and spiritual values. Jaranan Dance is a very famous traditional art in East Java Province. In some areas of East Java province, this jaranan art is still alive and preserved. One of them is in Kediri Regency which makes this dance as a traditional dance typical there. History of Jaranan Dance The history of this Jaranan Dance has several versions of different stories. According to one of the growing legend stories among the people, this dance tells about a marriage between Klono Sewandono and Dewi Songgo Sky. And the dancers rode on this Jaranan Dance describes the troupe of soldiers who accompanied the boyongan from Dewi Songgo Sky and Klono Sewandono from Kediri to wangker. This dance is a legacy of ancestors that still exist and develop to this day. Jaranan Danc...

The spiciness of Sambal Balado Minangkabau

Balado is a typical cooking technique from Minangkabau that is by sauté chili milled with various spices, usually can onion, then garlic, and also lime. In contrast to other chili sauce which only uses chili milled as a companion of food by dyed, but Balado is served by re-cooked with various types of dishes such as jerky, , and also tempe goreng. The action of adding chili and spices is believed to make food more durable. The common and commonly used chili is red curly pink, although, in reality, this Balado dish with green chili is also no less popular. Actually, the use of the word Balado itself is used after the noun, ie, For example, Balado Fish can Fish + Chilli, Balado Gulai, then Saur Bayam Balado, and Dendeng Balado. But not Balado jerky or Balado Fish. The use of this word Balado before the noun is a misuse of the language and thus eliminates the real meaning in the original Minangkabau language (language). The way to make this Balado sauce does not take much time and is very...

Gawi Dance, Traditional Dances From Ende NTT

Gawi Dance is one of the traditional dances of Ende, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is a traditional dance of the Ende Lio tribe community as an expression of gratitude for all the blessings and graces that God has given them. In the show, Gawi Dance is done in mass by way of the hand grip and form a formation like a circle that is characteristic of this dance. Gawi Dance is often performed in ceremonies such as at the time of harvest, the construction of traditional houses, the appointment of tribal chiefs and other traditional ceremonies. The Origin of Gawi Dance This Gawi Dance is one of the oldest Ende Lio dances and has existed since ancient times. According to existing historical sources, this Gawi Dance has always been featured in traditional ceremonies or rituals of the Ende Lio community. This Gawi Dance will usually be shown at the end of the event as a cover and is an expression of gratitude for the blessings and graces that God has given them. The nam...