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Lengger Dance, Traditional Dance From Central Java

Lengger Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from Central Java. This dance is played by a man and a woman. Lengger dance is a development of the previous dance, the Tayub dance. Lengger dance is also a classical dance that has existed since ancient times until now. History of Lengger Dance Lengger Dance name itself is taken from the wordle which means boy and word ger which means a tantrum or crowded. Because of a large number of male audiences present in every show. This dance was formerly considered negative because the movement and also the scene in this dance is considered to incite lust. Also not infrequently the audience who participated in dancing while drunk. But this dance has been successfully changed by Sunan Kalijaga and then make this dance as a means of propaganda which inserted the teachings to always remember to God. So many also say that the name lengger taken from the word eleng or eling which means remember, while the word ngger means nak (the name for ...

Jonggan Dance, Traditional Dance From West Kalimantan

Jonggan Dance is a traditional art originating from West Kalimantan Province. This dance represents joy and happiness in Dayak society. Jonggan dance is derived from the culture of Dayak kanayant tribe in West Kalimantan Province. Jonggan name itself is taken from the language Dayak which means joget or dance. History of Jonggan Dancing According to some sources, this dance began to appear in the 1950s in Landak District, West Kalimantan Province. This dance was originally used as the entertainment of the Dayak tribe community at various custom events there. The movement in this dance depicts a sense of gratitude and joy of Dayak tribe people who vent in dancing. This dance is often displayed on major events such as weddings, guests reception, gala events and others. Not infrequently in this dance, the dancers will invite the audience to come dance with him. Before Jonggan Dance staged then performed a special ritual first. This ritual is called nyangahant which means to pray. This rit...

Papatai Dance, Dayak War Dance in East Kalimantan

Papatai Dance is a traditional war dance derived from Dayak tribe community in East Kalimantan Province. This dance depicts the courage of the men of the Dayak tribe at the time of war. Similar to other Dayak tribal dance arts, but in this dance, there is not only the art of war, but there is also theatrical art and dance art. In Dayak tribe society, this dance is commonly called papatay crack. Papatai Dance Show The Papatai Dance Movement is dominated by agile, agile and acrobatic movements. Movement attack each other with a nimble motion combined with beautiful dance art makes this Papatai Dance look dazzling. In the movement of this dance begins with the dance and theatrical movements of the dancers. Then proceed with the movement and also the shouts that provoke each other. Then after that came the attacking movement from both the dancers. Yet at times the motion of each other's attacks is often a movement of pause, that is when they look rested but still with horse horses and ...

Pingan Dance, Traditional Dances From West Kalimantan

Pingan Dance is a traditional dance originating from West Kalimantan. This dance is a dance of entertainment for the people. The word pingan in Dayak Mualang means a plate made of stone or from clay. As the name implies, this dance uses a plate as an attribute in dancing. This dance is originally a traditional dance that is presented to entertain the community in every traditional event such as gifts, weddings, and others. This dance is a very attractive dance, using a plate as an attribute in the dance. In every movement, it is not uncommon to invite click amazed the audiences who are seeing it. Movement in Pingan Dance is more emphasis on the attractive movement by using a dish as an attribute dance and combined with dance movement movements. Movement in Pari Dance is adapted from the traditional silat movement with a lively movement and attractive and often amazed the audience. Pingan Dance is divided into 2 (two) types of Dance Pingan inok (woman) and also Pingan Dance male (male)....

Sparkling Dance Surabaya, Traditional Dance From Surabaya East Java

Sparkling Dance Surabaya is a new creations dance depicting the identity of Surabaya city community, East Java Province. This dance is a blend of modern and traditional dances that worked very well without leaving the arts and cultural values contained in the city of Surabaya. Although this dance is a new creation dance, Sparkling Dance Surabaya has been very well known by the people of Surabaya and became one of the welcome dances for tourists or big guests who are coming there. History of Sparkling Dance Surabaya Sparkling Dance Surabaya is a dance creation created by Diaztiarni in 2007. This dance was created in order to welcome Surabaya's 714th anniversary by taking the theme of Surabaya Sparkling. From there the dance is named Sparkling Dance Surabaya, with the hope of agility and also the beauty of this dance depicts the identity and spirit of the Surabaya City community that is always shining. Sparkling Dance Surabaya is also a result of a blend of traditional elements such ...

Fun Tour at Mutun Beach Lampung

It is located in the southern part of Sumatra Island, which makes the Province of Lampung is surrounded by the sea and also the strait. Not surprisingly, if a lot of natural beach tourism that can be encountered in Lampung province. The distance is not too far from the Jakarta area that makes the beaches in Lampung this became one of the tourist alternatives crowded visited by tourists. One of them is Mutun Beach. Mutun Beach, is one of the beaches in Lampung Province that is easily reached. The location is also not far from Bandar Lampung, which is a city that has grown in Lampung province and also has a fairly complete facilities. If you stop in Bandar Lampung, can also enjoy the various games and also the beauty of the beach that is on the Beach Mutun. To be able to visit this beach, is required to travel a distance of about 25 km from the city of Bandar Lampung. On the left and right while heading to Mutun Beach, the trees are so green to be a decoration of the streets that is quit...

Seruit Typical Food Lampung

Seruit is a typical food from the province of Lampung, Indonesia, which is fried fish dishes or baked and mixed sambal terasi, then tempoyak (processed durian) or mango. This type of fish is a river fish such as beside example, baung, and also lays dll, plus fresh vegetables. As for the drink is a sherbet, made from mango juice type kwini. In food stores and also souvenirs, there are typical foods that are sambel from Lampung, lempok or (dodol), banana chips, then kemplang crackers, and sweets etc. Like people in many regions in Indonesia, people in Lampung district is a society that is very fond of gathering and also bersilaturahmi, both between families and also between neighbors. They also gather at weddings, then traditional events, or religious events. Culturally, Lampung has two indigenous peoples, namely Lampung Sai Batin and also Lampung Pepadun. Both have a habit of gathering. When gathered, it is also necessary food that can be enjoyed to together. The food is food whistle. H...