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Beskalan Dance, Traditional Dance From Malang East Java

Beskalan Dance is a traditional dance originating from Malang, East Java Province. This dance is usually performed at the reception of the big guests who are coming there. In addition to being a welcome dance, this dance is also often performed during Ludruk's performance as an opening dance after Remo Dance. Beskalan dance is a famous traditional dance in Malang. History of Beskalan Dance According to historical sources, this Beskalan Dance was originally a ritual dance performed by the people of Malang in ancient times when it will open the land or build a building. At the time of starting the excavation of the land, usually, will be held ritual planting Tumbal often referred to as cok will or offerings. The sacrifice used is usually the buffalo head. This sacrifice is the alms of the earth that must be done to avoid the distress and land that was opened was given fertility. At the time the ritual event takes place, will usually be accompanied by performances of Beskalan Dance. T...

Bondan Dance, Traditional Dance From Central Java

Bondan dance is a traditional dance originating from Surakarta, Central Java. This dance is one of the traditional dances depicting the affection of a mother to her child. Characteristics of this Bondan Dance is a property used, namely paper umbrellas, kendil and baby dolls held by dancers. History of Bondan Dance According to some historical sources that exist, Bondan Dance is a dance that must be played by the village flowers in showing their identity. With this Bondan Dance, it will look how they later on as a mother and take care of their children. So as a woman not only beautiful but also must be caring, giving love and also protect her child. Bondan Dance has 3 types of dances namely Bondan Cindogo Dance, Bondan Mardisiwi Dance and also Bondan Dance Mountains or Bondan Tani Dance. Each type of Bondan Dance has its own distinctive features, among them is the story in the dance, the property used, and the costumes used. But still not leaving the original features of the dance depic...

Boran Dance, Traditional Dances From Lamongan East Java

Boran Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from Lamongan, East Java. The dance represents the life of boran rice sellers selling their wares and interacting with buyers. Boran dance is rich in the value of art and culture, but also there are many philosophical values in it. This dance is a very famous traditional dance in Lamongan and also became one of the typical dances there. History of Boran Dance Boran Dance is inspired by the sellers of rice boran, which is a traditional food typical of Lamongan, East Java Province. In ancient times the sellers of this boran rice in hawking their wares by using Wakul or a container of rice made of bamboo placed on top of their heads to carry it. In peddling their rice boran they walk and offer their wares to everyone they meet. Under the heat of the sun and also the rigors of life they struggle in search of fortune. From their struggle that inspired the artists in Lamongan to create a dance called Tari Boran this. The beauty of Bora...

Gantar Dance, Traditional Dances From East Kalimantan

Gantar Dance is one of the dances of young people who come from Dayak Benuaq tribe and Dayak Tanjung tribe in East Kalimantan. In this dance the dancers use a short bamboo stick and as a dancing property. This dance depicts the expression of the dancers' excitement as well as the friendliness of the Dayak community in welcoming the guests. This dance is often functioned for welcoming the guests or the tourists who attended the traditional event in East Kalimantan. The origin of this Gantar Dance is still not known for certain. But many versions that tell the origin of this Gantar Dance. some say that this dance was formerly performed during the Dayak rice planting ceremony. Long sticks used in dancing serve to punch the ground. While the short bamboo is used to sprinkle the seeds in the hole. In this Gantar Dance, the dancers also stamped their feet. The movement illustrates how to close the hole that the seed has sown. The dancers with joyful dancing in the hope that their harvest...

Hegong Dance, Traditional Dances From Maumere NTT

Hegong Dance is a traditional dance from Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is usually played in groups by male and female dancers in traditional dress and accompanied by Gong Waning music. Hegong Dance is a traditional dance that is quite famous and often displayed in various events such as traditional events, welcoming guests important, local art and various other events. The Origin of Hegong Dance Hegong Dance is a dance of the greatness of the Maumere community in Sikka District, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). The history of Hegong Dance is still not known for certain, but according to some sources say that this dance was originally a traditional dance and often displayed in traditional ceremonies Maumere community. In addition, this dance is used as a welcome dance of the important guests who are coming there. Hegong Dance Performance Hegong dance is generally played by approximately 6 to 10 dancers, whether male dancers or female dancers and one per...

Gong Dance, Traditional Dance of Dayak Tribe in East Kalimantan

Gong Dance is a traditional dance of the Dayak tribe in East Kalimantan province that uses gongs as a medium in dancing. This dance is played by a girl who dances on the gong with full grace Gong Dance Name itself is taken from musical instrument gong used in dancing. Gong Dance is often called by the name of dance Kancet Ledo by Dayak people there. The movement in this Gong Dance depicts the softness of a girl visible from the movement of her body and her gentle hands. The movement in this dance is not so much, as is the case with other East Kalimantan dances, and even many repetitive movements. But the highlight in this dance is the tenderness of the dancers in moving and dancing. Movement in this dance is more focused hand movement when waving, body movement, and movement of the foot when stepping and resting on the gong. All these movements are played with great tenderness. This dance does look simple, but flexibility and balance are needed in this dance. In the show, the dancers a...

Ketuk Tilu Dance, Traditional Dance From West Java

Ketuk Tilu Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from West Java. This dance is an entertainment dance or social dance. Ketuk Tilu Dance is often displayed at events such as weddings, event endings, and other events. Tap Tilu Dance is also a forerunner of the Jaipong Dance is very famous in West Java Province. Dance History Ketuk Tilu Historically, Tilu Tilu Dance was formerly a dance of traditional ceremony in welcoming rice harvest as an expression of gratitude to Dewi Sridewi, the goddess of rice in the belief of the Sundanese people. In ancient times, the ceremony was performed during the night, by parading a girl to a vast area accompanied by sounds. But with the development of the times, dance ketuk tilu is a social dance and entertainment for the community. Name ketuk tilu itself is taken from the musical instrument accompaniment which is called the bonang that issued 3 sounds are the rhythm of rebab, kendang indung and also kulanter. Dance Performance Ketuk Tilu Mov...