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Traditional performing arts have unique and special roles in Balinese culture. Arts such as theater and dance not only serve as entertainment only. Some of them become components and supplements of religious rituals or even positioned as a ritual event itself. This diversity makes Balinese art so rich with many variations. One of its forms can be seen in the diversity that exists in the craft Balinese mask. Balinese mask made of wood. The type of wood used in making this mask is kenanga and pule. In the process of making it, there are several stages of carving that must be till until it actually becomes a mask. In addition, the existence of a certain grip in the description of the character traits makes the mask craftsmen must have special skills. Mask became the main property in mask dance, which is the art of traditional Balinese dance. In this mask dance, each dancer's performances will come up with a special outfit and wear a mask. The mask worn by the dancers shows the charact...

Sintren is a traditional dance originating from Cirebon, West Java. Dancers in this sintren art will dance to be possessed by the spirits. This sintren dancer will faint if exposed to the money thrown in the direction of the dancer's body. With gamelan accompaniment and beautiful clothing, the dancers are usually equipped with modern accessories, such as wearing glasses and ties, so that this sintren dance becomes very exotic and also mysterious. This art is very famous for the north coast of West Java and Central Java, such as Majalengka, Jatibarang, Berebes, Indramayu, Cirebon, Pemalang, Kuningan, Banyumas, and Pekalongan. Sintren art is famous as a dance with a mystical or magical fragrance that comes from a Sulasih love story with Sulandono. The history of sintren is actually there are several versions, one of which is in the past there was a pair of lovers R Sulandono with Sulasih, they did not get the blessing of both parents R sulandono who at that time was regent of Mataram...

Huda Huda is a traditional dance originating from Simalungun Regency. This dance is performed only during the death ceremony for the elderly in Kab. Simalungun. The purpose of this dance is to entertain the family that has been abandoned and also as entertainment for the mourners. The development of this dance was originally used only by the royal family, but developed and used by the Simalungan community of various social classes. The origin of Huda Huda or this masked dance is when the only child of the royal family dies. An empress or mother of the child suffers sadness until the child is not willing to be buried. Day after day the feelings of the empress were unchanged and still gloomy. This news also reached the ears of the people in the kingdom. Society then thinks of a way to entertain the empress so as not to continue to sad. Nabon or a group of people who often talk at a meeting also created a variety of funny movements and cover his face with the beak of a hornbill and make a...

Barong Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from Bali. This dance is one of heritage dances from pre Hindu culture, besides Sangyang dance. The word barong itself comes from the word bahruang, which means bears, a mythological animal that has supernatural powers and is regarded as a protective animal. This dance uses a doll in the form of four-legged animals or early humans who have magical powers. But in reality in Bali, this barong doll is not only embodied in four-legged animals, but there are also two-legged. Barong mask making material is made of wood that comes from haunted places, such as in the cemetery, therefore Barong is a sacred and highly sanctified by Hindus in Bali. The performances of this dance are without play and always start with a show demonstration accompanied by different gamelan instruments, such as using Babarongan gamelan, Batel gamelan, and Gong Kebyar gamelan. The Development of Barong Dance At first, the Barong was only depicted on four legs, ...

Rupuh Lampuan is a traditional dance art originating from Aceh. This dance is a visualization of the life philosophy of the Acehnese people, which is to uphold the hospitality in welcoming the guests. The movement after movement in Rupuh Lampuan illustrates the procession of picking, wrapping, and also serving the betel to the respected guests, as in the custom of Aceh people who have the habit of serving the betel to their guests. Given the characteristics of the base, this dance is classified into several types of traditional dance or ceremony. History of Ranup Lampuan The word ranup or ranub in the language of Aceh does have the meaning of betel, while the word lampuan consists of two words, namely lam and puan, the word lam means in, while the word puan means a typical place of betel Aceh. This Ranup Lampuan dance was created by Yusrizal from Banda Aceh, which was more or less in 1962. Shortly after the popular Banda Aceh, this dance then developed in various other areas in Aceh. I...

Raigo is a traditional dance originating from Central Sulawesi. This dance represents a triumph in effort, excitement, and gratitude for the exhilarating harvest. It is the phrase which then becomes the movement and the expression of worship of the creator. This Raigo began to develop in the people of Central Sulawesi, especially in the Kulawi tribe. Raigo dance is found in several types of raigo mpae (raigo = dance, and also mpae = paddy) or often referred to as raego vunja, which is a traditional dance of Central Sulawesi in a series of vunja ceremonies according to the rhythm of the people who are in the spirit, desire, and also believe in the Creator. Raigo dance is not only in the form of entertainment, but the dance is not separated from the implementation of traditional ceremonies that exist in the Kulawi or Bada Valley. The poet's help in accompanying this dance contains a moral message. This dance is also part of the cultural expression that has been motivated by religious...

Balean Dadas dance is a traditional dance of Dayak tribe in Central Kalimantan. In traditional societies, there are many ways to gain happiness, health, and wealth through the cultural traditions of the local people. One of the ways in which the Dayak people of Central Kalimantan seek to bless God, one of them is to ask for healing to God by performing a dance called Balean Dadas. Dance Balean Dadas is a cultural dance to ask for healing to god for people who are sick. The Balean Dadas dancers are usually wearing customary Dayak custom clothing such as black, white, red, green, and also yellow to invoke healing to Ranying Hatala sky or God for those who are sick. It is also usually a female dukun or Balean Dadas participated in this dance. Currently, Balean Dadas dances are mostly performed during welcoming or inauguration events. It is given that with the modernity of the healing process can be done in a more scientific way. But Balean Dadas dance activity is still done by Dayak tribe...