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Huda Huda, Traditional Dances From North Sumatra

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, Traditional Dance From Bali

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,

Dance Ranup Lampuan, Traditional Dance From Aceh

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 Dance, Traditional Dance From Central Sulawesi

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
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