Cerana Dance is a welcome dance or a typical welcome dance from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is performed by some female dancers who dance with a box-shaped container of betel and areca nut. The Cerana dance is one of the most famous dances on the western part of Timor Island, in the East Nusa Tenggara and Rote Islands. This dance is often displayed in various events welcome important guests or the group of tourists who are coming here. History of Cerana Dance Cerana dance was formerly a dance that is often used by the people of Kupang as a welcome dance for nobles, elders and important guests. This dance is performed as a tribute to the guests who come. In addition to Kupang, Cerana Dance is also very popular in some other areas nearby such as in Rote Ndao, North Central Timor (TTU), and also in South Central Timor (TTS). Functions And Meaning Of Cerana Dance This Cerana Dance is a traditional dance that is featured as a welcome dance for important guests. Thi
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