Katreji Dance is a traditional dance originating from the Maluku region. This dance is generally done in pairs between male dancers and female dancers. Katreji dance is one of the traditional dances from Maluku which is quite famous. This dance is often displayed in various custom or entertainment events such as welcoming important guests, big day celebrations, traditional weddings, and others. History of Katreji Dance This Katreji dance is a dance that has existed since the Portuguese and Dutch came to Indonesia, especially in Maluku province. In addition to searching for spices, they also bring their culture to the land of Maluku. So that European culture gradually began to influence the development of culture in the province of Maluku itself. Since then the people of Maluku began to know the European culture, one of which is this Katreji Dance. After the Portuguese and the Dutch left Indonesia. The people of Maluku still often bring Katreji Dance in their welcoming ceremony or party
It’s better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times