Guel dance is a traditional dance derived from the Gayo community culture in Aceh Province. This dance tends to be very different from the traditional dances of Aceh mostly, especially in terms of its motion. Guel dance has a very distinctive movement and also full of meaning, even impressed magical nuances. So it is not uncommon to make the audience as if hypnotized and carried the atmosphere when watching. Guel dance is one of the most well-known traditional dances in Aceh Province, especially among the Gayo community. This dance is usually often displayed on traditional or cultural events held there. History of Guel Dance Based on the folklore that developed in Gayo society, this dance was first danced by Sangeda, the son of King Linge XIII. The story begins with a dream of Sangeda, who in the dream he meets his dead brother Bener Meria. Bener Meria gives a clue to get a white elephant to be offered to the Sultan of Aceh at that time because the daughter of the Sultan is very eager
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