Various kinds of traditional dances of the region INDONESIA

 Various kinds of traditional dances of the region INDONESIA




In Indonesia there are various different traditional cultures for each region. One example of a diverse regional culture in Indonesia is the dance.


Dance is a body movement performed at a certain time and place as a form of association, expression of feelings, intentions and thoughts in rhythm. Almost every province has different types of dance culture.
Various kinds of Regional Dances and Explanations Pakarena Dances




Although there are many differences between dance one with other dances, each dance has its own charm and uniqueness. Precisely with the kind of traditional dance area diverse and scattered throughout the country, the nation became a country that is famous and the best wealth of dance, culture and traditional art it has.

Well among the many types of dance that almost every region has it, here we will discuss some kind of dance that has been famous in our beloved country. Among the types of dances are:

1. Bedhaya Ketawang Dance from Central Java Region



The first traditional dance is Bedhaya Ketawang. The name of this dance comes from two different syllables. Each vocabulary also contains a different meaning of "bedhaya" which means female dancers while ketawang means sky. If the two syllables are united then the meaning in question is a female dancer who comes from the palace of heaven.

Usually bedhaya ketawang dance is performed only for official events with the aim of entertaining the audience. For the history of this bedhaya ketwang dance tells about the relationship of Queen Kidul or what we usually call Nyai Roro Kidul.

Based on the belief of the local community, if there is a bedhaya Ketawang dance then Nyai Roro Kidul will come to the place where the dance is performed and come dance. In general dance bedhaya Ketawang brought by nine female dancers.

Where the nine selected is to symbolize Wali Songo. But there is also the opinion that this nine comes from the direction of the wind. The clothing yanng worn by the dancers is to wear traditional wedding dress of Java. The dancers wear large bundles (condes) on their heads.

In addition to condoms the dancers also wear other Javanese accessories such as the rafting combs, garudha mungkur, centhung, cundhuk mentul and arrived dhadha. To follow this dance even the female dancers cultivated not being menstrual circumstances.

If the dance bedhaya ketawang show is usually accompanied by music gendhing ketawang gede or can also use gamelan music.

2. Gambyong dance from Central Java Region 
 

The Gambyong Dance is a traditional dance originating from the Surakarta region. At first gambyong dance is a folk dance to enliven the suasane during the rice harvest season. But for now gambyong dance is also used for sacred events and at the same time as a tribute to the guests.

For its history, the name Gambyong is taken from one of the names of female dancers who used to be Sri Gambyong. The female dancer has a golden voice and a lithe body so that with both her talents dipilkinya, Gambyong name can quickly be famous and in demand by many people.

Until one day the name gambyong was heard in the ear of Sultan Paku Buono IV and made him invited the king to dance in the palace. In accordance with his fame, Sri Gambyong managed to make all the castle residents captivated by the dance. Not stop here, the dance was studied and developed in the palace until finally crowned sabagai typical palace dance.

For the commonly used clothing is a clad shoulder clasp yanng equipped with a scarf. As for the number of dancers is not required. Basically gambyong dance is very synonymous with green and yellow. But along with the times, color is not a fundamental thing that can not be changed although the essence of color can also be typical.

For music commonly used to accompany gambyong dance is gamelan music such as kendhang, gong and kenong.

3. Saman dance from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Region




 

At first the traditional saman dance from Aceh was a ethnic dance of Gayo tribe. Where the Gayo tribe is the oldest race on the coast of Aceh at that time. At first Saman dance aims as a medium of propaganda to spread the religion of Islam. As time passes, Saman Dance is now entertainment and more often performed to fill art festivals and even abroad.

Based on some references mention that Saman Dance was first established and developed by a scholar who came from Gayo Southeast Aceh Shaykh Saman.


4. Kecak dance from Bali


 

Kecak dance is one of the traditional dance types from Bali. Kecak dance was first created by a dancer and artist from Bali Wayan Limbak in 1930. In triggering Kecak Dance, Wayan Limbak was assisted by her intimate partner who was both an artist named Walter Spies.

He is an artist in the field of painting originating from Germany. They both have an important role in the development of Kecak Dance to be famous as it is today.

5. Piring Dance from Minangkabau Region of West Sumatra



The name of the dance dance area of ​​the Mianangkabau Dance of West Sumatra

Image via: definursyafni.blogspot.co.idTari Plate or in Minangkabau language is often referred to as Piriang Dance is one of traditional Minangkabau dance art that comes from Solok regency, West Sumatra. Dance Dance performed by using auxiliary plates as the main media.

How to play is to swing the platters with fast and regular movements. With the record plate is not out of hand. Dance This plate is one of the symbols of Minangkabau society.

6. Pakarena Fan Dance from Gowa Region of South Sulawesi


name of dance area and its meaning Dance fan of pakarena from gowa region south sulawesi
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Pakarena Fan Dance is one of the traditional dances from Gowa, South Sulawesi. Fan Dance Pakarena played by the dancers of women or men by wearing Miangkabau traditional dress. They dance with Minangkabau typical movements and use the fan as an attribute to dance.

Pakarena Fan Dance is one of the most famous traditional dances in South Sulawesi, especially in Gowa. Pakarena Fan Dance is also often played on various entertainment and customs events, even this dance is also one of the main attraction for tourism in South Sulawesi, especially in Gowa regency.
History of the Origins of Pakarena Fan Dance

According to existing history, Fan Dance Pakarena is one of the relics of Gowa Kingdom in Gowa, South Sulawesi. The Kingdom of Gowa was once triumphed centuries in the southern part of Sulawesi. So that the existing culture in the area of ​​Gowa at that time very influential on the culture of Gowa society at this time.

One of them is Pakarena Fan Dance. This name is derived from the word "because" which means "play". So that the art of dance can also be interpreted as a dance that plays a fan. Fan Dance Pakarena then passed down from generation to generation until become a tradition that until now still maintained by society around.

The historical origins of Fan Dance Pakarena is actually still not known for certain. However, based on the myth of Gowa local community, Kipas Pakarena dance begins with the story of his separation between khayangan (boting langi) and residents (lino users) in the past.

It is said that before separation, they (residents boting langi and lino) had taught how to live like a livestock, farming and hunting to the inhabitants of the earth. The teaching is given through body movements and feet or in our terms a dance. Then the movements of the body and feet are used by the lino residents as their customary rituals

7. Nandak Ganjen dance from Betawi or Jakarta

 
In general, a traditional dance will lift from the stories of legend that exist in the local community to situational events in a community life itself. Nandak Ganjena dance is one of the most famous traditional dances, the creations of Betawi people or those we know by the name of Jakarta.

The articulation of the Nandak Ganjen dance when viewed based on the name of the dance is derived from two different syllables ie Nandak in Betawi language is dancing while Ganjen is a popular term in Jakarta which means sassy or flirtatious.
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Nandak Ganjen dance for the first time was created by an artist from Betawi who is also a native Betawi son. He is Sukirman or more familiar called Bang Ntong who has been in the world since 1970 especially the art of Topeng Betawi and Gambang Kromong. In his daily life Bang Ntong is the Chairman of a Gambang Kromong Ratna Sari Music Group. Besides being the chairman of a musical arts group, Bang Ntong is also an observer of the preservation of Betawi art.

Early Bang Ntong created Nandak Ganjen Dance is the inspiration of a pantun. The synopsis of the pantun reads more or less like this: "The fruit of the durian fruit cempedak, while nandak looking for attention".

Bang Ntong continued that the Nandak Ganjen Dance he created in 2000 is a dance that tells the story of a new young girl growing up. In terms of slang and modern in Indonesia is a New Children Gede (ABG).

Where when in the process of transition of the period began to look joy of a teenager who accompanied by kecentilan. But these culminations lead to silly and funny actions that can make anyone who sees it smile on their own.


8. Serimpi dance, Local Traditional dance in Indonesia from Yogyakarta

Serimpi dance, Local Traditional dance in Indonesia from Yogyakarta
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One of Yogyakarta's most famous traditional dances is the Serimpi dance. Usually this dance is brought by four beautiful women with beautiful nan. Weakness in every movement performed by the dancers illustrates the politeness and decent manners of the surrounding community.

Based on common history known, this Serimpi dance has existed since the glory days of the Kingdom of Mataran when dipimpim by Sultan Agung. At that time the Serimpi dance is a sacred dance that is only performed on the environment of Yogyakarta Palace when there is an official state event or anniversary of the anniversary of the Sultan. So that the dancers are also the people who have been selected by the Royal family.

However, since the split of the Kingdom of Mataran into two sides namely the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Kesuni Surakarta, Serimpi Dance began to change. Although there is a change in terms of movement, this Serimpi dance still has the same core or dance meaning.