Reog Banjarharjo The Traditional Dance

Reog Banjarharjo is one of the traditional art that developed in the central region precisely in the District Brebes Banjarharjo endangered. Unlike the reog that as long as we know from Ponorogo, East Java. Featured in the show Reog Ponorogo mask lion-shaped head, known as "Singa Barong", king of the jungle, which became a symbol for Kertabumi, and above it is plugged in peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan. But reog Brebes origin, played by two masked men. Characteristic Reog Banjarharjo played by two people, one person featured as a good person, and one evil character. The good guy wearing a mask pins, and the evil Barongan. These two...

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Cakalele Maluku Traditional Dance

Cakalele Maluku is a traditional war dance used to welcome guests or in the customary celebration. Typically, this dance is performed by 30 men and women. This dance is performed in pairs with a musical accompaniment of drums, flutes, bia (a type of wind instrument). The male dancer usually wears a machete and salawaku (shield) while the female dancers use Lenso (sniffer). Male dancers wore costumes that dominated the red and yellow colors, and wearing a head penutuk aluminum inserted with white fur. Costume red underwear on the male dancer symbolizes the heroism, courage and patriotism of the people of Maluku. Swords or machetes on the right...

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Pendet Dance The Originally Dance in Bali

Pendet was originally a dance of worship which was exhibited at many temples, places of worship of Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. This dance symbolizes the welcoming of the gods fall into the natural world. Gradually, over the times, the artists transform Pendet to "welcome", but still contains elements of the sacred-religious. Creator / choreographer of modern dance form is I Wayan Rindi (? - 1967). Pendet a statement of the offerings in the form of a ceremonial dance. Unlike dances performances that require intensive training, Pendet be danced by everyone, pemangkus men and women, adults and girls. This dance is taught simply by following the...

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Barong Traditional Dance in Bali

Barong is a character in the mythology of Bali. He is the king of the spirits and symbolizes kindness. He is an enemy Rangda in Balinese mythology. Banas Pati Rajah is the spirit that accompany a child in his life. Banas Pati Rajah is believed to be the spirit that drives the Barong. As a protective spirit, Barong is often shown as a lion. Traditional dances in Bali which describes the battle between the Barong and Rangda very well known and often shown as a tourist attraction. Barong lion is one of five forms of Barong. In every part of Bali island Bali island has a protective spirit to the land and forests respectively. Each Barong from representing...

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Kecak Balinese Traditional Dance

Kecak Balinese performing arts are created in the 1930s and played mainly by men. This dance is performed by many (tens or more) male dancers who sit in rows in a circle and with a certain rhythm called "cak" and raised both arms, depicting the Ramayana as line of apes help fight Ravana. However, Kecak from sanghyang ritual, the dancers dance traditions will be in an unconscious condition [1], to communicate with God or the spirits of the ancestors and then convey their expectations to the community. The dancers sit in a circle is wearing a plaid fabric like a chessboard encircled their waists. Besides the dancers, there were other dancers who...

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Reog Sunda The Traditional Dance in Sunda Indonesia

History Reog in West Java is the name for a form of Sundanese arts. In Indonesia, reog this type was introduced nationally by BKAK Reog Group, a group of Police (formerly: Police Force). The performers are Udi Mang, Mang Diman, Mang and Mang Dudung Day. Or about the year 1967 appears bevy Reog Emen Women with the character Mr. and Mrs. Anah and possibilities in the area of ​​emerging art lainyapun reog simply not recorded clearly. Characteristic Arts reog using dogdog (drum) is played, accompanied by a funny dance and comedy by the players. Usually the messages conveyed by social and religious. Arts reog played by four people, which is a puppeteer...

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Reog Ponorogo The Traditional Dance in East Java Indonesia

Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from East Java, the northwest and Ponorogo considered Reog actual hometown. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by the figure warok and gemblak, two figures who participated appear at reog demonstrated. Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very thick with things mystical and mysticism are powerful. History There are five versions of the popular story that develops in the community about the origins Reog and Warok [1], but one of the most famous story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng Fleas, a man of the kingdom during the Bhre Kertabhumi, the last ruling King of Majapahit...

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