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Tari Topeng Cirebon, The Ethnic Mask Dance

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Cirebon Mask Dance Tari Topeng Cirebon or Cirebon Mask Dance is one of originating dances from Cirebon, precisely from Indramayu and Jatibarang. Derived from its name, this dance is using mask by the dancer on its move. In times, Tari Topeng is having some types and moves and it has been develop in case of move and the story. In some of the show, tari Topeng can be performed by soloist or it can also presented by groups. Delicate hand movements, gentle body movements and dominated by traditional music instrument…

Bidadari Teminang, Bengkulu

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Bidadari Teminang Dance Bidadari Teminang Dance is one of traditional dances from Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu province. Bidadari Teminang means a goddess who propose a child. The dancers are females and males who moves delicately by wearing traditional clothes. They also use scarf as their accessory. This dance is also having theatrical choreography when its perform during the show. www.Indonesia-Tourism.com

Andun Dance, The Dance For The Single Ladies

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Andun Dance Andung dance, is one of traditional folk dances that being held during wedding ceremony. This traditional dance is originally coming from Bengkulu province, Indonesia. The participants of this dance are those who are single and women. It presented in pairs, and the show is mostly presenting at night during the wedding party. At early time, this dance was used to find mate after the harvest time. Hence, today the dance is being performed by single ladies that try to enchanting the single men. The movements of this dance…

The Hill Of Love, Manado

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Bukit Kasih Bukit Kasih or Hill Of Love, is one of tourism objects in North Sulawesi. It located in 50 km to the south of Manado, precisely located in Kanonang village, Minahasa regency. Bukit kasih is a sulfuric hill that still active and having chill atmosphere. It was built in 2002 as a spiritual center where religious followers from various faiths can gather, meditate and worship side by side at the lush and misty tropical hill. This hill is called the Hill of Love because it is where people from…

Mahameru, The Highest Mountain In Java Land

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Semeru Mountain Semeru Mountain, most people recognize as just Semeru, is a volcano mountain that settled in East Java, precisely in Lumajang regency. Semeru in the highest mountain in Java which has 3.676 meter above sea level and it also known as the Mahameru or Great Mountain. The name Semeru was derived from Hindu-Buddhist mythical mountain of Meru or Semeru, the abode of gods. The summit crater in Semeru is called Jonggring Saloka. In 1913 and 1946 the Jonggring Saloka Crater had dome with a height of 3744.8 M until…

The Cultural Heritage Of Bena Village, East Nusa Tenggara

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Bena Village Kampung Bena, or Bena Village is one megalith villages in Indonesia. It located in Tiwuriwu village, Aimere sub district, Ngada regency, East Nusa Tenggara. This village is settled in uphill with the view of Mount Inerie. The location at below of the mountains are the hallmark of the old cult of mountain as the place of the gods. According to the local inhabitant, they believe in the existence of Yeta, the god who settled in the mountain who protect them and their village. This village currently comprises about…

The Sacred Movement Of Melinting Dance, Lampung

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Melinting Dance The history of Melinting Dance was begin in 16 century in the reign of Melinting Queen. At that time, Islam was already influencing some aspects in life, including traditional dance. This dance is originating coming from Labuhan Maringgai sub district, precisely in Meringgai and Wana village, which part of East Lampung area. The history began when the Queen created this beautiful and sacred dancing. This dance was only being performed inside the Royal Palace and it called as Melinting dance, which taken from the Royal Queen. At that…

The Elegant Jangget Dance From Lampung

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Jangget Dance Lampung, is one of provinces in Sumatra Island. Like any other regencies in Indonesia, Lampung is also having rich in cultures. These diversities can be shown at the various of traditions and customs they have. One of the rich cultures from Lampung is coming from the traditional dances. Jangget Dance is one of those traditional art dances from Lampung. This dance is always been held during ritual ceremony and it symbolized the virtue of Lampung people. The dancers of this dance are women, and they wearing traditional clothes…

Putri Bekhusek Dance, Let’s Play And Dance With The Princess

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Putri Bekhusek Dance the meaning of Putri Bekhusek is a princess that playing. This traditional dance is genuinely comes from Ogan Komering Ulu regency, South Sumatra. This dance is also a symbol of the wealthiness of South Sumatra. The movements withing the dance are very delicate and elegant. This dance is played by some women in group by wearing traditional wardrobe of South Sumatra.     www.Indonesia-Tourism.com

The Gentle Movement Of Tanggai Dance, South Sumatra

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Tanggai Dance Tanggai Dance or Tepak dance, is a traditional art dance originating from South Sumatra. The aim of this dance is to welcome the guest that coming in the traditional wedding of Palembang, South Sumatra. Tanggai dance is performed by 5 dancers and the dancers wearing particular wardrobe and accessories, typical of Palembang native wardrobe. The movement of this dance is gentle and elegant at the same way. This moving gesture is showing the humble heart of the host to welcome the guests. The movement is becomes more elegant…