traditional dance Lampung that you must learn

 Lampung is one of the provinces in the island of Sumatra, with its capital Bandar Lampung. Lampung famous Bakauheni Port Panjang port and connecting the islands of Sumatra and Java.

Bandar Lampung is pelabukan two twin cities of Cape Coral and the Gulf betung famous with its maritime potential. Lampung region known as a producer of filter fabric, embroidered with gold thread woven fabrics are beautiful. This fabric is made by women. In organizing ceremonies, such as marriages, filter filled with gold thread embroidery with a beautiful motif is customary fashion completeness Lampung. Besides Bandar Lampung also have Traditional Dances renowned for a welcoming ceremony and other events.

1. Sembah dance

traditional dance Lampung that you must learn

Penguten Sigeh or sembah dance is a traditional dance from the Indonesian province of Lampung. This dance was originally named sembah dance. But so many dances superbly sembah, to distinguish it later became a dance Sigeh standardize Penguten. But the journey ended in familiar terms sigeh penguten sembah dance.

Dance is a dance of sembah Sigeh Penguten Lampung cultural customs from the tribe Pepadun. Originally this dance is dedicated to welcome the arrival of the Kings and special guests. As a way to show hospitality and respect. Perhaps because it is then sembahed sigeh penguten identical dance as dance reception. Besides exhibited diupacara-ceremonies and a grand welcome ceremony, sembah dance is also often act out in customary wedding ceremony Lampung, functionality remains the same, namely as a welcoming ceremony for the guests ytari sigeh pengutenang present at the event.

As a local dance, sembah dance Sigeh penguten in every appearance of a very accentuate the characteristics of the cultural mores of Lampung. Especially in the garment worn by the dancers. Clothing is dikenakanoleh the dancers are native to the area such as clothing worn original parts Lampung bride complete with siger and tanggainya.

Clothing and Attributes Sigeh Penguten sembah dance. Penguten Sigeh sembah dance is a dance of traditional indigenous Lampung in all aspects of art and culture includes Lampung. Especially in the fashion and of attributes no distinctive characteristics Lampung. As siger and tanggai or filter fabric worn by the dancers. All typical Lampung and only in Lampung.

Clothing and attributes worn by the dancers sembah dance sigeh penguten include:

1. Clothing worn by the dancers dance sigeh penguten sembah consists of:

 Sesapur brackets are white colored clothes or clothes that are not sequential on its side, but on the bottom side are shaped ornament silver or gold colored coins strung in series (tassel ringgit). This shirt is used as the tops of the dancers.

Filter fabric is a traditional woven cloth Lampung made from cotton fabric with a gold embroidered motif tumpal or bamboo shoots. Crate-patterned cloth filter is commonly called by the name of filter fabric Dewasana (Dewo sanaw). The filter fabric is usually used by women during the ceremony Begawi. This cloth is used as the underling dress the dancers

2. Attribute worn by the dancers but sembah sigeh penguten include:

    Pending siger crown, ie belts of ringgit Dutch queen Wihelmina picture at the top.

    Certi fur, which is a belt made of red velvet upholstered. The top of this belt dijaitkan brass, cut round and studded with ornaments in the form of small spheres. serti feather belt worn over pending.

    Mulan temanggal, namely brass ornament shaped like a horn with no motive that hung around the neck limited to the chest.
    Dinar, ie Arab currencies of gold by a pin dandigantungkan on sesapur, precisely in the upper abdomen.
    Jukum fruit, which is shaped ornament small fruits on the fabric strung with yarn menjadiuntaian flowers and made a long necklace worn circular from shoulder to belly up to the rear.
    Bracelet bird, that bird-shaped ornaments of brass winged bebe is glued on top of a soft cloth with holes. This bird bracelet tied to the left and right arms, precisely below the shoulder.
    Kana bracelet is a bracelet made of engraved brass and Arab bracelet, worn together in the arm and forearm.
    Tanggai is an ornament shaped like a golden colored nail made of brass that is worn on the finger dancers.
    Siger crown is a crown shaped like a horn inlaid decorative dotted flower arrangements. This Siger sharply curved trellis of nine pieces. In each peak spruce curve of ornate flowers of brass. While the peak siger ornate serenja month, the ornament of a small crown which has the arch at the bottom and beruji spiky on top and decorated with flowers. This siger overall crown made of brass.


Accompaniment
Sembah dance accompanied by the chanting of Musical Instruments typical traditional float, a dancer sembah dance consisted of a few women who wear the cloth filter and crown siger, and dancers in Rias using fake nails so it looks flicks, where there is one of the dancers (dance leader ) which carries a small box that is usually filled candy / betel leaves or / cigarettes that will be provided to the guests.
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2. Cangget dance

traditional dance Lampung that you must learn

Cangget dance LampungTarian Cangget a dance that describes the association performed by the young couple to find a mate. Dance Time Cangget danced usually the parents observe and assess their movements in bringing this dance. Events like this by the people of Lampung is called nindai. The goal was not only see the movements of young girl or boy while dancing Dancing Cangget, melaiinkan also to see refinement, agility and beauty when they dressed up and wearing traditional clothes Lampung.

2. Types of Dance and Movement Cangget
Cangget dance that became a hallmark of Lampung is actually composed of several kinds, namely:
Cengget Nyambuk Meet, is a dance performed by young men and women in ceremonial welcome guests visiting the area.

Cangget Bakha, is a dance that is played by young men and women during or after completion of the full round harvest (during the ceremony of harvest).

Cangget Penganggik, is a dance that is played by young men and women when they accept new members. What is intended as a new member is on youth and or women who have changed their status from childhood to adulthood. This change in status occurred after they were put through a ceremony busepei (miser teeth).

Cangget Pilangan, is a dance that is played by young men and women when they remove one of its members who will get married and go out of the village, follow the wife or husband.

Cangget Court is a dance that is played by young men and women at the time there was ceremonial appointment of a person to be Chief of Adat (Cacak Pepadun). At the time of the appointment ceremony, when Si Chief of Adat have a girl, then the girl will be included in the cangget dance great and after that he will be awarded the title of Intent, Praise, Indoman or Dalom Batin.

Although cangget dance consists of some sort, but this dance has basically movements are relatively the same, namely: (1) A motion sembah (as an expression of respect); (2) motion knui drift (symbol of grandeur); (3) motion Igel (the symbol of strength); (4) A motion ngetir (the symbol of constancy and purity of heart; (5) motion felling (symbol tenderness); (6) motion polls / pincak (symbol of preparedness in the face of peril); and (7) motion knui tabang (symbol taste confidence).

3. Equipment, Clothing, and Development
Musical instruments used to accompany the dance canget are: (1) canang Lunik 8-12 pieces; (2) bendes a; (3) gujeh a; (4) gong 2 pieces; (5) a drum; and (6) pepetuk 2 pieces.

Clothing worn by the female dancers are: (1) cloth filter; (2) long kebaya of white color; (3) siger; (4) bracelets birds; (5) bracelet ruwi; (6) necklaces edged boards; (7) needles; (8) seratai fur; (9) tanggai; (10) peneken; (11) earrings; and (12) white socks. While the clothing and equipment the male dancers are: (1) a thin cloth half-mast; (2) fur seratai; (3) belt pandan; (4) robe; and (5) clothes next.

In addition to musical equipment and clothing for dancers, dance is also using other support vessels, namely: (1) jepana (stretcher stretchers) that is used at the time of drop off and pick the great guest, indigenous elders or daughter of the head of customs and kutamara; (2) the spear and dagger worn during Igel dance; (3) a platter of gold, used for lowering and raising the foundation of the elders or elders from Jepana entering the Great Heresy or vice versa; (4) Umbrella customary white (symbol of purity) and yellow (the symbol of grandeur).

The songs are often sung to accompany the cangget dance Court is (1) percussion mapak / nyabuk encountered; (2) drum dance (Tarey); (3) serliah adak; (4) mikhul bekekes; (5) gupek; and (6) of rain fell.

Nowadays, along with the times, the implementation of this dance on the wane. Cangget no longer dance danced by the pamuda and women to become acquainted, but has become a special dance performed by dancers in particular (not just anyone) and at certain times (ceremonial only).

4. Cultural Values
Cangget as a dance typical of Lampung Pepadun, if observed, contains not only the aesthetic value (beauty), as reflected in the body movements of the dancers. However, also the value of harmony and gratitude.

Value harmony reflected in the dance function and they are as well acquainted hanging out and for parents, young people, men and women. By gathering and mutual acquaintance between people in a village or village to celebrate a traditional ceremony, it will be established friendship between the members and would ultimately create a harmony in the village or the village.

While the value of gratitude is also reflected in the purpose of convening the dance, which is one element in the operation of a traditional ceremony as the embodiment of gratitude to the Creator (Allah).
(Ali Gufron)

3. Bedana dance

traditional dance Lampung that you must learn

This dance is usually performed by young people in traditional events in the area of ​​Lampung and other unofficial events as an expression of joy. Here's more information about Bedana dance which is one dance Lampung.

Bedana dance is a type of dance art in indigenous Lampung. In addition to cangget dance from Lampung, good rates and also Lampung Sebatin Pepadun. Each also has distinctive characteristics, both in terms of musical instruments are used as well as the dance movements.

Based on existing information, bedana dance in Lampung people especially Pepadun has color and music and also more diverse movement.

This is because the character or behavior typical of this society more accepting of change or open and courageous than the tribal society Sebatin Lampung. The community is also known more subtle attitude or temperament, and tend to limit himself. Masyarakan sebatin but generally, they are all friendly and also very kind.

Bedana dance is an embodiment of a burst of joy do with bodybuilding to reach an ecstasy, to a certain extent and while dancing is also accompanied by music gamelan, souls who saw and heard as mengembarai a green valley at the bottom of the foot of a mountain in Lampung and everything turned into a beautiful and Carefree.

Bedana aesthetic of dance makes the feel always young and full enthusiasm. On another occasion, when viewed directly dances sunggingan bedana displayed with a sweet smile of a muli-mekhanai or youths Lampung, the audience will feel pouring fresh water from the mountains. And automatically will be hooked and will dissolve in this dance.

Bedana dance is a dance area believed bernapaskan teachings of Islam and a local dance / traditional and drew the livelihood and culture of the people in Lampung were friendly and open. This symbolizes the friendship and association. in this dance is reflected in the value of a combination of the way of life and socio-cultural institutions Amy Lampung traditional friendship with the commitment to religion. In addition to bedana dance, Lampung region also has other dance like sembah dance and cangget.

Dancing is an activity arrange body movement and rhythm into a unified whole, beautiful and harmonious. The composition of the movement sequences are highly determined rhythm with less regularity tempo or time and also determined by also with beats. In the dancing also takes music-music accompaniment that purpose function gives rhythm and dance beats accompanied regularity.

Dance dance pairs from Lampung region including; Dance rolling, Sebambangan, tarii Bedana and others. And also from the various forms of traditional tarin existing and developing in prov Lampung and also as a reflection of life in the community governance ,. This should be nurtured, guided and developed. one of which the dance is Bedana.

As a means of entertainment, as well as folk art form and blends intimacy and contains a cultural value which could serve as a way in interpreting a friendship, relationships, and affection.

Demand history in the community, Dancing Bedana have lived and evolved in line also with the Lampung people has the entry of the teachings of Islam. At the beginning Bedana dance performed by men only in pairs / groups and can only be seen by their families only. Bedana dance is danced when a family member there who would complete the Qur'an. With the development of today's bedana dance can also be done by men and women in pairs / groups and also can be viewed by the public in general.

Bedana dance is traditional folk dances depicting the livelihood Lampung in Lampung people. These symbols as the embodiment of the mores and ethics and religion have united in public life in Lampung.

4.Melinting dance

traditional dance Lampung that you must learn

 history of melingtin dance

Historically, melinting dance is one of the classical dance relics of the kingdom rolling in Labuhan Meringgai, East Lampung. The dance was first created in the 16th century by Queen rolled II who holds the Prince Panembahan Mas. Originally this dance is only known in the kingdom, and only shown at customs in the kingdom of heaven rolling. At the time this dance can only be performed by the sons and daughters of the Queen of rolling course.

In 1958, this melinting dance began experiencing growth and refinement. Dances were initially only shown in the environment of this kingdom, later developed into a folk dance. The dance is then often featured in major events such as the welcome ceremony, celebrations, and cultural events are held there.

Functions and melinting dance Meaning

This melinting dance originally functioned as a dance that is sacred and only displayed in the event of indigenous kingdom of heaven alone. But along with its development, this dance then functioned as dance performances often featured in various events such as reception, cultural events and other large events. This dance is interpreted as an expression of gratitude and happiness of the people for what they get. Moreover, any movement in this melinting dance certainly has its own meaning and philosophy in it.

Dance rolling

Melinting dance usually performed by the dancers male and female dancers. For a number of the dancers usually there are 8 dancers and consists of four male dancers and four female dancers. By using the customary fashion and accompanied by the strains of music accompaniment, the dancers danced with typical movements and use the fan as attributes dancing.

In melinting dance performances are usually divided into several rounds, including the opening round, kugawo half queen, half knui drift, and the closing stages. In the opening round dancers paying tribute to the guests. Then the queen kugawo round female dancers portray meekness and agility as well as strength of male dancers. While half knui drift describe the grandeur and elegance of the dancers. Then in the closing stages ended with greetings and respect of the dancers.

Movements of the dancers male and female dancers in the dance this rolling is fundamentally different. Movement of the male dancers are usually dominated by the lively and dynamic. The movement includes movement babar fan, jong sumbah, sukhung, sekapan behind Palau, kenui drift nyiduk, shake, suali, niti rod, luncat deer, and lapah swing. While the women were dominated dancers gentle movement which includes movement babar fan, jong sumbah, sukhung, sekapan, scales / terpipih mabel drift, bias ngiyau, nginjak lado, nginjak manuk dung, and lapah swing.

Dance Accompaniment rolling

In melinting dance performances are usually accompanied by the strains of traditional music consisting of if reinforcements, gongs, drums and some other additional music instrument. Traditional music is played in a slick and combined with the movement of the dancers. Each round in a melinting dance is usually accompanied with a different rhythm, having to adjust to the movements of the dancers.



5. Merak dance

traditional dance Lampung that you must learn

Merak dance Lampung/ peacock dance
Merak dance lots staged throughout Indonesia even some provinces also have Merak dance. Likewise with Lampung has a merak dance that serves to welcome the title. a dance that tells the life of a beautiful peacock paced. This dance symbolizes nobility and moral people of Lampung
That's Traditional Dance beautiful Bandar Lampung, this way we will get to know one of the provinces in the island of Sumatra. Hopefully the above information can help us better understand that the richness of Indonesian culture very much.
 Merak dance of the Lampung - Merak is an animal of a chicken, fluffy fur and had his head like a crown. Peacock life that always develop their tail feathers to attract the female peacock inspired R. Tjetje Somantri to make this merak dance.

In the show, characterized in that it is visible from the dancers wear clothes that have a motif like peacock feathers. Fabrics and clothes describes the shape and color of peacock feathers; green blue and / or black. Plus a pair of wings that depicts wings or a peacock's tail is being developed. Peacock picture will be clear to wear a crown mounted on the head of each dancer.

This dance is usually danced in unison, usually three dancers or it could be more, each of which has a function as a female and her young. Gendingnya accompaniment tracks are songs Tigers Ucul. In particular motion scenes sometimes waditra bonang struck on the timber, which was hard to hear tight, it is part of the movement of a pair of peacocks who was making.

Among the many dances created by Raden Tjetje Somantri, probably merak dance is a famous dance in Indonesia and abroad. No wonder the Balinese artists as well, including Denpasar students create a dance Manuk Rawa that concept and movement is almost similar to the merak dance.

Merak dance is a traditional dance of the indigenous Lampung area. Merak dance is a traditional dance that was shown to the greeter customary title Lampung.

Merak dance is a traditional dance of West Java. This dance tells about the beauty of the peacock displaying tail feathers are long and colorful to steal the attention of the females.

The costumes were colorful strongly reflects the characteristic of the peacock, the most attention is the wings that are filled with sequins and can be spread by the dancer. And a crown decorated with peacock head called singer will be rocking every dancer move her head.

This dance is danced by women, because women are more suited reflect the movements performed by the male peacock