YOGYAKARTA - The dance of East Kalimantan (Kaltim) is a non-material cultural heritage that reflects the history, customs, and traditional values of the community groups that inhabit the area. The dance of Kaltim is very diverse and fascinating, each dance has its own story, meaning and movement.
Knowing the variety of dances in East Kalimantan is very important because it is a window to understand the culture and customs of the people in that region.
Variety of Regional Dance of East KalimantanCompiled from various sources, the following are some of the Kalimantan regional dances that you need to know complete with their respective philosophies:
Tari Datun NgentauTari Datun Ngentau is an indigenous dance from the Duku Kenyah Dayak in East Kalimantan. This traditional dance is usually performed in the Mecaq Undat ceremony, an indigenous ceremony held to welcome the rice harvest season.
This dance performance is a medium for expressing gratitude for the rice harvest that has been obtained. This dance also symbolizes the Dayak Kenyah community's dependence on nature as a source of life.
In its staging, Tari Datun Ngentau is performed by women. Its movements express tenderness and elegance, with foot tapping and hand waving symbolizing hard work, joy, and a request for safety.
Tari GanjurAccording to the official website of the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture, Tari Ganjur is a traditional dance in the Kutai Kartanegara culture in East Kalimantan. This traditional dance is a palace dance and a symbol of the sultan's power. Tari Ganjur is only performed in certain ceremonies, and is closed.
Ganjur dance symbolizes the bravery and firmness of the guards, with movements resembling war movements using wooden clubs called "ganjur" (for men) and fans (for women).
This dance is a ritual art in an adat ceremony, namely the Kutai Kartanegara Ing Martadipura Erau Ceremony. The dancers and their musical entourage are chosen specifically, only from among men who have kinship or descent relations with the sultanate.
Tari Burung EnggangTari Burung Enggang is a dance from East Kalimantan that tells the life and importance of the population of the enggang bird in that region, especially for the Dayak Kenyah tribe.
According to local community beliefs, the hornbill is considered a noble symbol that is closely related to their ancestors who are believed to come from the sky and descend to earth resembling the hornbill.
This traditional dance performance is a form of respect and appreciation for the ancestors of the Dayak Kenyah tribe. The feathers of the enggang bird have an important role in traditional ceremonies and dances, becoming an inseparable part of the sacredness of the ceremony and the beauty of the enggang bird dance movements.
Tari JepenTari Jepen is a traditional Malay social dance from Kutai, East Kalimantan. This traditional dance movement reflects joy and gratitude.
Jepen dance is dynamic, attractive, and energetic, usually performed in various cultural ceremonies, such as weddings, welcoming guests, and other important events. In addition, this dance is also often used as a medium to preach the teachings of Islam.
This dance is accompanied by the typical Kutai music called Tingkilan, which is a musical instrument such as gambus, ketipung, and violin.
Punan Letto DanceTari Punan Letto is a traditional dance of the Kenyah Dayak tribe, an ethnic group that lives in East Kalimantan. The name of the dance is a combination of the word "punan" which means to fight and "letto" which means girl. In general, this traditional dance tells the struggle of a young man to "seize" and defend a girl who is considered to have good qualities.
More than that, this dance also reflects the spirit of persistence, sincerity, and loyalty, as well as values such as justice and courage in defending property rights.
Tari Punan Letto is usually presented in traditional ceremonies, especially during large harvest ceremonies such as Mecaq Undat.
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