This dance is the dancer must kneel practice time. There is a singer and two rows of people singing, clapping her hands. This dance is unique and interesting and full of Indonesian culture. Saman dance from Gayo, Aceh. And Aceh, located on the island of Sumatra. The name is taken from Sych Saman Saman was a Muslim religious leader in Aceh. He peminpin famous and powerful and religious leaders in the region. Therefore, this unique dance named after him. Tari Saman traditional clothing for the shirt and pants, hat and a glove-shaped rolls. Her dress should be somewhat loose in order to free dance. And there is still a kind of sarong worn under the belly belt range. Tari Saman-colored clothing and pretty much, especially for the color yellow. Past, Tari Tari Saman Saman rarely played because only played primarily for special events and to celebrate the anniversary of Mohammad Nobi.
In Indonesia today, there are a lot of Saman dance performances. Because, Tari Saman now become the opening dance at parties or other events. Now, dance is usually played at the beginning of festivities. Saman dance with no music playing but there is a singer who accompanies Tari Saman, who is called Sheikh. In addition, there are two rows of people singing, clapping and all dancers must dance Saman dance in harmony. In Tari Saman always, tempo going faster and faster the longer the Saman dance so exciting. Time to dance, the dancer must not smile or laugh, that seemed mysterious. Tari Saman unique, exciting and full of Indonesian culture. Therefore, Tari Saman popular not only in Indonesia but also popular abroad. Tari Saman often played in a foreign country such as Australia and Europe. More recently, Tari Saman played in Australia to commemorate the people who are victims of the tsunami on 26 December 2004
Source : http://courseware.nus.edu.sg/im@bip/SpecialProjects/BI%28Agt06%29/Project-BI2%28Agt05%29_files/tariSaman.htm
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