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Adu Betis (mappalanca) - calf fight

2011-11-14T13:19:00.001-08:00

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Adu Betis (mappalanca) is a game that ordinary people carried out by the people of South Sulawesi after the harvest. This tradition is a series of an annual party that is still held by the people of South Sulawesi, especially in Sub Moncongloe, Maros regency. The game is a match penalty calf calf strength shown by the men kicking each other by their calves. Anyone, young or old, can test the strength of their legs by way of entering the battle area is a circle. The match penalty calf is usually performed in the crowd and enlivened by the cheers of the audience.

Society still carry this tradition states that the calf fighting game is solely to demonstrate the power only and not for the arena to find the winner. Tradition is used to remind people about their ancestors who spirited patriot and join maintaining Gowa empire. As a descendant of a patriot, patriot grandchildren also have inherited the physical strength, one of which is shown in Adu Betis match.

Mappalanca is held in a special place, namely in a sacred cemetery in the area somewhat separate from residential areas. The tomb is located in a building around it a lot of overgrown trees are large and shady acid. The tomb is believed to be the tomb Gallarang Monconloe, the ancestral village that once Moncongloe uncle of the King of Gowa Sultan Alauddin.

B. Feature
Besides being a form of power, Adu Betis is also a manifestation of gratitude for the harvest Moncongloe citizens that they get in one year. Rice lands in Moncongloe actually a dry soils. Residents rely solely on rainwater. Therefore the rice fields in the form Moncongloe generally rainfed rice. Harvested only once a year.
As described above, Adu Betis did not really stand alone. He is a series of an annual party that are often found in people of South Sulawesi, the harvest festival as gratitude to God for the harvest that has been obtained in a year. In the dry season, traces of paddy fields in Moncongloe looks barren. There is no water. That looks just weeds are also drying up. No farmer who dared to cultivate land in times of drought it. That looks just cattle and goats that roam grazing on these lands. Village roads are still a land of any dust, especially when crossed by motor vehicles.
Rice growing season lasts from December to June. Residents generally harvest rice Moncongloe around July. After months of harvest festival that is usually done. Harvest festival usually held every August. Months were chosen because along with the annual party Agustusan (anniversary of the independence of Indonesia). The harvest festival is usually displayed several attractions. Besides Adu Betis and sepak takraw (Paraga), there are also events mashed young rice (akdengka ase lolo).
Pound rice ceremony is not only done by young girls, causing the mortar to pound the sounds melodious and rhythmic, but also by young men. To take part in the show, they were obliged to wear traditional clothing. The women wear colorful clothes bodo. While the men, wearing colorful jacket, skull cap, and gloves.
Because it followed the tradition sedusun, then the event was designed not kidding. For a party opponents are usually formed a committee composed of young men and women. As an expression of gratitude, of course, all residents feel involved. Even for business funding, they worked together. Grain-grain collected. So also with money.
The most prominent dish in this tradition is the young rice. It was sweet because the sugar is mixed. At the time the party was taking place, all residents preparing food. All the doors of houses open to anyone who comes.

C. Location
Adu tradition Betis (mappalanca) contained in the District Moncongloe, Maros regency, South Sulawesi.

D. Access
To achieve sub Moncongloe, Maros regency, South Sulawesi province from the capital, Makassar, visitors can go directly to Panakkukang-without having to go through Maros regency. From Panakkukang, guests then headed Todopoli-antang and continue heading Moncongloe. Ruter trip visitors can be reached by land transportation proposition.

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Mad Bamboo Ritual - Maluku

2011-11-14T13:08:00.001-08:00

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Mad Bamboo. Also called by the name of Mad or Bara Suwen Tubes. For the traditional rituals of Maluku, the required seven players man.
Before the game starts, players will first provide a bamboo suanggi with about 2.5 m long and eight centimeters in diameter. Then cut into seven segments that each segment will be embraced by a player. Besides bamboo, other equipment that needs to be provided is the incense or ginger. Incense is used when performing a big crazy bamboo, while ginger is used to show a little crazy bamboo.
However, in addition to seven male players, in the event there is also a ritual in which the handler is the handler's job was to burn incense on top of coconut shell while reciting mantras. Spell the spoken language, you would not understand because the mantra is spoken in the language of the Land, one of the traditional languages of Maluku.

Incense smoke emerging from the shell used to stain the bamboo to be used. If using ginger, ginger cut to seven parts and then chewed by the handler as he read the spell and then sprayed into the bamboo. The function of both ingredients, to summon the spirits of the ancestors to give magical powers to the bamboo. Done gave a spell, the handler said the word crazy, crazy, crazy. Then, the dancers move swiftly follow the movement of mad bamboo. In fact, the player's body will be swayed even drop the wake because the crazy bamboo wild motion.

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Ma 'Nene' Unique Ritual Of Toraja

2011-11-14T13:01:00.001-08:00

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Typical traditional Toraja Ritual of the most famous is the Sulo signs. Signs Solo 'became one tourist attraction to the area. In addition to signs Sulo 'is, in fact there is a rare traditional rituals in Toraja, namely Ma' Nene '. Ceremony Ma 'Nene' is one of the activities of traditional rituals in Toraja, particularly in Baruppu, Rinding Allo North Toraja. Ceremony Ma 'grandmother intended to replace the late clothing, as the embodiment of love surviving family.

Typically, Ma 'Nene' held every August. When Ma 'Nene' progress, the coffins of the fathers, leaders and parents, kicked out of the tombs and stone canal and placed in the arena ceremony. There, relatives and the relatives had gathered. Slowly, they issued a body (whether that is still intact and living skeletons) and replace the clothes that inherent in the body of the corpse with a baru.Mereka treat the corpse as if it were alive and remain a part of a large family.

Ritual Ma 'Nene' by society Baruppu regarded as a manifestation of their love of the patriarchs, leaders and relatives who had died. They remain hopeful, ancestral spirits to keep them from malicious interference, pest plants, also unlucky life.

From which the origins of ritual Ma 'Nene' in Baruppu? Hereditary story mentions, in ancient times lies the beast a hunter named Pong Rumasek. While hunting in the mountainous forest areas Balla, instead found a wild animal, he instead discovered the body of someone who has long passed away. The body was lying under the trees, abandoned, living bones. Feeling pity, Pong Rumasek then take care of the corpse can. The bones were wrapped with clothes he wore, and then placed in the area is roomy and worth. After that, Pong Rumasek continue the hunt. No warning, since the incident, each time Pong Rumasek hunt, he always get great results. Animals were herded into the forest seemed to him. Not only that, when he got home, Pong Rumasek found in rice fields had been yellowed, pithy and ready to harvest prematurely. Pong Rumasek regard, all his fortune was earned thanks to the compassion he showed when treating nameless bodies found during the hunt. Since then, Pong Baruppu Rumasek and society glorify the bodies of the ancestors, and relatives with a ceremonial figure Ma 'Nene'.

In the ritual Ma 'Nene' there is also an unwritten rule that binds citizens. For example, if a wife or husband dies, the widowed spouse must not remarry before holding Ma 'Nene' for him. When Ma 'Nene' was held, the nomads of origin Baruppu scattered all over the country who will return home to honor his ancestors. Residents Baruppu believe, if Ma 'Nene' is not held then the ancestors will also be spared to keep them. Disaster will hit, the disease will befall the people, rice fields and rice will not produce a pithy and fertile plants.

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unique ritual passed rainy down with ojug

2011-11-14T12:48:00.001-08:00

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There are different during the dry season arrives in the village of Klaban Bondowoso, East Java. Every dry season arrives, the village held a tradition that has been done from generation to generation to invoke rain. Tradition is tradition Ojug.

Ojug tradition that is a ritual to ask the rain is indeed a tradition that has long been done by the local community. This ritual begins with the Ancient Mask and dance performances Rontek Wulung Singo. Both of these dances is the opening of Ojug tradition.

Derived from local folklore, dance masks and Rontek Singo Kuna Wulung persuaded to tell people about Zinc. Zinc itself is believed to be persuaded law expert who runs the government's job. Zinc persuaded himself always assisted by loyal Jasiman and her students in performing their duties. In performing their duties, Zinc also has a friend persuaded a lion who always helped in ousting the invaders.

The ritual continued in conjuction with various food offerings at the spring while burning incense, led by elder residents around. After that followed a meal together at the edge of the river that begins with a prayer asking to be saved from danger during the dry season.

Ojug tradition peak is located at the match race with a rattan o'clock. Participants attractions are usually adult males ranging from 17 years. Is like a game, this attraction is also led by a referee.

The game started with a prod rattan from each player. In this attraction, each player wear protective gear made from burlap sacks in the body and head. But despite wearing protective, still feels a burning sensation in your body when rattan terpecut players.

Although a bit dangerous, this tradition has carried down through generations. Apart intends to invoke rain and soon the end of the dry season, this tradition is also regarded as a ritual refused reinforcements in Klabangan villagers. Aside from being a ritual full of cultural values. This tradition also as a tourism asset of Bondowoso which is also the cultural richness and diversity of Indonesia.

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Ogoh Ogoh

2011-11-13T12:41:00.000-08:00

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Ogoh-ogoh are statues built for the Ngrupuk parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi day in Bali, Indonesia. Ogoh-ogoh normally have form of mythological beings, mostly demons. As with many creative endeavours based on Balinese Hinduism, the creation of Ogoh-ogoh represents spiritual aims inspired by Hindu philosophy.
The main purpose of the making of Ogoh-ogoh is the purification of the natural environment of any spiritual pollutants emitted from the activities of living beings (especially humans). The forms of Ogoh-ogoh represent the Bhuta-Kala (Bhuta: eternal energy, Kala: eternal time), according to Hindu teachings. The imperceptible potentials of nature cannot be thoroughly explored by anyone. Philosophically, civilized men are required to manage the natural resources without damaging the environment itself.

Aside from being the symbol of Bhuta-Kala, Ogoh-ogoh is considered a symbol of modes of nature that form the malicious characters of living beings. Ogoh-ogoh are usually made by the group of artists found in villages around Bali. After being paraded on a convoy around the town, finally it is burnt to ashes in a cemetery as a symbol of self-purification.
An Ogoh-ogoh is normally standing on a pad built of timber planks and bamboos. The pad is designed to sustain the Ogoh-ogoh while it is being lifted and carried around the village or the town square. There are normally eight or more men carrying the Ogoh-ogoh on their shoulders. This procession is accompanied by orchestral music performed by the youth. The use of flares is also a main part of the parade.
During the procession, the Ogoh-ogoh is rotated counter-clockwise three times. This act is done at every T-junction and crossroad of the village. Rotating the effigies during the cremational parade and the eve of Nyepi represents the contact of the bodies with the spirits. It is intended to bewilder the evil spirits so that they go away and cease harming human beings.

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cuting fingers

2011-11-13T12:35:00.000-08:00

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When other women were busy hauling hot rock with a wooden bar that is cleaved, nousa (old lady) it seemed quiet. SHe was really eager to take part in this party, but it was no longer possible for her to raise a lot of things. Her hands were deformed, almost all of her fingers missing. If it is not a slice left thumb on both hands, then maybe a lot of people think it is not a pair of human hands.

Nousa fingers is a long history that tells the lonely of losing. About loved ones who left, leaving the nousa's own.

Defective hand it was something intentional. Called ikipalin (custom cut fingers), if there is someone you love die, then cut your finger one or two seeds. It represents a deep sorrow. The pain left to go until the proverbial tip of the finger. Instead of continuous pain, then it better be removed, cut with stone axes that are not too sharp, but can make the broken finger squeezed when hit

I can not imagine the pain. If at mid-century, in Europe people have developed the guillotine (the tool head cut off) to minimize pain. Dani then that's great, that to this day have no meaningful evolution to mere means of cutting a finger.

The blood that flowed from the severed finger bandaged with leaves that have previously been smeared with traditional ingredients. Eliminating pain is also the risk of infection and ulcers if left open.

A realist painting in the lobby of the hotel Baliem Pilamo presupposes this very interesting process. Painting in the Biblical creation story of the famous redrawn. Appeared two hands belongs to Adam and God are united, as a symbol of Nokia's connecting people. It's just that Adam lost finger cut off and bandaged with leaves and skin of rattan. This is a mop, a joke typical of Papua.

"Two fingers are missing because my brother died in the war," said Nousa pointing finger and pinky. "If I cut off two of these because my husband died, I was so sad," she continued showing her index and middle finger.

This terrible tradition it is working for thousands of years. Could be a future when archaeologists found many fingers without hands beneath a layer of soil Wamena. Evidence Dani civilization once lived on it. I think, with the large number of tribal wars that occurred during this, certainly a lot of mothers and wives who cut finger.

I shuddered, suddenly remembering claw soup diet is a very tasty sauce of cloves if eaten at night.

But actually this is just one finger cut alternatives in mourning. In the tradition of the Dani, a lot of ways that can be shown to express grief. Another way is to cut the ears, more terrible not.

I see it while trekking in Kurima, a church commu Hulesi seen not to have two ear lobe. According to his testimony, it is a form of condolences to his son who died first. Actually this is more terrible than cut fingers. I am so thankful this tradition does not exist in Sundanese, because God created many beautiful women in it.

Another way to express grief at the Dani is by smearing the body with the mud of the river. Mr Herman show me a woman whose face full of mud-colored yellow stone burns during the ceremony, "Her husband had just died" said Mr Herman explains.

For families who are grieving, it is never to go away from the village. The period of mourning is only populated with itself languished. A week of two weeks or more. The next week was out the village, but the goal is not far. Done gradually until the sadness disappeared and was able to move normally again.

That compassionate manner sungkawa on Dani. So if I die, please you cut a finger

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whips contest

2011-11-13T12:26:00.000-08:00

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Indonesia is always full of charm and uniqueness of its culture. culture such as for example this one.
its precise local Sumberagung Hamlet, Village Bangle, District Kanigoro, Blitar in every dry season the residents in those areas often hold ritual whip fighting in the trust can rain and as a request to the creator, ritual whip contest is played by two people adult men with whips made from a broom stick strokes of the comb thin and whip like cattle, the two men are fighting each other up the stage and whips.
Although many are injured due to hit the whip, no casualties or serious injuries fell. Therefore, the wound will heal quickly when it is touched by their martial arts teacher, who stood guard under the stage, this ritual has become a tradition handed down from their ancestors.

This event will be held until 17 days. Hopefully, during the show, it will rain. Participants who want to appear was quite a lot, ata daily average of about 70 people attended. Therefore, despite the 17 days before the rains, the event was immediately stopped, given the participants a lot.

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custom and law in Aceh

2011-11-12T08:43:00.000-08:00

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Aceh is one province in Indonesia, which upholds the traditions of her society. This can be seen with the functioning of the institutions still customary at village level or mukim. Although Law No. 5 of 1975 trying enghilangkan mukim function, the existence Imum Mukim in Aceh still recognized and running. Customary law in Aceh would still play a role in people's lives.

The Acehnese are very pleased to call itself by
Ureueng Aceh, there are traditional institutions in the village and mukim. This institution is also a government agency. Thus, every event in life, ureueng Aceh always solve the problem by custom prevailing in the society. Natural resource management were arranged in traditional institutions that have been formed.

Customary institutions referred to as Uteun Commander, Commander Laot, Keujruen Blang, Haria Week, Petua Sineubok. All these institutions play a role in their respective headings so that the management of natural resources in the village is maintained. For example, the Commander in charge of managing Laot all matters relating to the sea and its results. Surely all things related to sea regulated by the agency. So even with other agencies.

Customary institutions that now seem lost in the people of Aceh, because of the swift currents of globalization and westernization are trying to changed the civilization of the Acehnese. In fact, if traditional institutions are turned on at a village, the village will remain steadfast as his prime times of the sultanate of Aceh.

One example of public-powerful with the role of customary institutions as shown in Gampong Baro. Villages that were once located on the beach, but the tsunami swallowed their villages. Thanks to public confidence in the stakeholders-indigenous stakeholders in the village, Baro Village community now has a new township, which is in the foothills Durung village, Aceh Besar.

It never occurred unrest in society, for all kinds of events, to the distribution of aid was full of people believed to traditional institutions that have been formed. The value of deliberation within the highest role of indigenous peoples in decision making.

Other cases have occurred in 1979. When the village of Lam Pu'uk disagreement with Lhom Lam village. The case was complicated counted for bringing the name of the village, but the problem can be solved by custom by Imum Mukim. This is an evidence-powerful society that upholds the prevailing mores. They do not require the police to resolve the problem so that all kinds of problems can be resolved peacefully without exaggerated by outsiders.

If we see the law used by the state apparatus (police), always resulted in imprisonment and fines. Abuse of law by law enforcement officials were too often we hear. Let's say that when someone is mistaken not wearing a helmet on the highway. The man was immediately sentenced to a fine of up to Rp 50 thousand. This had happened several passing motorists on the road ahead NAD Regional Library. When a mistake is a law enforcement or relatives,
the person may freely granted. That is the law that is used does not apply to law enforcement.

In all kinds of violations of customary law has a level of completion that is always used and adhered to the community. Customary law in Aceh was not immediately given for granted even though the law also familiar with the term customary fines. In solving the problems kind of customary law and sanctions can be done first by advising. The second stage warning, then an apology by the guilty in the presence
many people (usually in meunasah / mosque), then the new fines imposed. That is, not directly on the fine so dollars. Tier settlement applies to anyone, even custom devices as well.

Given the legal apparatus-hosted by the laws of this state, whether it is in accordance with Islamic law if the segampangnya demanded money penalty to the
mistaken people who do not wear helmets without the advise and warn in advance? Because Aceh is already implemented Islamic law, the law in Aceh should not conflict with Islamic law. Islam was never burdensome or difficult adherents. Customary law in Aceh was always guided by the Quran and assunnah. It also fits with NAD Qanun No. 7 year 2000 chapter II of chapter 2.

The Birth of Law No.11 of 2006 shows the government Indonesia has started to side with the people of Aceh. In There began to be recognized the existence of mukim and village as well as other customary institutions.

Described in Chapter XIII of article 98, that the traditional institutions to function and act as a vehicle for public participation in governance of Aceh in the areas of security, peace, harmony, and order of society.

Customary institutions have meant that at village level and there are at levels mukim. If the institution is given the authority in accordance customary laws and regulations in society, necessary resources in the village is sustainable and awake. So the people of Aceh will return victorious imperial past like the old days, because customary law is always pro-people. Hopefully!

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Kenduri apam,Aceh,Indonesia

2011-11-12T08:37:00.000-08:00

Apam feast held in the month of Rajab, especially on the 27th night of Rajab is celebrated as the occasion of Isra 'Mi'raj. At night, people gathered at the mosque meunasah or even to listen to a lecture on the history of Isra 'Mi'raj where the Prophet Muhammad made the journey from Masjid Haram to Masjid Aqsa by riding Buraq and his trip to Sidratul Muntaha to receive the five daily prayers orders directly from Allah SWT.It is said, according to the background story of the implementation of festivity apam initially addressed to a man who was not the Friday prayers to the mosque three times in a row, as the fine was ordered to make a cake for 100 pieces apam to transfer to the mosque and dikendurikan (eaten with - same) as a charity. With more often people bring cakes to the mosque apam would cause embarrassment known by the public that the person is often left Friday prayers.

Saman dance

2011-11-12T08:28:00.000-08:00

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Among the variety of dances from all over Indonesia, including in the categories of Saman dance dance very interesting. The uniqueness of saman dance movements lies in the compactness which is amazing. The dancers move in unison saman can follow a harmonious rhythm of music. That regular movements of the body as if driven one, continues to dance with a compact, following a dynamic sang songs. It's interesting, is not it? Nothing wrong with saman dance captivate the hearts of many connoisseurs of the art of dance. Not only from Indonesia, but also from abroad. Now, let's review some more about this unique dance.
History
Why is this dance called Saman? This dance is the Saman called because it was created by a cleric named Sheikh Acehnese Saman in the XIV century AD, of the Gayo highlands. Initially, this dance is a popular game called Pok ANE. But, then added accompaniment that contains poems of praise to God, and accompanied also by a combination of pat-pat of the dancers. At that time, saman dance became one of the media propaganda.

At first, saman dance is only displayed for certain events, especially when celebrating the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad SAW or warning called Birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Typically, saman dance is shown below under Meunasah (a type of surau stage). However, over the times, too, Saman grow until its use becomes more frequent. Now, saman dance entertainment can be classified as dance / performance, because the dance performances are not bound by time, event or certain ceremonies. Tari Saman can be displayed on every occasion that are crowds and excitement, such as birthday parties, weddings or other celebrations. To place, Saman usually done in house, field, and some are using the stage.

Saman is usually displayed is guided by a leader who is typically called the Sheikh. Dancers and Sheikh Saman should be able to work well together to create a compact and harmonious movement.

Meaning and Function
Tari Saman serve as media propaganda. Before starting Saman, traditional leaders appear to represent the local community. Traditional leaders to give useful advice to the players and spectators. Poems are in antunkan in Saman also contains advice-advice and propaganda.
Here's an example piece of poetry in dance S is safe:

Reno Tewa ni rice paddy, manuk kedidi mulu be rempulis bunge.

Meaning:

How beautiful rice paddies blown graceful. However, the first sandpiper as the bride and groom as well as bring a sweet name.

But today, the function becomes shifted saman dance. This dance is so more often serves as a medium of entertainment at parties, celebrations, and other events.

Singing
In Saman, there are 5 kinds of songs:

1. Rengum, namely as the opening or mukaddimah of Saman (ie after the opening speech keketar done before). Rengum These are imitations of sounds. Once the ends are connected directly together with the sentence contained therein, including but not limited to someone who is likened to praise, to the object, or to other plants.
2. Tones, namely rengum that soon followed by all dancers.
3. Redet, namely short songs with short sound sung by a dancer in the middle of the dance.
4. Syek, the song sung by a dancer with a long high-pitched voice, usually as a sign of change in motion.
5. Saur, the song that is repeated by all the dancers after sung by a solo dancer.

Movement
Saman dance motion using two elements that became the basic element in the dance saman: Applause and cheers chest. Allegedly, when the spread of Islam, sheikhs saman studying ancient Malay dance, then bring back through the motion, accompanied by poems facilitate the propagation of Islam for the sake of preaching. In the present context, a religious ritual dance which is still used as a medium to convey messages preaching through the performances.

Saman dance one dance that is quite unique, because it only shows the motion of applause and other movements, like rocking motion, kirep, Lingang, surang-filtered (all motion is the Gayo language). 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.

Dancer
In general, Saman played by a dozen or a dozen men. but the numbers must be odd. However, in subsequent developments, this dance is also played by women. Another opinion says this dance is danced less than 10 people, with details of eight dancers and two people as cue givers while singing. However, developments in the modern era requires that a dance would be more lively when danced by dancers with higher numbers. This is where the role of the Sheikh, he must regulate the movement and singing the Saman verses.

Costume or special clothing saman is divided in three parts:
· On the head: bulung pupil or tengkuluk basic black fabric square. Two aspects such as dress embroidered with threads, edit kepies.
· On the body: basic clothing / clothes filigree (the basic black dress, embroidered in white thread, green and red, embroidered with the waist portion kedawek and kekait, short-handed shirt) and sarong pants.
· In the hands of: the mask bracelet, handkerchief. Similarly, in the use of color, according to tradition contains certain values, because the color indicates the identity of the wearer. The colors reflect the compactness, wisdom, strength, courage and harmony.

Saman dance was very interesting. Saman dance performances are not only popular in our own country, but also popular in foreign countries such as Australia and Europe. Recently saman dance at shows in Australia to commemorate the tsunami catastrophe on December 26, 2006. Therefore, we should be proud of the arts that we have, and preserve it so as not to become extinct.

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Mappacci by Indigenous Buginese Bone

2011-11-11T14:32:00.000-08:00

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Mappacci traditional ceremony held at the time tudampenni, ahead of a ceremony / consent granted following day. Mappacci ceremony is one of the Bugis ceremonies in its implementation using henna leaves (Lawsania alba), or Pacci. Prior to this activity is carried out usually done first with mappanré temme (khatam Al-Quran) and barazanji. Pacci leaf is associated with a makananya paccing word is cleanliness and purity. Thus the implementation of hygiene mappacci implies purity of body and soul. As stated in the Bugis language expression which says that:
Mappacci iyanaritu gau 'ripakkéonroi nallari ade', mancaji gau 'mabbiasa, tampu' sennu-sennuang, nia ri 'akkatta madécéng mammuaréi naiyya nalétéi pammasé gods Séuwaé

The sequence and procedure mappacci are as follows:
Before the event begins mappacci, usually done padduppa (pickup) bride. Prospective brides are welcome by the Protocol or family spokesman:
Patarakkai mai tudangeng belo
Naripatudang Siapi siata
Taue silélé uttu patudangeng
Padattudang mappacci siléo-leo
Riwenni tudang mpenni kuaritu
Paccingi vain datu tudangeng belo
Ripatajang mai bottinngngé
Naripattéru cokkong ri lamming lakko Ulaweng
This expression means:
Prospective brides are welcome to the aisle. Aisle on the side of the companion. Sitting next to each other. They sat at night revelers tudampenni, mappacci to the king / queen nan beautiful bride. Lead and guide the king / queen of the aisle are studded with gold.

In the exercise equipment all of which prepared mappacci connote symbolic meanings such as:
• A pillow or pengalas head is placed in front of the bride and groom, who has a sense of respect or dignity, glory in Bugis language means mappakalebbi.
• Silk Sarong 7 pieces composed in the pillow which implies self-esteem.
• Above bnatal placed banana leaf that represents a continuous and sustainable life.
• Above the banana leaf is placed too jackfruit leaves as many as 7 or 9 sheets as permakna ménasa or expectations.
• A plate containing a roasted wenno ie until fluffy rice as a symbol of well-developed in accordance with the meaning of the language Bugisnya (mpenno rialéi).
• Tai children, Patti or meaningful as the candle lights torches, also be interpreted as a symbol of the life of a bee who always get along and not interfere with each other.
• Leaves a boyfriend or pacci as a symbol of cleanliness and purity. Use of this pacci indicates that the prospective bride was clean and pure in heart for taking ceremony the next day and the next life as a husband and wife until his death. Daunpacar or that have been mashed pacci is stored in the container bekkeng as permaknaan soul of unity or harmony in family life and community life.

Implementation

People who are asked to put on the bride pacci usually are the ones who have good social standing and have a life of a happy home life. All this implies that the prospective bride and groom later in life can live happily as they are put pacci on top of hers.
The number of people who put pacci into the hands of the bride is usually tailored to the social stratification of the prospective bride and groom themselves. For the highest nobility in number 2 x 9 persons or in terms of Bugis "duakkaséra". For middle-class aristocracy as much as 2 x 7 people or "duappitu". As for the classes below it can be 1 or 1 x 9 x 7 people.

How to give to prospective brides pacci are as follows:

Taken pacci little leaf that has been refined (has formed rounded so practical), then put the leaves and rubbed into the hands of the prospective bride. First to your right hand, then left palm, then accompanied with prayers hopefully someday bride can live happily. Then the person who has given pacci handed cigarettes as homage. Previously treated to betel which has been folded along with everything in it. But because it is now rare people who eat betel then replaced with a cigarette.

Once a indo-time 'botting wenno scatter to prospective memepelai or those who put daunpacar can also scatter wenno was accompanied with prayer. Usually the ceremony is preceded by the reading of the litany mappacci as expressions of gratitude to Allah SWT and to Nabiyullah praise for the blessings of Islam Muhammad.
After all finished laying to the palms pacci bride then guests were treated to a traditional cakes are placed in bosara.

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Upacara Aruh Ganal (Aruh Ganal ceremony)

2011-11-11T13:49:00.000-08:00

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Aruh Ganal ceremony is a ritual found in Dayak tribe in the mountains of Mount Meratus. Hill tribes who frequently perform this ceremony, among others Mancabung area, Harakit, Balawaian, Batung, Blood Lake, and Ranai.

Ganal Aruh means Kenduri Large (aruh = feast, Ganal = large). So the ceremony was conducted on a large scale by all citizens of the village and attended by invitation from other villages. Named aruh Ganal because there is also a tradition of small aruh called baatur Dahar. Baatur Dahar is usually only done in a family environment. Ganal aruh festive done depends the economic situation of residents in the village, as its size is the harvest of rice, beans, and other staple crops. If the results are many and good crop it will be a ceremony was held aruh Ganal, vice versa if the harvest is less successful then held aruh quite small or even not held at all.

The objective of this Ganal aruh as an expression of gratitude for the gifts bestowed by the Almighty, at the same time begging the years to come have a bountiful harvest, kept away from danger and destruction of plant creatures.

Operation time

Ganal Aruh basically done once a year, but if the customary deliberation assume that the population much less income, then aruh Ganal not implemented in that year. Implementation time after harvest which usually falls in July and August. To determine the date and the date was decided in village meetings led by the Head of Indigenous assisted by Head of Village. In determining the date noted in the young, ranging between 1 to 15, this corresponds to a symbol that the fortune will increase if carried out on these dates.

Preparation Ceremony

Place of execution of the ceremony is in the Central Peoples. Preparation aruh batarah day begins with the day before the ceremony begins. Day means the day batarah starting work, prepare everything, to make the ceremony supplies, preparing offerings. The job must be completed in one day.

Equipment The most important ceremony is Lang

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Rumah Bubungan Tinggi (The house ridge High) - one of banjar traditional house

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Rumah bubungan tinggi Teluk Selong Martapura

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The house ridge High is one of the tribe of Banjar traditional house (house Banjar) in South Kalimantan and
arguably is the Banjar House icon for this type of house most famous for being the mascot of a typical custom home province of South Kalimantan.

Characteristics
According to Tim MOEC South Kalimantan, its features:
Sindang sky roof without ceiling
Up the stairs is always odd
Field Pamedangan given circumference with carved Rasi Cage.
Construction

Construction of Banjar traditional house or home ba-anjung made with wood material. Natural factors that are full of Borneo jungle has provided abundant material for their construction, ie wood.

In accordance with the shape and construction of Banjar traditional house is the only kayulah which is the right material and in accordance with the construction of the building.

Basic Construction Section

Basic construction of Banjar traditional house can be divided into several sections, namely:
Body building that extends straight forward, is the main building.
Building attached to the left and right called anjung.
The high ridge of the roof ridge melancip called High.
Ridge of the roof that extends to the front roof Sindang called Heaven
Ridge of the roof that extends to the rear roof Hambin called Cloud).

The main building that extends the body continues to the front is divided into rooms that tiered floor.

Room
The rooms are tiered floor is:
Palatar (hall or terrace), the front room which is the first room of the house after climbing the stairs to enter. Square footage of this room is 7 x 3 meters. Palatar called Pamedangan.
Panampik Kacil, which is a rather small room after entering through the front door of the Face Lawang. The floors higher than the floor palatar. Threshold here is called Watun Greeting floor. This spacious room is 7 x 3 meters.
Panampik hands of the room is more spacious than panampik kacil. The floor was also higher than the previous room. Threshold is called Watun peddling floor.
Panampik Basar or sling faint, that the room is facing the middle wall (Banjar: Tawing Halat). The floors also higher than the previous floor. The floor was called WatunJajakan threshold, equal to the threshold at Panampik Tangah floor. Spacious room 7 x 5 meters.
In Palidangan or sling, the space inside of the house is bounded by panampik Basar. Palidangan floor level with the floor panampik Basar (but there are also some houses that make the floor panampik Basar palidangan lower than the floor). Because second base is in Tawing door halat not get to the bottom floor of the watun here called Watun Langkahan. Spacious rooms are 7 x 7 meters. Inside this room there Palidangan large pillars supporting the high ridge (number 8 bars). These poles are called Tihang Pitugur or Tihang Master.
Panampik In or Panampik Down, which is in a fairly large room with a floor surface is lower than the floor palidangan and the same height as the floor surface panampik Tangah. Threshold is also referred to the floor with Watun peddling. Spacious room 7 x 5 meters.
Padapuran or Mix, which is the last room the rear of the building. Surface of the floor is lower than panampik also below. The floor is called Watun cascade threshold. Sometimes Watun cascade was quite high so often in places that were given for ascending and descending stairs. The room is divided into sections padapuran atangan (the cook) and grate (a dry wood fire), pajijiban and pagaduran (washing dishes or clothes). This spacious room is 7 x 3 meters.

Size
About the size of the height, width and length of each Banjar traditional house in general is relatively different. This is caused by the size at that time based on size or span fathoms.
Fathoms or inch size is actually taken from the hands of homeowners themselves; so that every house has a different size.
There is a belief in there that says that every measure should be the count of odd numbers is odd.
Odd sum is not only seen in terms of length and width, but also up to the amount of decoration steps, stairs, kites and other peaks.
If measured, then the length of the main building Banjar traditional house in general is 31 meters wide is the main building is 7 meters wide and anjung each 5 meters.
Ground floor of the pit about 2 feet below anjung and palidangan; while the distance of the lowest floor of an average of 1 meter, which is under the floor space palatar.

Spatial & fittings
Traditional house spatial High ridge distinguishes the three types of space that is open space, half open and the space within.

Open space consists of yard or porch, which is further divided into front and surambi surambi welcome.

Half-open space given the constellation called the Field Pamedangan fence.

While in the room is divided into Pacira and Panurunan (Panampik Kacil), Paluaran (Panampik Basar), Paledangan (Panampik Panangah) consisting of Palidangan In, Right and Anjung Anjung Kiwa, and Panampik Mix (kitchen).

The following will briefly described the situation room and completeness;

Surambi
In front of the face is usually there lumpangan surambi place of water to wash the feet. At the front there is also a place surambi other water for washing pambilasan usually a jar.

Pamedangan
This room is a higher floor, surrounded by a fence constellation. Usually in this space there is a long pair of chairs.

Pacira and Panurunan (Panampik Kacil)
Once inside Pacira be obtained Tanggui Basar and Tanggui kacil in the left direction, whereas the right direction there is scull, rowing, and spear pananjak Duha. On the right wing there is a bailer room, slippers and sandals hanging in Balabat Panurunan. For lighting fixtures in this room there are two chandeliers.

Paluaran (Panampik Basar)
The room is big enough to use for a variety of family activities and community still lacks an Halat Tawing space that separates the Palidangan can be opened. In the middle in front Tawing Halat is located sideboard. On it a bit sideways to the left and right antlers hanging there. In the middle of the room there are two chandeliers. The floor mats and completeness given moves like paludahan, Kapit and glasses, parapen, rehal.

Palidangan (Panampik Panangah)
This room consists of Paledangan In and Anjung Kiwa - Anjung Right. Function space with Paluaran, but usually reserved for women. Here there is a large wardrobe fittings, cabinets blind, kanap, pitcher. The floor was given Hambal as a cushion.

Anjung Right - Anjung Kiwa
Right Anjung room is well equipped break room with makeup and accessories of worship. While Anjung Kiwa is a place of birth and place of care for the bodies. Here also was given equipment such as cabinets, beds, tables and others.

Coherent (the kitchen)
In addition to the cooking equipment and activities, unified space is also used for storing foodstuffs. General supplies contained in it is the kitchen, kitchen cabinets, pambanyuan, cabinets, tajau, mats and swing the child.

Architectural form and space division of traditional houses have in common principles of High ridge between each other, with small differences are not meaningful.

From this it can be seen that the traditional house has a high ridge attachment to traditional values people.

So although at first the form is intended to meet the demands of function and adaptation to the environment, but because it is repeated then the functional form is transformed into a traditional shape.

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The Dayak burial process Maanyan

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After one of the Dayak tribe then declared dead Maanyan, gong playing several times as a sign of one community member who died. Soon after local residents came to the house of the family who died while carrying donations for solemnization purposes such as pork, chicken, rice, money, oil, and others are in the Dayak language called nindrai Maanyan.

Some men went into the forest to fetch firewood and felling trees hiyuput (special trees gently) to make coffins. The whole wood was perforated with a pick ax or hatchet is designed like a boat but wear cap wear. In this case the body will be laid on his back, was named rarung coffin.
A person who is declared dead until his body was washed clean, then given clothes as neat as possible. The corpse was laid straight on a mat on which tensioned fabric bamban lalangit. Right at the end of the head and toe wall lamps or candles lit. Then the assembled relatives who died facing the corpse, then held retrieval tip of the hair, the nails, the tips of the eyebrows, eyelashes tip, and the clothing of the dead ends collected into one put into a place called cupu. All devices were called Rapu who at the time of burial of the deceased will be placed above the grave with a depth of approximately half a meter.

Exactly at 24.00 midnight corpses put in rarung while gong is sounded many times the term nyolok. At the time it will present wadian, pasambe, Damang, pengulu customs, head village, mantir and other relatives to face the inclusion bodies into rarung.

Pasambe charge of preparing all necessary equipment and supplies as well as for the dead that will be included with him into the grave. While on duty Wadian said all the advice and instruction to amirue (spirit / ghost) the dead are not lost on the trip and get to the new world. Wadian here also served to feed the dead with food that has been provided along with kinangan betel nut, tobacco and others.

If the narrative wadian has been completed it is time people take off the coffin to the cemetery. At the time of departure as relatives wept for love affection to the dead. Showed unwillingness to part but what has come to power tatau Matei and compassion and reason to remember all the good deeds of the dead while in the mortal world.

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BATAK'S WEDDING

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Basically, the Indigenous Peoples Wedding & Wedding Batak, contains a sacred value. Said to be sacred because the Batak Marriage understanding, meaningful sacrifice for parboru (the bride) because he "sacrificed" to give a human life is his daughter who lives with others paranak party (the groom), which became big later on, so that the men also have to appreciate the sacrifice / offering one's life also is to slaughter an animal (cow or buffalo), which then becomes a meal (traditional food) in the performance ulaon / Traditional Wedding it.
As proof that the meal / food customs are intact animal, the man must give up certain parts of the animal (head, neck, circular ribs, groin, buttocks with his tail still attached, Hatu, heart etc.). Section called Tudu-Tudu sipanganon (customary food mark), which became the later portion distributed to the parties who are entitled, as a sign of respect or legitimacy according to the functions (custom order) existence / presence in the custom event, called parjuhut.

Before the mission / missionaries came and the Batak still embrace religious traditions, ox or buffalo that this cut (at that time there has been no pinahan Lobu) not just be the best and selected by the datu. Perhaps this illustrates that the animal is an animal offered as a choice of sign / symbol of appreciation for the sacrifices these women. How to cut it too is not arbitrary, must once cut / slice the neck once a cow / buffalo and disakasikan parboru (usually borunya) if the cutting is done in place paranak (ditaruhon sell). If cuts in place parboru (dialap sell), paranak own herd bulls / buffaloes were alive parboru place. Meat of animals that is the staple food "parjuhut" in the traditional wedding ceremony (show it). Both the custom event is held in place paranak or parboru, food / juhut remains paranak that carry / present

If food without namargoar customary but not food however the food delicious and let rambingan many types makananannya it. Instead "Tudu namargoar/tudu- sipanagnaon" without "juhutnya" not namrgoar but "namargoar rambingan" purchased from the market. If this happens in places paranak meaningful "paranak" has been harassing parboru, if the funds in place parboru (dialap Jula) parboru own abusive himself. From observations of this kind of thing has happened twice in Batam, which shows how unlikely it is understood the noble custom.

The assumption events Customary Marriages & Marriage Batakrumit and long-winded is a misnomer, insofar as it held in accordance pemahamn and noble customs value itself. He is an advanced complicated and wordy because pamaham or be held according to taste.

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Gobak sodor

2011-11-10T05:54:00.000-08:00

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Galah asin, Galasin, or gobak Sodor is a kind of game regions of Indonesia. This game is a game group consisting of two groups, where each team consists of 3-5 people. The essence of the game is facing the opponent that can not pass through the line to the last line back and forth, and to win the entire group should complete the process back and forth within a predetermined area of the field.

The game is usually played on the badminton court with reference lines that exist or can be by using a rectangular field with a size of 9 x 4 m which is divided into 6 sections. The boundary line of each section is usually marked with chalk. Group members who had a turn to keep the field is divided into two, namely members of the group who keep the line horizontal and vertical lines. For group members who have a duty to keep the horizontal lines, then they will try to hinder their opponents are also trying to pass the boundary line which has been determined as a free boundary. For group members who have a duty to maintain the vertical line (usually only one person), then this person has access to the entire vertical line located in the middle of the field. This game is very exciting and extremely difficult because each person must always be on guard and ran as fast as possible if necessary to achieve victory.

if the foreign main makassar name. a player acts as a launcher (captain). this game is fun to train agility, strategy, speed, and ingenuity.

This game is also one of the many traditional games played by children the 1990s. Even including by children in the past. And today, this game seems to have found rare in urban areas. Even in the village and the village began scarce.

Gobak game Sodor is the type of game should be played in groups by many people. The game is played by two opposing groups (hostile), where each team consists of 3-5 people.

The essence of the game is facing the opponent that can not pass through the line to the last line back and forth. To win the whole group must complete the process back and forth within a predetermined area of the field.

The game is usually played on the badminton court with reference lines that exist or can be by using a rectangular field with a size of 9 x 4 m which is divided into 6 sections. The boundary line of each section is usually marked with chalk.

Members of the group whose turn it is to keep the field is divided into two, namely members of the group who keep the line horizontal and vertical lines. For group members who have a duty to keep the horizontal lines, then they will try to hinder their opponents are also trying to pass the boundary line which has been determined as a free boundary. For group members who have a duty to maintain the vertical line (usually only one person), then this person has access to the entire vertical line located in the middle of the field. This game is very exciting and extremely difficult because each person must always be on guard and ran as fast as possible if necessary to achieve victory.

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Tops/ Gasing/ Gangsing

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Tops / Gangsing is a toy that can rotate on the shaft and berkesetimbangan at some point. Top is oldest toys found at various archaeological sites and still be recognizable. In addition to the toys of children and adults, also tops used for gambling and divination fate.

Most tops are made of wood, although often made of plastic, or other materials. Wood carved and shaped up to be the body of a top. Strap tops are generally made of nylon, while the top rope traditionally made from the bark of trees. The length of strap tops vary depending on the length of the arms of people who play.

Tops from Japan

Movement tops based on the gyroscopic effect. Tops typically spinning staggered for a few moments until the interaction part of leg (axis) with the ground making it erect. After the tops spinning upright for a while, angular momentum and gyroscopic effect is reduced little by little, until finally the body fell to the ground roughly.

A variety of top names

Some regions have different terms to refer to a top. Community of West Java and Jakarta called gangsing or panggal. Lemur communities menamaninya Lampung, East Kalimantan residents call it begasing, whereas in the Moluccas called Apiong and in the West Nusatenggara named Maggasing. Only the people in Jambi, Bengkulu, West Sumatra, and Riau Islands Tanjungpinang calling a top. Maggasing name or well known community aggasing Bugis in South Sulawesi. While society Bolaang Mongondow in North Sulawesi region known by the name Paki tops. East Javanese call kazoos as chuckle. While in Yogyakarta, tops called with two different names. If made of bamboo called gangsingan, and if made of wood named pathon.

Top form

Spinner has a variety of forms, depending on the region. There is a rounded oval, some shaped like a heart, cone, cylinder, there is also shaped like a flying saucer. Tops consist of the head, the body and the feet (pivot). However, the shape, size danbgain tops, varies according to each area.
Tops of bamboo

Tops in Ambon (apiong) has a head and neck. But generally, tops in Jakarta and West Java only has the head and its apparent axis, made of nails or metal. While the top pivot Natuna, not visible.

Types of tops
Tops can be divided into a top penalty of sound, play and compete at contest.

Top game
How to play the top, it is not difficult. Importantly, top players should not hesitate when thrown to the ground kazoos.
How to:
Tops in the holding in his left hand, right hand while holding the rope.
Wrap the strap on the top, starting from the pivot to the body of a top. convolution strong while spinning.

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Tarombo Batak

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Tarombo Batak is genealogy a patrilineal lineage in the Batak tribes. It is the duty of society to know the Batak ethnic genealogy to find out the location of kinship especially those in philosophy Dalihan Natolu.

Batak king and his descendants

Tarombo the Kings of Batak (genealogical lineage Batak tribes) starting from an individual named Raja Batak.

The slope of King Batak living in Pusuk Buhit, Sianjur Mulamula, his name. So that the area / slope Pusuk Buhit arguably the area of ethnic origin Indonesia, Batak, which then spread to various parts, both Indonesia and the world.

The Raja Batak (king of batak) has 2 (two) sons, namely:
    Teachers Tatea Month (Naimarata)
    King Isumbaon

Teachers Tatea Month has 5 (five) sons, namely:
    King Biakbiak
    Saribu King
    Limbong Mulana
    Sagala King
    Glare King

King Biakbiak
Biakbiak King is the eldest son of Guru Tatea Month.
King Biakbiak or also known as Raja Uti not have offspring.

Saribu King
Saribu King is the second son of Guru Tatea Month.
Saribu King has 2 (two) sons born to 2 (two) wife. The first wife of King is Siboru Pareme Saribu who gave birth and the second wife of King Lontung Saribu Nai Mangiring Sea King is the King who gave birth Borbor.

King Lontung
King Lontung have 7 (seven) sons, namely:
    Sinaga, lowering Sinaga clan and its branches
    Situmorang, lowering Situmorang clan and its branches
    Pandiangan, lowering Perhutala and King Sonang and its branches
    Nainggolan, lowering Nainggolan clan and its branches: Hutabalian, Lumbanraja, Lumbantungkup
    Simatupang, lowering Togatorop clan, Sianturi and Siburian
    Arita, lowering clan Ompu Sunggu, Rajagukguk, and Simaremare
    Siregar, lowering Siregar clan and its branches

King Borbor
Descendants of King Borbor forming clumps called Borbor unity consisting of clans Pasaribu, Coal, Harahap, Parapat, Matondang, Sipahutar, Tarihoran, Saruksuk, Lubis, Coal, Pulungan, Hutasuhut, Cape and Daulay. Meanwhile, Nai time Mangiring still alive, he and his brother-in-law (brother-sister Sariburaja), Limbongmulana, Sagala Lau King and the King made a covenant called "frontier" which states that "pomparan" them all, so-called "Borbor Marsada ". Here the derivative of Boru Pareme not participate.

Limbong Mulana
Descendants Limbong Mulana as the third son of Guru Tatea Moon, until now kept the clan Limbong.

Sagala King
Sagala descendant of King as the fourth son remained on the Moon Teacher Tatea Sagala clan.

Glare King
Glare as the youngest son of King Teacher Tatea Month lower Malau clan and its branches.

King Isumbaon
Isumbaon is the second son of King / Raja Batak youngest. King Isumbaon has 3 (three) sons, namely:
    Mr. Sorimangaraja
    King Asiasi
    Cage Somalidang
Specifically the descendants of King Asiasi and Cage Somalidang until now not known for sure who their descendants. Some say, well Somalidang Cage Cage Sobaoa. The definition of "cage sobaoa" is actually a man but the inborn qualities of women, or effeminate. King is being said to roam Asiasi ("adventure") to Aceh.

Mr. Sorimangaraja
Mr. Sorimangaraja has 3 (three) sons, namely:
    Mr. King Nabolon, born of Sorimangaraja wife, Nai Ambaton (first name, Boru Paromas / Boru Antingantingsabungan)
    Datu Pejel / Masters Sorbadijae, born of Sorimangaraja wife, Nai Rasaon (first name, Boru Bidinglaut)
    Mr. Sorbadibanua, born of Sorimangaraja wife, Nai Suanon / Nai Tungkaon (first name, Boru Parsanggul Haomasan)
Naiambaton (should / original Ambaton Nai) and Nairasaon (should / originals Nai Rasaon) not preceded by the word "King". Perhaps, that meant "king" is a MALE pomparannya. Because both the mother. So there should be an exchange where the syllable, not the "king pomparan naiambaton or nairasan" but should be a "king pomparan ambaton ni nai" or king pomparan rasaon ni nai "and so on. The word" Nai "in the original Batak language is dialing (a sort of" degree "). Because Nai said for a mother and says" Amani "for a father suggests that they go up a level in the social status of society in the sense of the mother and the father is concerned with day-to-day called the child's name first, separated from the male or female. But to the father, in front of the child's name, first they will be added "Amani", such as the TSB is the first child flower, then the father called a day-to-day, "Amani Flowers". While the mother's day-to-day called "Nai Flowers", because child- The first of the marriage they were both given the name of the Flowers. In the area / region p. Samosir this is considered very elementary, but very important in ethical speaking, communication and social-community everyday. People who call other people to call "degree", feel respect for the person and the person who will feel called upon to feel respected. For those of us who already live in the city, we are called by the name of our small, no problem. Another case with people back home who are still bound by old traditions from generation to generation . People in the village will feel plong, free, comfortable and not overwhelmed, when calling someone with a degree. The example above, Amani Flowers for the father and Nai Flowers for the mother.

The case of two names that were given koment above. Nai Ambaton ("panggoaran"), smaller names are the earrings Boru cockfighting / Boru Paromas (daughter of Master Tatea Moon, "mar pariban" / "sisters" with the Boru Pareme) first wife of Mr. Ompu Sorimangaraja (son of King Isumbaon ). Children who are born of the Boru Paromas / Nai Ambaton, one, named Mr. King Ompu Nabolon; but there are writers who gave his name Ompu Sorbadijulu sir. Mr. O children Nabolon here the Bolontua (Simbolon - entirely), Tambatua - gave birth to many clans, Saragitua - gave birth to many clans, and Muntetua - who also produced many clans. Estimation of current into the 70's clan called Parna (Parsadaan Nai Ambaton) "na boloni".

Was the second wife Sorimangaraja Bidinglaut Boru, who then "mar-panggoaran" Nai Rasaon. Gave birth to one child, named Datu Pejel; but some writers mention his name Ompu Sorbadijae sir. Her children were two, who were born at once in one "lambutan" named King and King Mangarerak Manage. Pomparan King Mangarerak whole clan is Manurung; while pomparan King Manage, is entirely clans Sitorus, Sirait and Butarbutar. Long story / "turiturian" behind the mention of these four genera.

The third wife is Nai Sorimangaraja Suanon / Nai Tungkaon, his first name is Boru Parsanggul Haomasan. In tarombo pomparan Tateabulan Teachers, various literature this name is not written. This mother gave birth to one child, named Mr. Sorbadibanua. From Mr. Sorbadibanua boys were born 8 children, no one's Bagotnipohan, its derivatives including "Hula-hula boy manjae" SBY, family Aulia Pohan. One more among the top 8 was no Silahi cockfighting, including Letjend (PRN) TB Silalahi, Watimpres members of SBY. One more of the eight it was King Sobu, the origin of clans Sitompul, the King Hasibuan then (in addition to still exist Hasibuan) lowers Hutabarat clans (the King Nabarat), Panggabean (again branched with Simorangkir), Hutagalung, Huta Toruan (ie forked clans Hutapea-Tarutung/Silindung & Lumbantobing). Note: there is also Hutapea in Laguboti, but has its own tarombo.

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Gorontalo Traditional Wedding

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Gorontalo Traditional Wedding has own characteristics. Because the population of Gorontalo province has a population that is almost entirely converted to Islam, is certainly upholds the customs rules of Islam. For that there motto is always held by the public ie Gorontalo, "Adati Sareati hula hula - hula hula Sareati to Allah's Book," which means, Indigenous based by Personality, Personality based by Qur'aan. The influence of Islam became the unwritten law that governs all life Gorontalo based by Islamic society. Including customary marriages in Gorontalo highly nuanced Islamic. The procession of traditional marriage ceremony performed according to the appropriate stage or Lenggota Lo Marriage. The first stage is called Mopoloduwo Secret, which is where the parents of the men went to the residence of her parents to obtain the blessing of the marriage of their children. If both agree, then the specified time to carry out the proposal or Tolobalango.
Tolobalango is officially making a proposal which was attended by stakeholders and Indigenous Affairs Authorities of the family through a spokeswoman for the family man or Lundthu Dulango Layio envoy and spokesperson for women's families or Lundthu Dulango Walato, Submission of intent proposal rhyme-rhyme sung by the beautiful. The proposal does not mention the cost of Gorontalo Customary marriages (Tonelo) by the grooms family envoy, but most importantly express or Maharu Mahar and delivery of the event to be executed next.

At the agreed time in the event Tolobalango the next procession was led property or inter-dowry, called Depito Dutu Gorontalo area consisting of a package of dowry, a complete package of traditional cosmetic Gorontalo and modern cosmetics, plus a set of dress of the bride, and various fruit- fruits and herbs or dilonggato.

All of dowry is loaded in a vehicle that was decorated like a boat called the Kola - Kola. The procession was brought from the home delivery Yiladiya (residence / house king) grooms to the bride's house Yiladiya lacks the customary gendering and tambourine percussion accompaniment Tinilo group sang traditional songs that have been hereditary Gorontalo, which contains the flattery, appeals and the prayer of salvation in the home life of the world and the hereafter.

customary marriage Gorontalo On 3 nights before the Akad Nikah ceremony was held a series of engagement or Mopotilandahu night. The event was preceded by Khatam Quran, in the process meant that the bride has graduated or completed mengajinya by reading 'Wadhuha' Letter to Lahab. Followed by Molapi Saronde the dance performed by the prospective groom and the father or male guardian. This dance uses a scarf. Father and the groom in turn menarikannya, while the prospective bride watched from a distance or from the room.

For prospective groom is a means to look or peek at his future wife, the term in the Gorontalo area called Molile Huali. With this dance groom steal the loot of view to see the candidate. Saronde begins with marked beating tambourines accompanied by songs Tulunani composed his poems in Arabic which is also chant prayers for salvation.

Then the bride was accompanied by a companion show of traditional dances or Tidi Loilodiya Tidi Daa. This dance illustrates the courage and conviction to face the storm that will occur later biila menage. After Tidi danced the dance, the bride sat down again to the altar and the groom and his entourage customary holders and their families back home.

The next day Indigenous Stakeholders implement the Akad Nikah, as the top event where the bride will put together a legitimate role in the bonds of marriage according to Islamic Sharia. By way of a half squat and the prince pledged bridegroom Ijab Kabul and dowry has been agreed by both parties families. The event was then closed with prayer as a sign of gratitude for the smooth running of this marriage ceremony.

Footnote:

Traditional Wedding in Gorontalo is necessary to preserve, as it contains the value - the value of high culture. Indigenous Gorontalo is increasingly contaminated with the changing times. Look where - where marriages without passing again in Gorontalo Gorontalo customary procession. This is caused by several factors. Among them, many young people today are reluctant to learn the customs of marriage Gorontalo. So the heritage is increasingly forgotten, in the absence of regeneration successor lo Adati Hulondhalo.

For those of you who plan to marry Indigenous Gorontalo (lo Adati Hulodhalo) or Indigenous Limboto (Adati Limutu Lo) for a woman should be good at reading the Qur'an and dancing Tidi while for a man must be able to bring dance Molapi Saronde. Gorontalo area and outside the community who are interested in studying the culture and adapt Gorontalo marriage can come to TMII or open the official website of the local government of Gorontalo Province.

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Mepantigan – Balinese Martial Art - Mud Wrestling Made in Bali

2011-11-09T04:11:00.000-08:00

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Mud Wrestling Made in Bali
The faint solar drown her round on the western horizon. Day started the night in mid-August. At the same time, in Sibang Kaja, Badung regency, Bali, was an activity is just beginning. On the ground muddy rice fields, the two men beefy Caucasians: Paul and Guy, ready to compete. Both bare-chested. And on top of their heads attached udeng (Balinese headbands). While the lower body, from navel to the feet, wrapped in parchment (Balinese sarongs).
For a moment kelian (Balinese language meaning the referee) gave orders, sign the match begins. Approximately one minute, two male Caucasians were then ngigel (Balinese language means dancing). A moment later, when the game begins, both fighters were seen trying hard slamming each other mutually. Two minutes struggling, Guy visible above the wind. "Bluug!" The voice sounded loud thump when Guy Paul managed to slam on the muddy ground.
Instantly, too, splashing mud splattered faces and clothing spectators seated around the arena. Especially the audience who sat in the front row. Although gross tekena brown stains, none of the angry crowd. They actually cheering Paul, who at that time to look funny. "Fight on, do not give up," shouted the audience cheering.
In the second half, Paul looked aggressive British citizen tried to slam rivals. But his hard work was wasted. Until the end of the second half, Paul had not yet managed to slam a rival who is also British nationality.
At the end of the game, two judges gave a clear victory for Guy. "Sports mepantigan this unique and fun," Paul commented.
That evening, Paul and Guy are two of dozens of foreign nationals who come into the championship participants titled? First Open Championship Mepantigan Bali?. International championship was held over two days, 15 to 16 August. In addition to participants from the UK, there are also participants from the United States, Switzerland, Australia, Denmark, Norway, South Korea, and Japan. Also, of course, the participants from within the country.
Generally, foreign participants are expatriates who have long lived in Bali and some foreign tourists in the country are familiar mepantigan, such as Denmark. "The high interest of participants mepantigan, especially foreign participants, be evidence that mepantingan potentially a sport that can be accepted globally," said Chairman of the Championship Committee, Putu Witsen Widjaya, told Gatra.
Mepantigan is the original martial arts of Bali. First introduced on August 15, 2003. Mepantigan name is taken from the language area of Bali, which is pantig which means rock. So, literally, can be interpreted mepantigan slamming each other.
In general, sports mepantigan not much different from wrestling. Calculation system was almost the same value. Fighter who managed to slam the opponent gets a point value. The difference is, the media arena mepantigan more unique, the muddy rice field soil. Mepantigan match held two rounds and each round lasts three minutes.
Putu Witsen, mepantigan originator, explaining that mepantigan is a blend of sports, arts, and traditions. As typical, the fighters must use a traditional Balinese dress udeng and Kamen.
All instructions and game rules to use Balinese language. Classification of the contested class using the name of the fruit that grow in Bali, such as barking for a class of men 50 kg-58 kg and sabo or dark for a class of men 58 kg-65 kg.
The fighters compete to the accompaniment of gamelan music of Bali. "We use the language and music of Bali that have attributes that distinguish mepantigan with sports from other countries, like Korea's taekwondo or judo from Japan," said Putu Witsen.
At the time of the delay time with a game in the next game, spectators were treated to traditional arts, such as beleganjur gamelan, Balinese dance, and other artistic attractions. Long pause there was no clear time limit.
Meanwhile, the selection of a muddy rice field soil as the arena is not without meaning. Here there is the concept of Goddess Sri. From the past until now, the people of Bali known as Dewi Sri, the goddess of rice or a goddess of fertility. Therefore, before the game begins, usually a religious leader to lead the ritual in Hindu religion to pay homage to the Goddess Sri.
Dewi Sri and rice, according to Putu Witsen, very close to the life of the Balinese people. Understandably, Bali is known as an agricultural area, and fields to be instrumental in elevating the welfare of the people of Bali. ? Mepantigan want to raise the local wisdom that actually there all the time,? Bali said the man was born December 25, 1970.
Places mepantigan rated Head of Sub Area Promotion and Tourism Destination Bali, West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (ministry), Putu Ngurah, as a positive thing. Parties to any ministry, said Putu Ngurah, strongly supports that promote regional and local cultural traditions. "I hope, mepantigan art can be a sport that can suck tourism tourists come to Bali," he said. And of course it work the Visit Indonesia Year.

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Kolintang

2011-11-08T12:28:00.000-08:00

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Indonesia is an archipelago that is rich in diverse cultures. Many cultures have fought for its existence in order to remain in existence and is recognized worldwide. Call it kolintang, musical instruments tradisioanal of Minahasa is ogled Malaysia to sell a flagship tourism asset. Historically used by residents kolintang Minahasa during a ritual ceremony to worship ancestral spirits. Along with the influx of Christian missionaries who brought the Netherlands, where kolintang pressed and finally began to disappear. Then start again heard until after World War II, then a blind artist from Minahasa is Nelwan Kutuuk set the tone by tone kolintang universal music.
Kolintang naming comes from the tone it produces, ie the barrel to a low tone, pliers for the tone is, and important for high notes. In the language of the Minahasa region, an invitation to play this instrument reads "mangemo kumolintang", which means let us bertong-ting-tang. To simplify pronunciation hence the term kolintang.
Kolintang formerly consisted only of a few pieces of wood are placed lined up on both legs stretched straight player who sits forward on the ground. Then the players legs replaced with banana stems or sometimes replaced with a rope. The use of chest resonator was implemented at the time of Prince Diponegoro disposed to Manado in 1830, allegedly joined gamelan equipment brought this group.
At first kolintang consists of a single melody with diatonic tone composition, tones within two octaves, and as an accompaniment used string instruments such as guitar, ukulele, and stringbas. In 1954 kolintang made two and a half octaves (still diatonic). In 1960 had risen to three and a half octaves (1 crotch, naturel, and 1 mol) and can play 2 people in one tool. Development continues kolintang good music quality tools, expansion of range tone, the shape of the resonator box (to improve the sound), as well as appearance. Currently kolintang made already reached 6 octaves with full chromatisch.
A kolintang 14-21 wooden slats have about 30-100 cm in length. Wood shorter generate charts (note) is high, otherwise a long wooden produce low notes. The wood is like a local wood, wooden eggs, bandaran, arbitrary, kakinik or the like (kind of wood is rather light but solid enough and the wood fibers arranged to form parallel lines). In the current development, good wood used is hibiscus wood and wood mountain chrysolite.
Kolintang itself there are four types, namely: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.
Kolintang music is not an individual game. It takes a minimum of 6 people music players, more details are needed 9 people. Kolintang One set consists of: melody (kolintang 1), a small companion (banjo kolintang), escort medium (ukulele kolintang), a great accompaniment (guitar kolintang 1), the accompaniment of 2 (guitar kolintang 2), small bass (Sello kolintang) , normal bass (bass kolintang), but it also features and bat boxes and covered kolintang.

Kolintang developments appear as traditional musical instruments of the world Indonesia is quite good. Many musical groups that play outside kolintang such as Singapore, Australia, Holland, Germany, the United States, Britain, and several other states. Most of kolintang too many coming from outside such as Australia, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, and others. Kolintang music game show for many performances-art performances, weddings, welcoming ceremonies, the inauguration, thanksgiving, and show the match. Harmony of the various tones sounded beautiful and mesmerizing his audience.

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Sasando

2011-11-08T12:20:00.000-08:00

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Indonesia is rich in an amazing variety of arts areas, including in it are a variety of traditional musical instruments with particularity bunyiannya. One instrument that must be considered to be maintained is a stringed instrument from Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara named Sasando, ie instruments that are found since the 15th century.

Sasando is a stringed musical instrument. Sasando form similar to other stringed instruments like guitar, violin, and harp. But its uniqueness is the main part sasando harp shaped like a long tube is usually made of bamboo. Sasando media have sound reflectors made of tree leaves gebang (a type of palm trees that grow on the island of Timor and Rote Island) which dilekuk a half circle.
Sasando tubular length is usually made of bamboo. Then in the middle, a circular from top to bottom are given the wedge-wedge, where the strings (the strings) stretched across the tube from top to bottom rests. Wedge-wedge gives a different tone on every string passages. Then the tube is placed sasando in a container made from a kind of woven palm leaves made out like a fan. This is where the resonant container sasando.

Sasando very unique sound when compared with the guitar, usually Sasando more varied. This is because sasando has 28 strings. That is why it is not easy because sasando play a player should be able to make sasando rhythm and feeling the exact tone of all the existing strings. Sasando with 28 strings is called sasando ankle, while the type of double Sasando has 56 strings, and some have 84 strings.

How to play sasando is to be picked like playing guitar. But sasando has no chord (key) and the strings should be plucked with both hands, making it more like a harp. Until now almost all the materials used to make sasando is original material, except the strings.

In fact, not many more people who can play this instrument. Older people are always proud to play a sasando for their children or in traditional ceremonies, complete with TiiLangga hats, clothing and traditional dances, so many have died. Meanwhile the younger generation not many people know much less interested in simply learning to play.

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Gamelan

2011-11-08T12:10:00.000-08:00

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Gamelan is a musical ensemble from Indonesia, typically from the islands of Bali or Java, featuring a variety of instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, drums and gongs; bamboo flutes, bowed and plucked strings. Vocalists may also be included.

The term refers more to the set of instruments than to the players of those instruments. A gamelan is a set of instruments as a distinct entity, built and tuned to stay together – instruments from different gamelan are generally not interchangeable.
The word gamelan comes from the Javanese word gamels, meaning "to strike or hammer", and the suffix an, which makes the root a collective noun.

History of gamelan music

The gamelan predates the Hindu-Buddhist culture that dominated Indonesia in its earliest records and instead represents a native art form. The instruments developed into their current form during the Majapahit Empire. In contrast to the heavy Indian influence in other art forms, the only obvious Indian influence in gamelan music is in the Javanese style of singing.

In Javanese mythology, the gamelan was created by Sang Hyang Guru in Saka era 167 (c. AD 230), the god who ruled as king of all Java from a palace on the Maendra mountains in Medangkamulan (now Mount Lawu). He needed a signal to summon the gods and thus invented the gong. For more complex messages, he invented two other Gongs, thus forming the original gamelan set.

The earliest image of a musical ensemble is found on the 8th century Borobudur temple, Central Java. Musical instruments such as the bamboo flute, bells, drums in various sizes, lute, and bowed and plucked string instruments were identified in this image. However it lacks metallophones and xylophones. Nevertheless, the image of this musical ensemble is suggested to be the ancient form of the gamelan.

In the palaces of Java are the oldest known ensembles, the Munggang and Kodokngorek gamelans, apparently from the 12th century. These formed the basis of a "loud style". A different, "soft style" developed out of the kemanak tradition and is related to the traditions of singing Javanese poetry, in a manner which is often believed to be similar to performance of modern bedhaya dance. In the 17th century, these loud and soft styles mixed, and to a large extent the variety of modern gamelan styles of Bali, Java, and Sunda resulted from different ways of mixing these elements. Thus, despite the seeming diversity of styles, many of the same theoretical concepts, instruments, and techniques are shared between the styles.

Varieties of gamelan ensembles
Varying forms of gamelan ensembles are distinguished by their collection of instruments and use of voice, tunings, repertoire, style, and cultural context. In general, no two gamelan ensembles are the same, and those that arose in prestigious courts are often considered to have their own style. Certain styles may also be shared by nearby ensembles, leading to a regional style.

The varieties are generally grouped geographically, with the principal division between the styles favored by the Balinese, Javanese, and Sundanese peoples. The Madurese also had their own style of gamelan, although it is no longer in use, and the last orchestra is kept at the Sumenep palace.[5] Sundanese gamelan is often associated with Gamelan Degung, a Sundanese musical ensemble that utilises a subset of modified gamelan instruments with a particular mode of pelog scale. Balinese gamelan is often associated with the virtuosity and rapid changes of tempo and dynamics of Gamelan gong kebyar, its best-known style. Other popular Balinese styles include Gamelan and kecak, also known as the "monkey chant." Javanese gamelan was largely dominated by the courts of the 19th century central Javanese rulers, each with its own style, but overall is known for a slower, more meditative style than that of Bali. Although Javanese gamelan can be made from steel, the better instruments are made of cast brass. The two kinds of instruments are tuned in different ways.

Outside of the main core on Java and Bali, gamelans have spread through migration and cultural interest, new styles sometimes resulting as well. Malay gamelans are designed in ways that are similar to the Javanese gamelan except they lack most of the elaborating instruments and are tuned in a near-equidistant slendro, often using a western Bb or C as a tuning basis. Javanese emigrants to Suriname play gamelan in a style close to that found in Central Javanese villages. Gamelan is also related to the Filipino kulintang ensemble. There is also a wide variety of gamelan in the West, including both traditional and experimental ensembles.

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2011-11-07T12:50:00.000-08:00

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In Balinese mythology, Leak is a wicked witch. Le ak means witches and evil means. Leak can only be seen at night by hunters shamans leak. In daylight he looks like a human being, while at night he was in the cemetery to look for organs in the human body uses to make magic potions. Magic potion that can change the shape of the leak into a tiger, monkey, pig or be like Rangda. If necessary he can also take organs from living people.

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It is told also that Leak can be either a human head with the organs that are still hanging in the head. Leak said to be flying to search for pregnant women, to then suck the blood of babies who are still in the womb. There are three well-known leak. Two of them were female and one male.
According to the beliefs of the Balinese, Leak is a human who practice bad magic and need blood to live embryos. It also said that Leak can transform himself into a pig or a ball of fire, while the shape Leyak who actually has a long tongue and sharp teeth. Some people say that Leak magic only works on the island of Bali, so Leak found only in Bali.
If someone stabbed Leak from the neck down toward the head when the head separated from his body, then Leak can not be reunited with his body. If the head is separated at a certain time period, then the Leak will die.
Mask leak with sharp teeth and long tongue that is also sometimes used as home decoration

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2011-11-07T12:45:00.000-08:00

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Rhythm really cool too cheerful. Make the body want to keep moving his unique melodic accompaniment. Not too difficult to learn and is one of the distinctive culture of our nation, Indonesia. Yes, especially if not the poco-poco dance!

Friend, in the edition of this World Heritage Archipelago, Indonesia Achievement team will be presenting interesting stories about the poco-poco dance. Hope u all can enjoy it! Expect this short post can add little to our knowledge about the cultural repertoire of their own country.

Because A Girl
Not unexpectedly, poco-poco dance has a history that is quite unique. It all stemmed from a banquet! At that time, an artist named Arie Ambon Ternate bloody Sapulette enamored of a girl who was brought dance tradition Yospan, Papua, and Wayase, Ambon. Instinctively he made a song from the melodic drum that accompanies the dance girl ..

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In ambonesse language:

Balenggang patapata,
Ngana pe goyang… pica-pica,
Ngana pe bodi… poco-poco,
Cuma ngana yang kita cinta
Cuma ngana yang kita sayang
Cuma ngana suka bikin pusing
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in indonesian language :

Jalannya berlenggang,
Goyangan badanmu… lincah,
Tubuhmu yang berisi dan lincah
Hanya kamu yang kucinta
Hanya kamu yang kusayang
Hanya kamu suka buat aku pusing
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ikn english :

Wiggle his way,
Shake your body ... agile,
Your body contains and agile
Only you the beloved
Only you dearest
Just like you make me dizzy ...)
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Thus, Arie is very enamored with the agility of a dancing girl, so get out the word poco-poco! And since then, dance with unison melody sung drum like the girl called poco-poco dance.
After Arie moved to Jakarta in 1995, he composed the song became popular throughout Indonesia and sung by famous singers, Yopie Latul. Poco-poco dance itself new popular around 2001.

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