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Ireng mask dance also known as Topeng Ireng or Dayakan (Javanese: ꦠꦺꦴꦥꦺꦁꦲꦶꦉꦁ) is a traditional Javanese art that developed in Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The main attraction of the Ireng mask art lies in the costumes of the dancers, which are almost similar to the Indian tribes in America or the Dayak tribes ...
Barongsai dance (nationwide), a Chinese folk dance with costume has lion-like shape, often performed by Chinese Indonesian during Chinese New Year. Bedhaya dance ( Central Java and Yogyakarta ), a Javanese sacred ritualized dance associated with the royal palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta , along with Srimpi .
Javanese dance is usually associated with Wayang wong, and the palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta due to the nature of dance being a pusaka or sacred heirloom from ancestors of the palace rulers. These expressive dances are more than just dances, they are also used for moral education, emotional expression, and spreading of the Javanese culture.
Papuan tumbu tanah dance. Prior to their contact with the outer world the people of the Indonesian archipelago had already developed their own styles of dancing, still somewhat preserved by those who resist outside influences and choose tribal life in the interior of Sumatra (example: Batak, Nias, Mentawai), of Kalimantan/Borneo (example: Dayak, Punan, Iban), of Java (example: Baduy), of ...
The culture of Indonesia (Indonesian: Budaya Indonesia) has been shaped by the interplay of indigenous customs and diverse foreign influences. With over 600 distinct ethnic groups , including significant Austronesian and Melanesian cultures, contributing to its rich traditions, languages , and customs, Indonesia is a melting pot of diversity.
Traditions of Indonesia are traditions, beliefs, values, and customs that belong within the culture of Indonesian people. Indonesia is a vast country of sprawling archipelago with a diverse demographic range of over 600 ethnic groups , [ 1 ] [ 2 ] and speaking more than 700 living languages .
Ikat, a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs a resist dyeing process on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. In Indonesia it is more prevalent in Lesser Sunda Islands, especially in Bali, Sumba, Flores and Timor islands. It is also can be found in Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi among Batak, Dayak and Toraja tribes.
Saman (or the dance of a thousand hands) is one of the most popular dances in Indonesia. Its origin is from the Gayo ethnic group from Gayo Lues, Aceh province, Indonesia, and is normally performed to celebrate important occasions. [1] The dance is characterized by its fast-paced rhythm and common harmony between dancers.