Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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| Saman Dance |
Meaning and Function
Dance summons is one of the media to the achievement of a message (preaching). This dance reflects the educational, religious, decency, heroism, solidarity and togetherness.
Before the beginning of the Preamble summons or opening, to appear an old egghead or traditional leaders to represent the local community (keketar) or useful advice to the players and spectators.
Songs and poems together and continuous disclosure, the players consist of men who are still young by wearing traditional clothes. Presentation of the dance can also be performed, competed among a group guests with sepangkalan group (two groups). Ditititk assessment based on their capability in each group following the movement, dance and song (poem), which is presented by the opposition.
Choir
Saman dance is usually displayed not use the accompaniment of musical instruments, but using the voice of the dancers and the applause they are usually combined with beating their chest and groin as synchronization and threw the body into various directions. This dance is guided by a leader who is typically called Syech. Because of the uniformity of formation and punctuality is a must in this dance show, the dancers are required to have a high concentration and a serious exercise in order to appear perfectly. This dance is danced by the men in particular.
In ancient times, this dance performances in the event of certain customary, among others, in a ceremony to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. In addition, particularly in the context of the present, this dance is also performed on special occasions formal, such as guests visit the Inter County and State, or the opening of a festival and other events.
from Wikipedia