ACEH

Name: Saman dance

Saman Dance is a dance performed on the public
during big days like the birthday of the Prophet
Muhammad. The traditional dance of Aceh is
different from the dance in general, Aceh, which is
famous for its nickname, the veranda of Mecca,
and must always hold fast to religion.
 SUMATERA UTARA

Name: Baluse dance

If you ever held money in the 90s, which was 1000
rupiahs with a picture of jumping stones, that was
the symbol of the ancient North Sumatra province.
Until now the dance is still popular for indigenous
lovers.
North Sumatra which is famous for the Mentawai
tribe, they still hold tightly to this traditional dance
until now, Baluse dance is part of the Mentawai
tribe ritual series, this dance usually ends with a 4
meter high stone jump.
 SUMATERA BARAT

The origin of the dance plate comes from the

Minangkabau City, the dance function of the area
is not like today which is used as a stage show.
Instead it is used when the harvest arrives, the
dance is a form of gratitude to the Goddess of rice
whom they believe has provided abundant yields
to the people of Minang.
 RIAU

Name: Tari Makan Sirih

From the name it might sound strange right? Yups!
The dance is not dancing while eating betel, in
ancient times when the kingdoms of Indonesia
were still famous the Makan Sirih dance was
always staged when the royal ministers or
kingdoms would attend the Province.

Until now this dance is still preserved by the

children of the nation, while the dance Eating sirih
is performed when welcoming big guests such as
the Governor or the President of the country.
 KEPULAUAN RIAU

Zapin dance is a stage dance that is deliberately at

a public performance in order to entertain
everyone. But not only that, because in zapin
dance, Islamic teachings were embedded and in
ancient times it was used as a means of Islamic
da'wah.
In another sense zapin dance also contains the
science of education that gives lessons for the
people of Riau Islands to become residents who
have a good sense of socialization in the midst of
society.
 JAMBI

Tari Rantak Kudo

So named because of its stomping movements like
horses, this dance is done to celebrate agricultural
crops in the Kerinci area and is held for days
without stopping.
 BENGKULU

The view of the people, the purpose of the dance is

an entertaining tool for everyone but, the Adun
dance is not only used for this. However, it is also
used as a procession for planting rice, at which
time everyone asks and prays so that the future
harvest will become an abundant harvest.
 SUMATRA SELATAN

Name: Tari Tanggai

Dance is a dance that is often performed during
holidays such as the new year or welcoming guests
and can also be used at bridal events, the meaning
of this dance is the hospitality of the people of
South Sumatra when welcoming their guests, but
especially the people of Palembang, because until
now Palembang still held tightly to the dance of
this area.
 BANGKA BELITUNG

Name: Measles Dance

Measles dance is generally used as an
entertainment filler which is performed on certain
occasions. Many people know it as a stage dance,
but inside it is tucked away to entertain the
footmen so as not to be sad over their solitude. In
addition, this dance is also used as a thanksgiving
event for rice harvests such as plate dance in the
province of West Sumatra
 LAMPUNG

Name: Melinting dance

Melinting dance is taken from the creator of the
name of a queen, originally created the dance. In
the royal era which stood in Lampung Province
there was a kingdom which was under the rule of
Queen Melinting. After a few years, there was a
dance that was always staged by the royal family
like the sons and daughters of the royal queen, so
from that the dance was called the Melinting
dance.
Nowadays this dance can be performed by anyone,
it can be seen from the many Melinting dance
competitions in Lampung.
 BANTEN

Name: Rampak Beduk Dance

From its name it has been described that the
Banten people should use their time as wisely as
possible, as the dance is to illustrate and contain
the meaning so that we can properly execute
Ibadah in due time.
 JABAR

Name: Jaipong Dance

This dance is an entertainment for the people of
West Java. However, for some people, the dance is
a dance used to welcome great guests, both local
and foreign guests.
 DKI JAKARTA

Tari topeng
Name: Mask Dance
In ancient times, mask dance was a dance that was
used as a refuse to dance. But the interval of the
development of the exact age now, Mask dance
has rarely been used as a repellent. Perhaps
because of the modern era, DKI youths have
begun to turn to their youth association.
 JAWA TENGAH

Name: Bedhaya Dance Central Java was

born with the royal name Surakarta, as well as
the Bedhaya dance used to entertain the king
of the Surakarta Palace. However, now this
dance can be watched by the public. And
usually this dance is performed to celebrate
the birth of the son of an official.
 DI YOGYAKARTA

Nama: Tari Serimpi

Name: Serimpi dance

Yogyakarta is well-known for its cities that have
left a lot of royal culture, from that the Jogja dance
factor was also influenced by the palace.
Therefore, the Serimpi dance was used by ancient
societies for royal performances in the palaces.

After the development of the age, Serimpi dance

can now be enjoyed by tourists who visit the royal
relics in the Jogja area.
 JATIM

Name: Dance Remo

The dance is widely used as a welcoming event for
state officials, state guests, as well as people who
play an important role for the State. And it is also a
performance in various festivals that are there
every year.
 KALIMANTAN UTARA

Nama: Tari Radab Rahayu

Name: Radab Rahayu Dance

This typical dance from East Kalimantan can also
be called traditional ritual dance, because the
dance dubbed by the name Radab Rahayu is
usually displayed when there is an official event
such as a wedding ceremony, and a death event. It
is said that the dance of Radab Rahayu is believed
to be dance which can reject an area.
 KALIMANTAN BARAT

Name: Monong / Manang dance

West Kalimantan's traditional dance is Monong /
Manang dance which is a dance that is used as a
regional ritual. It is said that this dance can ward
off or cure diseases that are in the body of the
sufferer.
The traditional dance is like doing a ritual, which
is one of the Monong dancers, must act like a
dukun and then chant reading incantations to
others.
 KALIMANTAN TENGAH

The first is the Mandau Dance. It is a dance from

Central Kalimantan, a type of dance born from the
culture of the Dayak people. A symbol of the
fighting spirit of the Dayak people in defending their
dignity and dignity. In addition to describing the
patriotism of the people of Bumi Tambun Bungai to
safeguard their homeland, the Mandau Dance is also
a symbol of men's strength in facing all kinds of
challenges in aspects of life.
 KALIMANTAN SELATAN

Name: Kembang Baksa Dance

Dance originating from South Kalimantan is a
special traditional dance, usually performed as a
welcome guest of honor or newly arrived relatives
 KALIMANTAN TIMUR

Name: Gong Dance

The most popular typical dance from East
Kalimantan is Gong Dance, this dance is
performed accompanied by Gong music. Usually
the dance shown is only available for certain
events such as welcoming a special event, or a
dance competition.
 BALI

Name: Pendet Dance

Relics of Hinduism not only affect the
characteristics that exist in the atmosphere of Bali.
However, it also affects the Balinese dance, this is
stated because Balinese people often use the dance
during Hindu religious ceremonies.

Until now Pendet dance has attracted interested

people to visit Bali, because Balinese dance has
now become an entertainment that is staged to
entertain the public. In addition, this dance is used
as a dance to welcome important people such as
the president, and state officials.
 NTB

Name: Sere Dance

In the past Sere Dance became the most popular
dance in the province of West Nusa Tenggara
(NTB), at that time this dance was only used only
during traditional ceremonies on Sumbawa. But
after the development of the present we can often
meet at public events such as festivals, as well as
greetings for important guests or state guests
 NTT

Name: Gareng Lemeng Dance

From the name alone, there is a little explanation
about the form of this dance!

Gareng Lemeng dance is a dance performed by at

least 2 men by holding a stick as a weapon (sword
/ whip) then in the other hand, they hold the
temeng.

The function of this dance as entertainment that is

shown to the public, usually also performed during
the circumcision event. It symbolizes that the
circumcised child gets a blessing for his future life.
 GORONTALO

Name: Dana Dana Dance

In the days of Sultan Amay's kingdom with
Princess Owotango at his wedding, that's where
the first time Dana Dana dance became a show
that was performed to fill his wedding.

The function of this dance is usually used for

performing arts public entertainment events such
as weddings, celebrations, and festivals held
annually.
 SULAWESI UTARA

Name: Maengket Dance

Just like dance in western Indonesia, which is
dance which aims to pray so that the harvest
period arrives, the people of North Sulawesi can
get abundant harvests.

Maengket dance, also called ritual dance because it

is used and also often performed during religious
events.
 SULAWESI BARAT

Name: Pattudu Dance

In ancient times, the Pattudu dance was only used
to entertain the religious clans like the King, and
other ministers. The matter is only staged only on
the main floor of the palace and watched by the
public (everyone)
 SULAWESI TENGAH

Nama: Tari Demo

Name: Tari Demo In the Dero dance function,

it is also the same as the traditional dance in
North Kalimantan, which is performed before
the harvest period arrives. We can usually
meet these traditional rituals during events in
Poso.
 SELUAWESI SELATAN

Name: Pakarena Dance

The function most often performed during the
traditional ceremonies of the people of South
Sulawesi is Pakarena dance. The dance is usually
used as a traditional Ritual dance, starting from
official events and also staged as a thank you to
their leader / village head for having led them
during his period.
 SULAWESI TENGGARA

Name: Dance Lulo Alu

Includes custom ceremony dance because it is seen
from its function performed by the Buton tribe in
performing ritual thanks to God for the harvest
they received during harvest time.
 MALUKU UTARA

Nama: Tari Perang

Name: War Dance From the name alone, it

was answered that this dance wanted to
explain what the warriors of their ancestors
were like in defending their homeland. In this
dance it is always staged during official events
in remembering the Maluku land fighters.
 MALUKU

Name: Lenso dance

The following dance is a dance performed for big
events such as dance which is held during wedding
entertainment parties, welcoming guests, and when
performing a thanksgiving ritual for the harvest
given by God to the people of Maluku.
 PAPU

Name: Welcome Dance The island of Papua

also includes an island that is in demand by
tourists both local people and by foreign
communities. This is because the factor of
Papua's land is still natural and beautiful so
that many outsiders are interested in visiting
and want to explore the beauty of this island.
In addition, the Papuan people are also
welcoming in welcoming guests which is
accompanied by the welcome of the
Indigenous dance which they have namely
the Welcome dance, no wonder many are at
home and want to settle there.
 PAPUA BARAT

Name: Papua War Dance

In ancient times the Papuan War Dance was staged
with the intention of inflating the spirit of war
fighters. But with the passage of years, they used
this dance for Papuan traditional ceremonies.