A CULTURAL FEAST FROM MALUKU ISLANDS.
Sometimes referred to as “region of 1999 island” Maluku is a rich garden with kalaedoscopic variety of art and cultural traditions - often delicately "bonzaied" or isolated island communities. Vast diversity has been breahed however, by strong common cultural associations and divisions of regional authority to create unity (known as"Siswa Lima” motto) and self-awareness amongst these people.
For an appetiser this evening we offer the"Maso Minta” ritual ; an important ceremony in marriages whereat the young man approaches his intended partner to seek her consensus in fixing a date for the wedding.
Help yourself to a plate as we serve up a feast of traditional the costumes from the region to the accompaniment of music with a regional flavour:"Tifa Totobuang".
The "Tanah" dialect is used by our Maluku Vocal group to accompany dances from three of Maluku's sub¬-regions the"Soya-soyedance from North Maluku, the"Kai ce from South Eastern Maluku and the "Laor" dance from Central Maluku.
For those who still have an appetite for more, we round of the evening with an all-in musical offering to accompany a group of Ambonese girls dancing in white traditional Indonesian "kebaya".
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CULTURAL LIFE OF EAST NUSA TENGGARA
East Nusa Tenggara, a composite of several large and a scattering of smaller islands, has a unique cultural and artistic heritage and style of clothing that we proudly present. Join us as we have a rare glimpse of traditional costumes from the various sub-regions : Kupang, South Timor Timur, North Timor Timur, Belu, Alor, Flores, Sika. Emera. Ngada, Manggarai. West Sumba and East Sumba.
Relax to the sounds of the songs of the region — Lele - Kalatada, Bo le le Bo, dodo Sumba, Piring Sina and others — to the accompaniment of traditional Sasando instruments.
Relax to the sounds of the songs of the region — Lele - Kalatada, Bo le le Bo, dodo Sumba, Piring Sina and others — to the accompaniment of traditional Sasando instruments.
The sweet fragrance of the sandalwood tree, popular throughout the region, sets the theme for our next section of regional dances; the Putri Cendana, the Meminang, the Cerana, the Ofalangga and others.
We complete the program offering with other region¬ally inspired traditionals for your entertainment.
Any glimpse at the special cultural identity of the NTT region would be incomplete without a background to the unique everyday wear of the people. A display of tra¬ditionally woven fabrics will be exhibitted and a demon¬stration of the exotic weaving techniques required to produce this distinctive weave will also be given.
AN EVENING IN LAMPUNG
Customary beliefs and traditions have contributed as much as buildings, art and clothing styles to creating the uni¬que culture of the people of Lampung.
Essentially two main cultural groups can be discerned dis¬persed through the Lampung region with each still living in accord with time-honoured laws and traditions.
Aside from their cultural differences these two groups occupy fairly clearly defined geographicbounfdatries within Lampung.
The "Peminggir" people are generally centred along the coastline and have sub-groupings recognized as "Krui","Ranau","Komering"and"Kayu Agung. The “Pepadun" people, whose population centres are inland, also have several groupings adhering to common customs : the “Abung", the "Pubian", the"MenggalaTulang Bawang” and the "Buay Lima".
Included in our special program packet we offer you the chance to witness a wide variety ofwedding customes, local dances and traditional music in oth the Peminggir and Pepadun traditions.
Included in our special program packet we offer you the chance to witness a wide variety ofwedding customes, local dances and traditional music in oth the Peminggir and Pepadun traditions.
PRESENTING THE GROOM (SOUTH SUMATRA)
Wedding ceremonies throghout the Indonesian archipae¬ligo are enriched with local rituals and ceremonies that offer a unique window on local life and customs. Join us as we look in on a unique tradition at South Sumateran weddings known locally as Mangarak Pacar (Presenting the Groom).
Even after the exchange of wedding vows, the groom is not allowed to move in with his wife.
Even after the exchange of wedding vows, the groom is not allowed to move in with his wife.
He must bide his time until the day of "Munggah" (climax of the wedding ceremo¬nies) when the"Mengarak Pacar" ceremony is performed. This ceremony, performed up to several days after the official exchange of vows (akad nikah), takes place in the evening and involves the presentation of a "kris"- a delicately forged traditional dagger imbued with spiritual significance and powers - by the groom's family to the bride.
The"kris"is carried in an elaborate parade along with variousflowers to the bride's home.. The groom’s brother, who usually heads this family group, presents the “kris” and flowers to the bride who accepts the kris into her care as a symbol of the manner in which she undertakes to take the groom into her life.
The bride, in the presence of her whole family, receives the kris and then kisses and venerates the “kris” as if to say "you are my husband and as of this instantI accept and receive you into my home and life and herewit undertake to fulfill all the duties associated with being queen of our house hold,"
South Sumaterans are not only sharp when it comes to getting married but have also used their talents to prepare a whole host of Sumateran arts for your enjoyment this evening.
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SEJARAH BUDAYA
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