Betel leaf in Aceh are called Ranub. Ranub played an important role in the lives of the people of Aceh. Ranub which has been labelled a lime, sliced pinang, gambir and then chewed up as food complements.
Completion of the procession leaves picking up to serving it visualized into a dance movement that is highly dynamic and artistic. This movement eventually became the origin of the traditional dances of Aceh called Dance Ranub Lampuan. Ranub presents to guests in the tradition of Aceh is an expression of respect.
But we never notice carefully what is behind all the activities related to ranub. Ranub for the people of Aceh do not just plants that have a purely physical benefits. But behind it there are various interpretations of the political interpretation, because in ranub became a symbol of the consequent multi way.
Its meaningness socially and culturally is used in many ways and a variety of activities. Ranub with all the equipment played an important role during the Sultanate of Aceh, in the rites of the greatness of the sultan.
Furthermore, in its development, the ranub also occupies an important role in the system life cycle (life cycle) the people of Aceh. If there is any official events, such as weddings, circumcision party, even in the event of burial of corpses, though, ranub seems to be a mandatory food. So there is a presumption, customs and ranub be two things that can not be separated in Aceh.
