THE CULTURES OF ACEH: Ranup Lampuan Dance, Duek Pakat, and Bapeha Tradition

source: acehtourism.travel

Hello Stemian,
Culture is the social behavior and norms found in human societies. Culture is considered a central concept in anthropology, encompassing the range of phenomena that are transmitted through social learning in human societies <wikipedia.org>. Aceh people have some cultures such as traditional dances, celebrations, and ceremonials. Therefore, this essay will explain about one of traditional dances that is Ranup Lampuan Dance and also about few traditions before wedding party.

---

![image]( source: visitacehdarussalam.blogspot.com

Firstly, Ranup Lampuan Dance is a dance showed at the beginning of ceremonial which intended to welcome the guests. The dance uses ranup. Ranup in English is betel leaves. At the end of the show, the dancer will share betel leaves for guests. The dance can be seen almost at every celebration included the wedding party.

source: picstoc.com (read:Ranup)

source: goodnewsfromindonesia.id

---

Secondly, wedding party in Aceh is almost the same as other provinces in Indonesia. Before the wedding party, Aceh has some traditions such as Bapeha and Duek Pakat.

---

![image]( source: mpathy1.wordpress.com

Bapeha is a tradition in which the groom's family visits the bride's family. They bring some traditional cakes and they discuss for dowry deal. On the other hand, Aceh has Duek Pakat tradition.

---

![image]( source :on twitter tereza fahlevi

Duek Pakat is a social tradition to help the bridal family making the party. All families, neighbors and some local people in their community are gathered for discussing the preparation of the party. Not only gathering but also collecting money and determining wedding party date. It is a good tradition in Aceh.

---

![image]( source: Aceh.net

In conclusion, The Aceh cultures must be preserved well to keep the values and identities of Aceh people.

Thank you stemian,
Follow Hive account@hasanelhusein I will follow back.
Upvote and Comment
See you next essay about Aceh Culture.