This traditional dance is a welcome dance originating from Aceh. His name is Ranup Lampuan Dance.
Ranup Lampuan dance is one of the traditional dances originating from Aceh. This dance includes a welcoming dance that is usually performed by a female dancer by presenting betel as a receipt of society. Ranup Lampuan Dance is one of the most well-known traditional dances in Aceh, and is often featured to welcome honorable guests and other traditional greetings.
Movement by motion in Lupine Lampuan describes the procession of picking, wrapping, and serving the betel to a respected guest, as is the custom of serving the betel to the guests who apply in the Acehnese custom. If looking at its characteristics, this dance is classified into the type of traditional dance / ceremony.
** Dance History Ranup Lampuan **
Dance Ranup Lampuan was first created in 1959 by one of the famous artist from Aceh named Yusrizal. Dance Ranup Lampuan name is taken from the word "Ranup" and "Lampuan". Ranup itself in the language of Aceh means "Betel", while Puan is a place / container betel Aceh typical. It is said that this dance is lifted from the customs of the people of Aceh in welcoming the honored guest by presenting betel as their receipt.
Ranup Lampuan dance has undergone several changes to become like the current form. This dance was originally performed by several female dancers accompanied by orchestral or band music.
Development of Dance Ranup This ability does not stop just like that, this dance has changed again, that is in the music pengiringnya. The musical accompaniment that was originally an orchestral or band music was later replaced with traditional musical instruments such as serune kale, gendrang, and rampa'i for more traditional feel. After these changes, it becomes its present form.
** Function And Meaning Of Dance Ranup Lampuan **
Ranup Lampuan dance is more functioned as a traditional welcome dance or welcoming of honorable guests who are visiting there. This welcome dance is always synonymous with betel and puan, which in the Acehnese tradition has special values and meanings in it. In the adat community of Aceh, sirih and puan can be interpreted as a symbol of brotherhood among the people. So when guests are served betel, meaning he has been well received by the people there. Likewise, if the guest has enjoyed the treat, it means he received a good reception given by the community there.
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