Hello esteem.jumpa again with me today I will share a bit about the dance video Ratoh jaroe is a dance originating from Aceh ..
Ratoh Jaroe Dance / Dance Ratoh Duek
At a glance all must have thought this dance was the famous Saman Dance. However, for those who know him may know that this dance is an identical twin of the Saman Dance. Although both are originally from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.
Ratoh Jaroe dance is a harmonious blend of body movement and hands. Formation, cohesiveness and rapa'i music became the hallmark of this dance.
This dance has the meaning of praise and dhikr of Allah SWT. The reason, if you see the origin of his name, Ratoh comes from the Arabic Rateb and duek derived from the language of Aceh means sitting. So it can be interpreted that this dance is a medium of praise to Allah SWT is sung while sitting.
Which is usually the dance performed on big day events such as weddings, pilgrimage, the last night of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and the Prophet SAW.
Saman dance is danced by men in odd numbers, while Ratoh Jaroe Dance is danced by an even number of women.
Saman Dance is controlled by a penangkat sitting in the most central dance formation, while Ratoh Jaroe Dance is controlled by two syahi (poets who sit outside the dancer formation).
Saman dance is sung through Gayo-language poetry, while Ratoh Jaroe's Dance is a poet of the Acehnese language.
Saman Dance is never accompanied by any traditional music, while Ratoh Jaroe Dance is accompanied by Rapai.
Saman dance costumed traditional clothing Gayo kerip patterned shirt pocket (black basic clothes with yellow, red and green motif) and headdresses using binga teleng with leaves kepies or pandan leaves. While Ratoh Jaroe Dance uses plain red, yellow, green and other clothing combined with Aceh songket with the use of a plain-colored headband.
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