Commemorating the 78th Indonesian Independence Day, West Nias Dance Studio is Ready to Stun
West Nias (14/8/2023), a dress rehearsal was held for the cultural arts performances that filled the celebration of the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) at the State Palace. As for the studio
It is a matter of pride for each region to be entrusted with showing their regional art and cultural dances in front of the President, ministers, many high-ranking officials and invited guests.
Of course, besides being synonymous with the red and white festivities everywhere, various competitions will decorate each field, and all Indonesian citizens will be happy to fill the celebration of the anniversary.
Of course this momentum is a matter of pride for us, the region at the far end of the Nias archipelago. Hopefully the West Nias contingent who is already in Jakarta, can present their best and make them proud
All the dancers who will appear at the palace on August 17 will feel the same excitement. Like the pride and happiness shown by the 138 dancers from West Nias, and 12 companions
The Bumi Aekhula dance is a collaborative dance of several regional traditional dances from West Nias Regency including the Moyo Dance, Folaya Saembu Dance, Baluse Dance and Maena Dance. Aekhula's Earth Dance
In Indonesian the Moyo Dance is called the Eagle Dance which is performed by female dancers. Like the movement of an eagle that flaps its wings tirelessly and sharpness of vision in desire
After the Moyo Dance, it is continued with the Folaya Saembu Dance. Then it is continued with the Baluse Dance or War Dance, and closed by the Maena dance. The dancers are dominated by middle school children
"It is an honor for West Nias to be able to fill in the HUTRI, but on the other hand there is a moral burden and responsibility, where we must be able to convey messages through dances that
Imelda, as the woman who appears energetic is known as, admits that she continues to motivate the dancers. So that the appearance of the West Nias children can be stunning. Not infrequently he also admits to being tense, cal
We, as those who are trusted to perform, will of course comply with the existing protocol. It's just that all of the dancers are ready to perform stunningly, but the message doesn't arrive properly because the time is very short
The West Nias contingent also received an honor from Garuda Indonesia. In addition to getting airplane ticket facilities for 150 people to go back and forth (Nias – Jakarta – Nias), the contingent also got
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