The Earth Aekhula dance from West Nias attracted the attention of Jokowi and invited guests at the State Palace
President Jokowi greeted them by asking where the contingents were from. After learning that he was from West Nias, Jokowi immediately asked about the condition of the infrastructure there.
The conversation, which lasted only seconds, was like an additional multivitamin for the 138 dancers from West Nias. This can be seen from the appearance of the team of dancers polished by Marojahan Andrian Manalu and Riansyah Putra
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. These dances are common
The Bumi Aekhula dance is full of philosophical meanings and moral messages such as togetherness, hard work, fighting spirit and expressions of gratitude to God Almighty. The various rhythms of the dance movements start from da
The Bumi Aekhula dance is then followed by the Baluse Dance or War Dance. Baluse means a shield that functions as a defense and protection during war. Baluse dance performed by pen
The Maena dance is the closing of the Aekhula Earth Dance series. Maena dance is a dance that is performed jointly by all groups. This dance has the meaning of togetherness, joy and joy
West Nias Regent, Khenoki Waruwu was so fascinated after this dance amazed all the invited guests at the State Palace.
Of course this momentum is a matter of pride for us, the region at the far end of the Nias Islands. Hopefully the West Nias contingent who is already in Jakarta, can present their best and make them proud
He also thanked all parties who had supported the socialization of the dance studio from the area he led so that it could be widely known by all Indonesian people.
"I am very grateful for the full support from Garuda Indonesia, Pertamina, which has become our sponsor, so that the West Nias dance studio can perform at the palace," he concluded.
Editor ASG