Why are people less interested in traditional dance especially Saman

Dance?

By:Adila Afifah RizkiHutami Nadya

Yantine Arsita Panjaitan

The reason why people are not interested in Saman dance

Which one do you like ??

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Saman Dance

HistoryThe function and meaning

The Type Properties

ProcedureFacts

Saman dance is a gayonese’s dance which is performed for special traditional occasion.

WHAT IS SAMAN DANCE?

History of Saman Dance

Made by Syekh Saman Found in 16th century This dance is also displayed to celebrate the

birth of prophet muhammad The dancers used to be man The dancers wear black costume

The meaning and function of Saman Dance

The Function :- The media for religious purpose- Entertainment- Part of celebrations of national or religious

holidays- Welcoming honoured guests

The meaning :- To teach moral value- To praise the lord and prophet

Properties of Saman Dance Costume

Instrument

Procedure of saman dance

Type of Saman Dance

What do the players need to

play saman dance?

Facts about Saman• The players always in odd numbers

• Drs. Bungkes Habsyah has collected 99 Saman verses, along with their translations

• The frequency of Saman performance are decreasing each year

• Motifs of Saman traditional costumes symbolize flora, honesty, patience, togetherness, religious teachings, etc

• Girls or ladies never perform Saman, because of traditional customs and for anatomic reasons, as Saman players must slap their chests quite hard

• Dancers’ headbands have a pandan leaveas a symbol of fertility

• Saman dance has been occupied by Unesco as world heritage

• Villages invite each other for Saman competitions to build friendly relationships

Sources

http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/USL/00509

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHMS9SCc9qI&feature=related