INDONESIAN TRADITIONAL DANCE (SOUTH SUMATRA)

One of the many traditional dances in Indonesia, the Indigenous Dance originating from South Sumatra is a mandatory dance.

Here are some traditional dances from South Sumatra:

1. Tanggai Traditional Dance

Tanggai dance is a dance area that originated from Palembang South Sumatra, which is now grown in South Sumatra, which is played to welcome guests during a local traditional celebration.

Formerly this dance was performed as a livestock dance for the god Shiva and brought a dish of fruits and flowers for offerings so that the dance of this date includes sacred dances.


2. Putri Bekhusek Traditional Dance

Princess Dance Bekhusek is a dance from South Sumatra. This dance means the princess playing. This dance is very popular in Ogan Komering Ulu District and also symbolizes the prosperity for the people of South Sumatra.






3. Gending Sriwijaya Traditional Dance

Gending Sriwijaya dance is a traditional dance originating from Palembang, South Sumatra. Gending Sriwijaya song is played to accompany Gending Sriwijaya Dance. Neither this song nor dance reflects the glory, sublime culture, and majesty of the ever successful Sriwijaya Empire uniting the Western Nusantara.