Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Caroline Randan - Culture of Toraja


I want to tell you about one of art culture from Toraja.

Culture of Toraja

Tari Page’llu is a name for traditional dance of Toraja that is very unique. Why do I say that? Because it have some unique that we can see. Let me explain it. First, When the dance starts, the audience can approach the dancers to tuck money in the decoration applied in the dancer's head. The decoration applied is called Sa’pi or Kaundore. Just for your information, Sa’pi or Kaundore are tools of dancer that they always wear when they’re dancing. Second, they danced to the rhythm of drum beat played by four young men. One of them will rise to the top of the drum and follow the dancing with the others. So, because that tow elements, Tari Page’lluit looks very unique
Tari Page’llu is very famous for this modern era. Tari Page’llu  symbolizes a welcoming ceremony at the excitement, such as weddings. If they (couples) are from Toraja, they will request Tari Page’llu as an opening party. Because they consider that culture of Toraja need to provide anymore . So it will be lost in time.

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