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| Gendang Bleq |
The traditional Gendang Beleq Dance is an ancient Lombok ritual that is accompanied by rhythmic drumming that is beaten out on huge drums. The dance was originally performed to send Lombok warriors off to battle and again to welcome their return. Nowadays the dance is performed more for tourists and is accompanied by other cultural showpieces, handicrafts and traditional food and drinks.
Gandrung Dance
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| Gandrung |
Gandrung dance is performed usually by a young woman in wedding parties or other celebrations. A lucky gentleman can be invited to join her if she so chooses and taps him with the tip of her fan
Presean
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| Presean |
Presean is an ancient dance ceremony that recreates the legend of Princess Mandalika who, rather than see two suitors fight to the death in order to win her hand in marriage, chose to take her own life. Armed with rattan sticks, the dancers “attack” each other, defending their opponent’s blows with a cowhide shield. As well as its historic associations, the dance also serves to ask God for rain for the imminent planting season with the ancient belief being that the more blood spilled, the more rain would follow.
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