MAENGKET

Maengket is a traditional dance

originated
from
Minahasa,
North
Sulawesi
Province,
Indonesia. The word maengket
itself was derived from the
ancient
Minahasa
word
tengke which means to stand
on tiptoe, just like the way how
it is danced. This dance is done
also while singing and praying
at the same time. The dancers
are usually consisted of around six until twelve couples, and led by a
woman leader called quapelle or chapel. The leader has specific
moves to open and close the dance, and also to sign the change of acts.
Basically, this dance is divided into three acts :
a. Babak Esa - Makamberu (Thanksgiving for agriculture harvest);
b. Babak Rua - Marambak (Thanksgiving for building new house);
c. Babak Telu - Lalayaan (Dating, love between couples, and intimacy).
Each dance move in each act describes and represents the storyline
relating to that act. Kolintang or tamboor musics are the most often
musical ensembles which accompany this dance. The female dancers are
also easily recognized through their wardrobe/costume. They usually
wear:
-Kebaya Duyung (Mermaid skirt-like Indonesian traditional dress)
-White pearl jewelries
-Konde Pingkan (curly twist hairdo)
-Bunga Rosy (white rose flower on their hairdo) right for the married, left
for unmarried ones
-Lenso (white handkerchief) on the top of their little fingers
The male dancers are also unique because they wear the crown-like
hat called krontjie, and lenso just like the female ones. This dance was
previously done

Johanes Oliver Yan Undap

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D4 UPW Diknas