Maura Rivalda – 1806183620

Katreji as Acculturation Between Indonesia and Portuguese

A. Katreji Dance
Maluku and Portuguese have a fairly close relationship. Although the nation came to
Indonesia to look for spices hundreds of years ago. The arrival of the Portuguese to
Maluku did not only take spices. But they also brought their own culture to this land,
resulting in cultural acculturation that has remained alive today. Katreji is an
Indonesian dance that has been acculturated with Portuguese culture. The word
‘Katereji’ is delivered from French word ‘quadrille’ (a French dance). Katreji comes
from Maluku. This dance is usually performed in pairs between male and female
dancers. Katreji dance is one of the most famous traditional dances in Maluku. This
dance is often performed at various traditional and entertainment events such as the
reception of important guests, traditional weddings, holidays, and others. This dance
is interpreted as a social dance of the community, especially young people. In this
dance they dance in pairs with movements and expressions that describe joy and
happiness.

Katreji dance is performed by male dancers and female dancers in pairs. The number
of Katreji dancers usually consists of 4-6 pairs of male and female dancers. In the
performance, dancers wore traditional clothing and dance with their unique
movements to follow the accompaniment of music. The movement in Katreji dance is
very energetic and varied. Although the movements tend to be European-style, there
are still some Maluku-style movements that are still visible. This may be due to the
acculturation of very different cultures so that to combine the two cultures is too
difficult.

The costumes used in the Katreji dance performances are Maluku traditional clothes.
For female dancers they usually use “kebaya” clothing and long cloth at the bottom.
While on the head, the dancer's hair "dikonde" and decorated with flower decorations
as a sweetener. Whereas male dancers usually wear long clothes and long pants.
Katreji dance is usually accompanied by music such as violin, bamboo flute, ukulele,
drums, karakas, and others. In addition to movement, the music played also tends to
be European-style and to complement, also added some traditional musical
instruments in it. The rhythm that is played in accompanying the Katreji dance is a
fast rhythm that illustrates the fun in it.

Violin

Bamboo Flute
 Ukulele

Karakas

B. Corridinho Dance
o The Corridinho is a folk dance internationally well known from Portugal which
symbolized unity through physical and emotional connection. This dance originates
from the Algarve region. The Algarve region is Portugal's Southernmost area, known
for its Mediterranean like weather. This area thrives with culture and is known for its
exotic dancing. The origin of Corridinho dance itself is unclear and believed older,
although it gained popularity in the 1800’s. The name Corridinho derives from the
verb correr (to run) which partly describes this type of dance. This dance was
performed in a round (dança de roda) in the open air. The oldest musical instruments
recorded were small flutes or fifes (pífaro) and harmonicas, (harmónica) until the
accordion was implemented and dominated ever since. Corridinho has left a legacy
 and is still popular in some
former Portuguese colonies
like Goa, Daman and Diu,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli,
Mangalore in India and a
small part of Ceylon (Sri
Lanka) where it is called
Baila. Corridinho dance in
Goa is considered a beautiful
example of Portuguese cultural influence This dance is used mostly in celebratory,
festivals and ceremonies. The Portuguese like to use this type of dancing to show the
emotions of the events around them. Corridinho is performed by male dancers and
female dancers in pairs. The numbers of dancers usually consist of 6 couples and is
known for its exquisite and rhythmic footwork. Although there isn’t a specific
Corridinho dress code. Women usually wear long skirt or dresses, whereas men are
mostly in suit with a hat. When the Corridinho is demonstrated in regional festivals,
dancers normally wear traditional costume.
C. Elements of Portuguese Culture in Katreji Dance

Music Music Instrument How to Count

Music that give audience Katreji accompanied by They caunt the step
feelings of joy and Violin movements with
happiness Portuguese and dutch
language

Participants Choreography Execution

The participants consists The movements tend to be Both dance are danced in
of men and women in in european style, and ceremonies or festival
pairs some of the movements
have similiarities with
Corridinho dance from
Portuguese
Here are some of the movements that have similarities with Corridinho dance :
(Left side was Corridinho dance and right side was Katreji dance)

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