Traditional Houses of Sumatera

 The Part/section of the house (The

architecture)

 The Materials

 The philosophy/ The Uniqueness

1. The Front Part (Seuramoë Keuë)
Seuramoë Keuë is part of the front room of the
Aceh Krong Bade traditional house.
This front room functions as a place to receive
guests, relax and rest, to a place to study for
residents of the house.
Usually, the front room of this Acehnese
traditional house only uses a large, elongated
carpet as a base.
1. The Front Part (Seuramoë Keuë)
2. Bagian Ruang Tengah (Seuramoë Teungoh)
This part of the living room is the core room of the
traditional Aceh house.
This can be seen from a higher floor height. This part
of the traditional Aceh house is also very closed and
has high privacy, where only the owner of the
house are allowed to enter it.This seuramoë
teungoh section consists of family bedrooms on the
right and left.
In addition, the living room in this traditional Aceh
house is also used as a bridal chamber and also a
room for bathing a corpse when a family member
dies.
2. Bagian Ruang Tengah (Seuramoë Teungoh)
3. The back part (Seurameo likot)
This part of the Aceh traditional house functions
as a place to eat, a kitchen, and a place to chat
for fellow family members. This part of the room
is at a lower floor level and has no space on
either side.
3. The back part (Seurameo likot)
4. The lower part
This Aceh Krong Bade traditional house has a lower
part of the room which is used to store the property
of the house owner, such as a paddy pounder or his
crops.
Apart from being a storage area, this part of the
traditional Aceh house is also a space for female
residents of Acehnese people to make traditional
Acehnese fabrics.
Not only until the manufacturing process, after the
traditional Acehnese cloth is finished, the cloth is
then sold. The sale and purchase process is carried
out in the living room of the traditional Aceh house.
4. The lower part
The Aceh Krong Bade traditional house was built
using materials taken from the surrounding
environment that tells that the life of the Acehnese
people are close to nature.
This makes Acehnese traditional houses not use nails
at all in their construction.
To unify each building material, the Krong Bade house
uses a rope material called the taloe meu-ikat.
The rope is made of materials such as rattan, palm
fiber, and also the bark of the waru tree.
 The Carvings
The carvings on the Krong Bade house also have
meaning for the people of Aceh, especially in terms
of the social status of the owner of the house.
The number and number of carvings on the
traditional house of Aceh Krong Bade determine
the economic capacity of the inhabitants of the
traditional house.
The more the number of carvings on the Aceh Krong
Bade traditional house, the better and more
prosperous the economic status of the residents of
the house will be.
 The Carvings
 The Barrel in front area of the house

Generally, Acehnese traditional houses have a

water barrel in the front to clean their feet
before entering the house, meaning that every
guest who comes must have good intentions.
 The Door
Another unique thing about the traditional
Acehnese house is that the size of the door is
smaller than the human height, which is only
about 120–150 cm.
It is intended that each guest must give a salum
horeumat to the owner of the house by bowing
before entering the house without knowing the
caste and economic class of the guest.
 The Door
 earthquake-resistant
Aceh Krong Bade traditional house is also known
as an earthquake-resistant house.
This is because the structure of the traditional
Acehnese house is built without using nails but
uses a fastening connection technique which is
much more flexible.
Thus, Aceh's traditional houses are safer from
shocks due to the earthquake.
 The odd number of steps (stairs)
Aceh traditional houses generally have an odd
number of steps (stairs), around seven to nine
steps. This is a symbol of the religious nature
of the Acehnese tribe.
 The odd number of steps (stairs)
Traditional Clothes of Aceh
 The clothes for Male

 The clothes for female

Aceh's traditional clothes for men are called Linto

Baro, while the one for women is called Daro
Baro
» Dress Meukeusah
Meukeusah clothes are clothes made of woven silk
fabrics that usually have a black base color. The
black color in Aceh's traditional beliefs is called a
symbol of greatness. Therefore it is not uncommon
Meukeusah clothes are considered as the
greatness of customs of Aceh. In the clothes
meukeusah we can find a gold thread embroidery
that is similar to the collar of China. The collar with
the shape is thought to be due to the assimilation
of aceh culture with Chinese culture brought by
Chinese sailors and merchants in the past.
» Sileuweu Pants
Just like the clothes, trousers worn on the customs
of Aceh for men are also black. However, pants or
in Aceh Language disebt Sileuweu is made of
cotton fabric. Some sources mention the name of
these pants are Cekak Weasel Pants. Typical pants
of Malay customs. As an adder of dignity, civet
shorts are equipped with the use of sarongs from
songket fabric made from silk. Clothes called
Lamjaja Lamgugap, Ija krong, or aja sangket is tied
to the waist with a length of knee or 10 cm above
the knee.
» Close the Head
The influence of Islamic culture in Aceh adat is
also felt by the skull as the cover of
supplementary head of traditional clothing of
Aceh. This cop is named Meukeutop. Meukotop
is an elongated oval skull equipped with
Tangkulok winding, a coil of woven silk
ornamented with 8-square stars of gold or
brass material. You can see how the Meukotop
form in the image below.
» Close the Head
» Weapons
Traditional Just like most traditional clothes
from other provinces, traditional Acehnese
clothing is also complemented by traditional
weapons as a complement. Traditional Aceh
weapons or Rencong generally tucked in the
folds of the sarong at the waist with the handle
or head protruding out.
» Weapons
Traditional Acehnese outfits for women or Daro
Baro clothes generally have a brighter color than
Linto Baro's outfits. Some colors commonly used
are red, yellow, green, or purple. As for the design
itself, these clothes are very Islamic and closed.
» Clothes
Tops for women are long sleeves. This shirt has
a collar and gold thread embroidery motifs are
typical as China's clothes. As for the shape, the
dress is somewhat long gangor to hip to cover
the entire curve and body aurat of the wearer.
From the form and the motive, it shows that
this shirt is the result of a combination of
Malay, Arabic and Chinese culture.
» Cunks Weasel Weasel
In general, trousers worn on traditional
Acehnese clothes for men and women are the
same. Cocks weasel trousers are equipped with
a coil of sarong along the knee as trimmer. We
will easily see Acehnese women using these
pants especially when there is a saman dance
performance.
» Headgear and Jewelry
In accordance with the nickname of the Veranda of Mecca in
its clothing, customary clothes from the province of Aceh for
women as much as possible made close all his private parts,
including on the head. The female head of Aceh is covered
with a veil covered with fresh flowers called patham dhoi.
Heads and other body parts will also be equipped with a
variety of jewelry trinkets such as earrings, bracelets,
necklaces, and so forth.
Well, so explanation about the customary clothes of Aceh
both for men and for women. Traditional clothing typical of
Aceh today is generally only used when there are traditional
ceremonies, such as wedding ceremonies (worn by the
bride), or during saman dance performances. 
Aceh Music History Musical Instrument

The song

EXIT
» Aceh is a province with a solid Islamic culture. It
is not surprising that music and songs in Aceh
are also influenced by Islamic culture, ranging
from types of songs, song lyrics, and musical
instruments.
» Acehnese regional songs usually have Islamic-
style rhythms and usually use Acehnese, alas,
and gayo. Examples of Acehnese folk songs are
Bungong Jeumpa and Piso Surit
» Tambo is a type of
drum that includes a
beater. This Tambo is
made from Bak Iboh
material (iboh stem),
cowhide, and rattan
as a leather stretcher.
» The serune
kalee is an Acehnese
wind instrument that is
shaped like a bamboo
flute, made of brass and
copper.
» Rapai is a type of percussion
instrument that functions to
accompany traditional arts. It is
shaped like a tambourine with a
black and light yellow base color.
Rapai is made of raw materials in
the form of wood and animal skin.
The skin used on the rapai is usually
a goat. Some are wearing himbe
skin (a compatriot of a monkey)
»Celempong is a
traditional art tool
found in the Aceh
Tamiang district.
This tool consists of
several pieces of
wood and how to
play it arranged
between the
player's legs.
»Rebana is a
round and flat
drum. A circular
frame of woven
wood, with one
side to be
patched with
goatskin.
Bereguh is the name of a kind
of blower made of buffalo horn in the form
of sounds or sounds from the instrument.
Bereguh is found in Aceh Besar, Pidie, North
Aceh, and there are also some places in
Aceh.
This instrument is shaped like a trumpet .
used as a danger marker Bereguh has a
limited tone. Many of the tones that
Bereguh can produce depends on the
technique of blowing it. How to use it is
rubbed, beaten or punched (beaten many
times), or blown. The function of Bereguh is
as a communication tool, especially when it
is in the forest/far away from each other
and to keep the environment safe and
useful to ask for help.
 Gambus is a musical instrument that is
played by picking. This musical instrument has a
function as an accompaniment to zapin dances
and songs at weddings or thanksgiving events.
The gambus is a musical instrument that is played
by plucking. This musical instrument has a
function as an accompaniment to the zapin dance
and singing at weddings or thanksgiving events.
This musical instrument is synonymous with
songs that breathe Islam. In accompanying the
singer, this instrument is also accompanied by
other musical instruments, such as marwas, to
beautify the songs' rhythm. Its unique shape, like
the shape of a chayote or pumpkin, makes it easy
to recognize. The lute instrument is also
considered necessary in the Ghazal singing, which
originated in the Middle East during the Malacca
sultanate. The arrival of Middle Eastern traders
during the Malacca Malay Sultanate brought their
culture and introduced it to the people of Tanah
Melayu
Seudati dance comes from
the word Shahadat, which means witness
/ testify / confession of There is no God
but Allah, and Prophet Muhammad, the
Messenger of Allah.
This dance is also included in the
category of Tribal War Dance or War
Dance. Their lyrics always arouse the
enthusiasm of Acehnese youth to rise
and fight against colonialism. Therefore
this dance was banned during the Dutch
colonial era. However, now this dance is
allowed to return and become Indonesian
National Art.

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The Function
Seudati is a type of art created after
establishing the Acehnese Islamic
community, which functions as
preaching and entertainment. Seudati is
also named Saman, which comes from the
Arabic word, which means eight.
Named saman because the players consist
of eight people, namely the Sheikh and
his assistants dressed in uniform, namely
black or white pantaloon pants, long-
sleeved white T-shirts, on the heads of
the dancers wearing Tangkulo
Tarek Pukat Dance means
a marine activity carried out
together or working together to
carry out a job. This dance depicts
traditional fishing communities in
carrying out their fishing businesses.
This dance also tells about coastal
communities' activities in carrying
out their daily lives as fishermen to
find sustenance. Inside it feels very
thick with the values of enthusiasm,
and togetherness.
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Rapa'i is a musical instrument from
Aceh. Rapa'i is divided into several types of
games, reaching for shaking one of them.
An anonymous person developed Rapai
Geleng in South Aceh. The Rapa'i Geleng
game also includes dance movements that
symbolize uniformity in terms of
cooperation, togetherness, and solidarity in
the community. This dance expresses the
community's dynamism in the lyrics (songs)
sung, costumes, and basic movements of
the elements of the Meuseukat dance.

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The Function
This dance's function is to convey
religion, instill moral values in
society, and explain how to live in a
social society. Rapa'i geleng was first
developed in 1965 in South Aceh. At
that time, the Rapa'i Geleng dance
was performed when filling the void
when the students were bored after
studying. Then, this dance is used as
a means of preaching because it can
attract much audience.
The Type of Dance
This type of dance is meant for men.
Usually, 12 trained men play this dance.
The poetry that delivered was socialization
to the public about how to live in society,
religion, and solidarity that was upheld.
The rhythm of motion in the rapai geleng
dance only consists of four levels; slow,
fast, high-speed, and silent. The four levels
of movement are miniature characteristics
of the people living at the very end of
Sumatra, containing messages of resistance
patterns against all forms of attack on the
existence of their religious, political, social,
and cultural life.
Saman dance is a dance of the Gayo
tribe (Gayo Lues), usually performed
to celebrate important adat events.
The lyrics in the Saman dance use
Arabic and Gayo languages. Also,
this dance is usually performed to
celebrate the birth of the Prophet
Muhammad SAW. In some literature,
it is stated that the Saman dance in
Aceh was founded and developed by
Syekh Saman, a scholar who came
from Gayo in Southeast Aceh.
Saman dance is a dance of the Gayo
tribe (Gayo Lues), usually performed
to celebrate important adat events.
The lyrics in the Saman dance use
Arabic and Gayo languages. Also,
this dance is usually performed to
celebrate the birth of the Prophet
Muhammad SAW. In some literature,
it is stated that the Saman dance in
Aceh was founded and developed by
Syekh Saman, a scholar who came
from Gayo in Southeast Aceh.
Meaning and Function
Saman dance is one of the
media for the achievement of
messages (da'wah). This dance
reflects education, religion,
manners, heroism,
cohesiveness, and
togetherness.
Dancer
In general, the saman dance is played by
dozens or dozens of men, but the number
must be odd. Other opinions say this dance
is danced by more than ten people, with
details of 8 dancers and two people as cue
givers while singing. However, development
in the modern era demands that dance be
more lively if more dancers dance it. To
organize the various movements, a leader
called a sheikh was appointed. In addition
to regulating the dancers' movements, the
Sheikh is also in charge of singing saman
song lyrics. Namely Ganit.

KEMBALI
Sumber: http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tari_Saman