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Mandau Dance

Mandau dance is one of the traditional dance from Central Kalimantan. Therefore, in Dayak language, mandau dance called “Tari Mandau”. While doing mandau dance we should use property from traditional weapons Dayak. For example, Mandau and Talawang. Besides, mandau dance followed with the chanting of a melodious voice of Dayak traditional musical instruments. For example, Gandang and Gerantung. Futhermore, mandau dance is familiar dance for people in Palangka Raya, because often graced the stage in custom events. For example, welcoming ceremony, cultural festivals and others. Moreover, mandau dance is not only popular in Palangka Raya or Indonesia. For example, mandau dance has gone International and often performed at the International cultural festival to represent the traditional ethnic culture of Indonesia. In conclusion, mandau dance is a dance that included traditional weapons and traditional musical instruments in Central Kalimantan into one whole dance area.

·         Mandau dance : one of the traditional dance from Central Kalimantan.

·         Weapon           : something, example a gun, bomb or sword, used in fighting.

·         Mandau           : a traditional weapon Dayak shaped chopping knife.

·         Talawang         : a traditional weapon Dayak shaped shield.

·         Chanting         : same with strains.

·         Gandang         : a musical instrument made of wood, while the vibrating membrane of Gandang made from animal skins.

·         Garantung       : a musical instrument made of metal, resembling the Gamelan music of Java.