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Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh is the provincial capital and largest city in the province of
Aceh, Indonesia, located on the island of Sumatra, with an elevation of 35 meters.
The city regency covers an area of 64 square kilometres and according to the 2000
census had a population of 219,070 people. Banda Aceh is located at the
northwestern tip of Indonesia at the mouth of the River Krueng Aceh.
The city was originally named Kutaraja, and determined as the provincial
capital in 1956. Kuta Raja means "City of the King", in reference to the founding
of the Aceh Sultanate from Champa origins. Later its name was changed to
Bandar Aceh Darussalam or popularly known as Bandar Aceh, with the first part
of the name coming from the Persian bandar meaning "port" or "haven". Today
the city is spelled Banda Aceh with the lost of "r" in "Bandar". The city is also
dubbed to as the "port to Mecca", and Aceh is also referred to as the "porch of
Mecca" (Indonesian: Serambi Mekkah), since in the past during the days when the
hajj pilgrims travelled by sea, the hajj pilgrim from all over Indonesian
archipelago traditionally always make a stop over in the city before continuing
their journey to Mecca. It is also known that earliest Southeast Asian Islamic
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sultanates — such as Samudra Pasai — were first established in Aceh, which
means Islam first arrived in Aceh before spreading throughout Southeast Asia.
Banda Aceh was not frequently the subject of international discussion until
26 December 2004, the day the Indian Ocean earthquake struck off the western
coast of Sumatra. Banda Aceh was the closest major city to the earthquake's
epicenter, and suffered further damage when a tsunami struck shortly afterward. It
was the worst hit area out of all the locations hit. 167,000 people died and many
more were injured.[3] The tsunami resulted from an earthquake of magnitude 9.3
and struck at about 6:58am.[4] The epicenter was about 155 miles off the coast of
Banda Aceh. The elected mayor and vice-mayor of Banda Aceh are Mawardi
Nurdin and Illiza Saaduddin.
SAMAN DANCE
"Saman" the most popular dance in Aceh and the dance that has become
well-known abroad with the name "Thousand hands". It has its origin from the
Alas ethnic group and is normally performed to celebrate the birthday of the
Prophet Muhammad and other important occasions. Eight to twenty male
performers kneel in a row on the floor and make different kinds of torso
movements accompanied by songs, clapping hands, slapping chests, slapping
hands on the floor, etc. The songs are praises to Allah or prayers. The dance starts
with slow movements and increases its tempo gradually to great speed and finally
come to a sudden stop. There are many different regional versions of "Saman"
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those are the charm of this dance. It is dynamic and excellent coordination. Eight
to twenty male performers kneel in a row on the floor and make different kinds of
torso movements accompanied by songs, clapping hands, slapping chests,
slapping hands on the floor, etc.
On the head:
bulung pupil or tengkuluk basic black cloth square. Two terms as clothes
embroidered with thread, edit kepies.
On the body:
On hand:
Cover:
Ethnic groups in Indonesia with a single kebhineka ikaan, giving shape,
color and specific contents of each region. Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam with
several ethnic groups who live in one of these tribes Gayo including single
kebhineka ikaan in miniature and things like this that provide a wealth of dance as
one portion of the wealth of the Indonesian nation.
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It is clear that the dances and poems contained in saman dance has given
significance to the community audience. Meaning of hand gestures, pounding feet,
her catwalk body, the view of the eye, has given meaning and significance of the
dance.
In addition, saman dance has been able to contribute in the field of moral
education and religious fields. In each appearance, speakers songs always instilled
good qualities, both moral point of view and religious views.
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from West and South Aceh. However, outside Aceh, people called both kind of
dances as Saman. Maybe because both dances characterized by it’s dynamic and
well-coordinated movement of its players.
Saman although has changed from its original form, continues as an icon
from the Special District of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (the official name of
Aceh province) and also become an icon of an attractive speed dance from
Indonesia.
Among the wide range of dances from all over Indonesia, including in the
category of dance saman dance was very interesting. The uniqueness lies in the
saman dance moves were amazing compactness. The dancers move in unison to
warrant the music in harmony. Irregular movements are driven as one body,
continued to dance in unison, following the dynamic sang songs. It is interesting,
is not it? Nothing wrong with a lot of saman dance captivate lovers of dance. Not
only from Indonesia, but also from abroad. Now, let us review some more about
this unique dance.
History why is this dance calledSaman dance? Saman dance is in the call
because it was created by a cleric named Sheikh Saman Aceh in XIV century AD,
from the Gayo highlands. Originally, this dance is a game called PokAne people.
However, then added accompaniment poems containing praises to God, and
accompanied by a combination of pat-pat of the dancers. At that time, saman
dance become one of the media propaganda.
At first, saman dance only shown for certain events, especially when
celebrating the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad SAW or referred to
commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Typically, saman dance is shown
below under Meunasah (a type of surau stage). However, over the ages, Saman
dance was evolved until its use becomes more and more frequent.
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such as birthday parties, weddings, or other celebrations. Saman dance usually
done in the house, the grounds, and there is also the use of the stage.
Poems are in antunkan the Saman dance also contains advice-advice and
propaganda.Here's an example of a piece of poetry in dance's safe:RenoTewani
rice paddy, Manukkedidimulu be rempulis Bunge. Meaning: How beautiful rice
fields graceful wind blown. However, the first sandpiper as the bride and groom
as well as carry the name of the fragrance. But today, a shift function saman
dance.
2. Ring, namely regnum which was soon followed by all the dancers.
3. Redet, namely short songs with short sound sung by a dancer at the
center of the dance.
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5. Saur, the song that is repeated along the entire dancers after sung by a
solo dancer.
Saman dance one dance that is unique, because it only shows the motion
of clapping and other movements, such as rocking motion, kirep, lingang, surang-
filter (all motion is Gayo language). In addition, there are 2 rows of people
singing and clapping Saman dance all dancers must dance in harmony. In Tari
Saman usually, the longer tempo will accelerate that Tari Saman interesting.
Dancer in general, Saman dance played by a dozen or dozens of men. but the
numbers must be odd. However, in a further development, this dance was also
played by women.
Another opinion says dance is danced less than 10 people, with details of 8
dancers and 2 as the grantor while singing. However, developments in the modern
era requires that a dance would be more lively when danced by dancers with
higher numbers. This is where the role of the sheikh, he had to organize the
movement and singing the Saman verses.
Costume or special clothing saman divided into three parts: On the head:
bulung pupil or tengkuluk basic black fabric square. Two terms as clothes
embroidered with thread, edit kepies: In the body: basic shirt / dress filigree (basic
black dress, embroidered in white thread, green and red, embroidered waist
portion kedawek and kekait, shirt short-handed) and sarong pants.· On hand: mask
bracelets, handkerchiefs. Similarly, the use of color, according to tradition
contains certain values, because it is through the color indicates the identity of the
wearer. The colors reflect the compactness, wisdom, strength, courage and
harmony.
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Meaning and Function
Meaning:
Singing
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3. Redet, which is short with a short sound track sung by a dancer at the
center of the dance.
4. Syek, the song sung by a performer with a long high-pitched voice,
usually a sign of change in motion.
5. Saur, the song is repeated by all the dancers after sung by a solo
dancer.
- Opening
Sheikh : HaiJanaaaa…
o lee la heumbalaa..ehaa la
Sheikh : Haymapute…
Pule la olamma..olammagatta…
Dancers : LahoTujan
Dancers :Yahuala..hualaehaaa…alaehaaalaeeee..
Hailahailalaheeeee
Lama jumme…jummeleunaglee
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Yakokaye…. yakokayee kalian pute
- Movement 1
Sheikh :HaiBintaaaaaang…..
Dancers : Salamualaikumkamoucapkan
Jarotameumattandamulia
Muliarakanmamehsuara…ranupkuneng on kamobareujang
Kamobareujangwahaicendana
- Movement 2
Sheikh : Takobumbatapulabumba
Dancers : E inhala…
Sheikh : Nangadongadengkaelamputeh
Dancers : E inhala…
*back to
Dancers : E inhala…
Dancers : E inhala…
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- Movement 3
Dancers : Haaayjalla
Tunmiilee..lamiilee.. Jalatun…
Runggunonglahombak,
scabeungbungonghaianeukaneukLeunkuak..(2x)
- Movement 4
Dancers : Ku…ku
La bungongsibungongputeh
La bungongsibungongputeh
Dancers : eha
- Movement 5
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Sheikh : Hay miiilenmilehlahe
Ta jakkohkayee
Need daaaperede…ranupsigulu…
Milenmilenalaheee…walaheoheleee…
Sheikh : Haymatakotakobumba..tapulatapulabumba
Back to *
Nyopulowehnyoo..hatelonsedeh
Nyobaropuleh oh leummahgatta
- Movement 6
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Etraa ma buraaa…buraaa hay bacuttek
Layarlaburka u…Sabangkapatan..
Tiaaahamengku…walaahemayone..
- Movement 7
Lahenhaiadoeeuk…..yangkamohidang …sambong
Lahenhaiadoeeuk..lagukaabeh,….Allah
Lahenhaiadoeeuk…yang kamohidang,…Allah
Lahenhaiadoeeuk…kamumeuriwang..Allah
Lahenhaiadoeeukuroekajula..Allah
Lahenhaiadoeeuk…kamumeuriwang…Allah
Lahenhaiadoeeukurokajula…Allah
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Motion
Saman dance one dance that is unique, because it only shows the motion
of applause and other movements, like rocking motion, kirep, lingang, surang-
strain (all motion is the Gayo language). In addition, there are two rows of people
singing, clapping and all dancers must dance Saman dance in harmony. In
TariSaman always, tempo going faster and faster the longer the Saman dance so
exciting.
This dance is usually played by a dozen or a dozen men, the dancers must
be odd. In changing times, this dance is played also by women or a mixture of
male and female, and dance movements have been modified. Because dance
saman played without musical instruments, then as a retinue in use hands and
body. There are several ways to get these sounds:
4 generally upbeat. Friction with the thumb-hand middle finger (kertip). Was
generally upbeat.
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Dancer
Saman dance is very interesting. Saman dance performances are not only
popular in our own country, but also popular in foreign countries such as Australia
and Europe. Recently saman dance at shows in Australia to commemorate the
tsunami catastrophe on December 26, 2006. Therefore, we should be proud of the
arts that we have, and preserve it so as not to become extinct.
Conclusion
Saman is the most popular dance in Aceh and the dance that has become
well-known abroad with the name "Thousand hands". It has its origin from the
Alas ethnic group and is normally performed to celebrate the birthday of the
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Prophet Muhammad. Tari Saman used as media propaganda. Before starting
Saman, traditional leaders appear to represent the local community. Traditional
leaders to give the advice that is useful to the players and spectators. Poetry at the
Saman also cosntains advice, advice and propaganda.
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