Pendet-Bali

Origin: Province of Bali

Description: Pendet was originally a dance of worship which was exhibited in many temples. This dance symbolizes welcoming thegods fall into the natural world. Gradually, as the changing times, the artists transform Pendet to "welcome", but still contains elements of the sacred-religious. Pendet is a statement in the form of an offeringritual dances. Unlike dances performances that require intensivetraining, Pendet be danced by all people, pemangkus men and women, rural women and girls. This dance is taught simply by following the move and rarely done in the hamlets. The young girlfollowed the move of the more senior women who understand their responsibilities in providing a good example. Dance princess whohas a more dynamic pattern of motion of the dance Rejang sung in groups or pairs, shown after Rejang dance in the courtyard of the temple and generally facing toward the holy (pelinggih) by wearingceremonial dress and each dancer brings sangku, jugs, bowlsequipment and other offerings.

source :www.budaya-indonesia.org