This morning we went to the National Portrait Gallery of Australia, Canberra, to see the Indonesian dance. It was part of South East Asia art performance: life, death and magic.
This is "Wira Pertiwi" dance. It is a modern Javanese dance and it was created by Bagong Kussudiardjo. It tells about the Indonesian heroines.
This is "Indang" dance from West Sumatra. This morning, the dancers performed "Indang" dance and "Saman" dance (from Aceh). Both dances tell about education, Islamic religion and togetherness.
This is "Topeng Tua" (old mask) dance from Bali. Topeng Tua is a solo performer dons the mask of very old man, and his physical movement portrays the thoughts, emotions, and feelings of the character.
This is "Ngarojeng" dance from Betawi. It tells about the transition of girls from childhood into adulthood.
They are very cool, aren't they? I wish I can learn many Indonesian dances. Bravo Indonesia!
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