Didong Dance

Didong dance was came from Aceh,actually was not only dance in this traditional culture,

Because it’s combined between dancing ,singing and poem.

This art was perform firstly by Abdul Kadir To’et , in the Reje Linge XIII era.

This art was very delight in Takengon and bener meria people.

Some people said, Didong was same meaning with “denang” or “donang” word, that’s means “singing for heart amusing”.

Other people said that Didong was came from Din + Dong, Din à religion (Arabic word) and Dong à missions.

In the beginning of this Didong performance, this art was use for spreading activity of Islam religion.

The Didong artist usually completed his poem with Islam theology.

On that era Didong perform every Islamic Holiday.

Now,Didong not only perform in every Islamic holiday, it’s also perform every custom ceremonial,

Such as wedding, circumcision , big harvest, welcoming party etc.

Last condition of Didong dance now still exist and usually for their poem,

The used the poem to critics and protest for government.



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