Dance braid eight of jambi

Braid eight dance is a traditional dance originating from the province of Jambi. This dance was first introduced by M. Ceylon when on duty at the Jambi Provincial Culture Department in the 1970s. Men born in Padang Sidempuan July 7, 1941 has a remarkable talent in the arts, especially dance. As a good person, friendly, and energetic makes him easy to adapt to local culture and environment. Activity is more wrestling in the field of culture makes itself successfully captures the deepest messages of the community association which was then processed into a work of art called Dance braid Eight. During its development, dance is then set to be one of the typical dances of Jambi Province.

Social dance was first played by eight people using as much as 8 wick stove rope tied or hung in the attic. Ceylon to name the dance called "Dance braid Eight" which refers to 8 straps that are used in the dance. Ceylon friend named O.K. Hendrik then suggested to replace the wick stove with a scarf so that played dance looked more appealing. The proposal was approved by Ceylon, so in every opportunity braid Eight dance performances, a scarf used as a medium of dance until now.
Dance braid Eight lots shown on the activities of the party, such as customs and cultural promotion party
In the braid Eight Dance audiences can watch the graceful movements that are served by the dancers. The dance opens with a squat movement and play while you deliver to greet obeisance to the audience as a courtesy. This has become one characteristic of the Malay dances. The dancers perform the movement as regards respect for the audience of his willingness to sacrifice watching dance from start to finish.

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