People on central of Java will be familiar with the traditional performance of Tari Topeng Betawi. This dance is also popular as Betawi mask dance where there are several dancers who are performing the traditional dance by using the mask. This is a kind of Indonesian traditional dance which always popular especially around the area of Jakarta.
According to the figures of Betawi people, technically there are three requirements that must be met by a Betawi masked dancers to produce a proper and correct movement for the realization of the unity of aesthetically and harmonious body movement that is pleasing namely gandes (flexible), teaching (cheerful), and agile without any load dancing.
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This famous Betawi mask dance use mask because its having a great influence from the arrival of Hinduism culture to Indonesian areas at the ancient time. Betawi people assume masks have magical powers. Besides being able to resist reinforcements, also considered able to eliminate the grief due to death, illness, or other disaster. In addition, the Betawi people are using different approaches regarding the term mask.
You can always come to see this traditional performance at some public places such as Taman Mini or others. The ticket price is always depending on the event that you come, and you can always enjoy this great performance.
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