Indonesia Menari or ''Indonesia Dance'' is a collective dance movement or festival that is held every year in the month of November. It is arranged by Galeri Indonesia Kaya of Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation. It was first held in 2012. The dance festival held simultaneously at many locations in
Indonesia
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
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It aims to introduce people to traditional Indonesian dances, to encourage more people, especially those of the young generation to learn traditional dances of
Indonesia
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
and to be proud of Indonesian culture.
Usually performed in the form of mass dance with choreography that combines several traditional and modern dance. The event is also enlivened by the presence of art workers who also danced together in the festivity of the event in each venue.
See also
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Dance in Indonesia
Dance in Indonesia ( id, Tarian Indonesia) reflects the country's diversity of ethnicities and cultures. There are more than 1,300 ethnic groups in Indonesia. Austronesian roots and Melanesian tribal forms are visible, and influences ranging ...
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List of festivals in Indonesia
Below is a list of festivals in Indonesia. The list is divided based on their respective calendar.
Changing date
* Indonesia Menari
*Caci, Flores
*Festival Baleo, Lembata
* NgayogJazz, Yogyakarta
*Gawai Dayak, West Kalimantan
*Indonesian Film Fe ...
External links
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References
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Indonesian culture
Indonesia
Tourist attractions in Jakarta
Annual events in Indonesia