• 2 years ago
TEMPO.CO, Banyuwangi, Indonesia - November 22, 2014: The procession marching band is opening Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia on Saturday, November 22, 2014. The theme of the annual event is "The Mystic Dance of Seblang", which is taken from the tradition of ritual Seblang as clean of village.

Carnival also enlivened by the performance of the 100 Seblang dancers. They accompany a Queen of Seblang, with a combination of traditional clothing Seblang fashion with a modern fashion. Dancers teenager behind the Queen spread to 50 sheets of batik Banyuwangi.

Fragments Seblang tradition also shown, which is part of the belief in the goddess Sri or Goddess of Fertility. Accompanied by gamelan Banyuwangi, songs with Using language, all the dancers appear as if in a trance.

The most unique dance seen in the last procession. Dancer costume with accessories crops such as eggplant, tomatoes, carrots, vegetables, and various fruits.

Video Journalist: IKA NINGTYAS
Editor: Ngarto Februana

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