Showing posts with label Aceh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aceh. Show all posts

Friday, January 28, 2011

Saman Dance from Aceh - Indonesia

Saman Dance
Saman dance is one of the most famous areas of Aceh today. This dance originated from the Central Highlands.  In the past, Saman Dance is usually displayed to celebrate the  event  - a significant milestone in indigenous and people of Aceh. In addition, this dance is usually also displayed to celebrate the  birth of  the Prophet  Muhammad. In fact the name "Samantha" is obtained from one of  the great scholars of Aceh, Syech Saman