Hegong Dance, Traditional Dances From Maumere NTT
Hegong Dance is a traditional dance from Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This dance is usually played in groups by male and female dancers in traditional dress and accompanied by Gong Waning music. Hegong Dance is a traditional dance that is quite famous and often displayed in various events such as traditional events, welcoming guests important, local art and various other events.
In this Hegong Dance show there are usually 4 (four) rounds. In the first half, the female dancers will enter the arena to the accompaniment of Gong Waning music, followed by male dancers as they machete or porong. In that stage the dancers will dance with fast rhythms and with Pledong wa'in movement or jolt of the foot.
In the second half, male and female dancers will form a circle where the dancers will surround the female dancers. Then in the third round, the dancers will perform free movement. Usually in the third round is a creative movement that is combined with the rhythm of the music Gong Waning. Then in the final round, the dancers will re-form a circle and also as a cover, one of the dancers will be lifted up by using a bamboo.
In the third round is usually a creation movement that describes the cooperation between male and female dancers. While in the final round, one of the male dancers raised upwards depicts that he is monitoring the enemy or the opponent and the dancers below describe their alertness to the attack from the enemy.
As for the male dancers will usually use clothing such as Lipa Prenggi or Lipa Mitan and also typical ikat Sikka weaving. In addition, the head section will use a headband called Lesu Widin Telun. And do not forget, the dancers are both male and female equipped with Ikun, Lesu and also Reng as dancing equipment.
The Origin of Hegong Dance
Hegong Dance is a dance of the greatness of the Maumere community in Sikka District, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). The history of Hegong Dance is still not known for certain, but according to some sources say that this dance was originally a traditional dance and often displayed in traditional ceremonies Maumere community. In addition, this dance is used as a welcome dance of the important guests who are coming there.Hegong Dance Performance
Hegong dance is generally played by approximately 6 to 10 dancers, whether male dancers or female dancers and one person as a dance leader in the front. In this dance, the dancers will be equipped with ikun, lethargic, and also battens as an attribute in the dance. Ikun is a weapon that is like a knife and made of wood and decorated with a ponytail. While lethargy is a kind of handkerchief that is used as a complement of hand movements of the dancers. And on the battl is a kind of anklet with a canyon.In this Hegong Dance show there are usually 4 (four) rounds. In the first half, the female dancers will enter the arena to the accompaniment of Gong Waning music, followed by male dancers as they machete or porong. In that stage the dancers will dance with fast rhythms and with Pledong wa'in movement or jolt of the foot.
In the second half, male and female dancers will form a circle where the dancers will surround the female dancers. Then in the third round, the dancers will perform free movement. Usually in the third round is a creative movement that is combined with the rhythm of the music Gong Waning. Then in the final round, the dancers will re-form a circle and also as a cover, one of the dancers will be lifted up by using a bamboo.
Meaning In Hegong Dance Performance
Each movement and also the round shown in this dance certainly has its own meaning or meaning. It can be seen from the show. In the first half will be opened with a fast rhythmic movement and also afoot jerk that depicts the spirit of the dancers. In the second round, the dancers create a circle where female dancers are surrounded by male dancers, this phase describing the souls of men in defending and also protecting women.In the third round is usually a creation movement that describes the cooperation between male and female dancers. While in the final round, one of the male dancers raised upwards depicts that he is monitoring the enemy or the opponent and the dancers below describe their alertness to the attack from the enemy.
Hegong Dance Companion
In this Hegong Dance, performance will usually be accompanied by musical accompaniment of Gong Waning. Gong Waning is a traditional musical instrument typical of the Sikka community consisting of drums called Waning, Wong and Peli children. In this waning instrument itself consists of a large drum and also a small drum called Dodor. In the instrument, gong consists of Gong Ina Wa'a, Gong Lepe, Gong Higo Hagong, Gong Ina Depo, and Gong Udong. While on the child's own pitcher is a piece of bamboo used in stabilizing the rhythm of the blow Gong Waning. Gong Waning music can produce several types of the rhythm of the music, one of the rhythms that can be played to accompany Hegong Dance is the rhythm of Badu Blabat.Hegong Dancing Costume
At this Hegong Dance performance is usually the dancers use custom clothing costumes. In the female dancers usually wear clothing like Pumpkin Gate, Utan and also colorful Dong. In the hair section is made Legen and added with Hegin to strengthen the hair circle and given a soking decoration. Do not forget to use Ivory Bracelets on their wrists.As for the male dancers will usually use clothing such as Lipa Prenggi or Lipa Mitan and also typical ikat Sikka weaving. In addition, the head section will use a headband called Lesu Widin Telun. And do not forget, the dancers are both male and female equipped with Ikun, Lesu and also Reng as dancing equipment.
