Lalayon Dance, Traditional Dance From North Maluku
Lalayon Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from North Maluku. This dance is a social dance that contains messages of romance and love. Because this dance contains romantic and loving messages, then, this dance will usually be hosted in pairs and has beautiful movements throughout the dance round. Malay rhythmic song is also the most important element in forming a romantic atmosphere that will support the arrival of the message.
After that, a female dancer will come up with a smile of a knot in her mouth sign receiving the temptation of a male dancer. The two then circled and their bodies seemed to have a dialogue with each other. Feelings of affection and caring are deeply felt in every movement of these dancers. Each couple will show such deep warmth as a form of their love message.
Lalayon Dance Show
At the show, Begins with the dancers crawling into the center of the court. Then all the dancers' eyes will look at each other between male and female dancers as if in a sense of love. Then the male dancer started to make a seductive movement in front of the female dancer.After that, a female dancer will come up with a smile of a knot in her mouth sign receiving the temptation of a male dancer. The two then circled and their bodies seemed to have a dialogue with each other. Feelings of affection and caring are deeply felt in every movement of these dancers. Each couple will show such deep warmth as a form of their love message.