Pa'Gellu Dance, Traditional Dances From South Sulawesi
Pa'gellu Dance is a dance that comes from Tana Toraja region. This dance will usually be performed in a series of traditional ceremonies Pa'gellu or ma'gellu, ie in the local language has the meaning of dancing with joy, while the hands and body swayed gracefully. This can mean that the pa'gellu 'dance is performed with the intention to entertain the hearts of its audience, the joy of happiness, and joy.
The basic movement of this dance is a picture of a life that contains a spirit, balance, decency, and also togetherness. Dance pa'gellu 'is a dance of joy that is usually staged at a ceremony that is as happy as home ordination and welcoming guests. The ceremony of tuka (thanksgiving ceremony) will always be enlivened with pa'gellu dance performances, while at the death ceremony of 'solo' sign, is taboo to show it.
This Pa'gellu dance is performed by 5, 7, or 9 (odd) girls who have grown up and will also feature 12 kinds of movements. The movement is a representation of the daily activities of Torajan girls, forming a series of stories that are then strung from one movement to another, starting from birth, the process of living, and the end of human life. Also included are copies of animal movements deemed to have philosophical meanings and provide valuable lessons for humans.
Music in accompanying this dance is a drum beating that will be performed by 3 or 4 men. They will hit the drums continuously and while occasionally shouting a special giggle that will further add to the festive atmosphere.
The basic movement of this dance is a picture of a life that contains a spirit, balance, decency, and also togetherness. Dance pa'gellu 'is a dance of joy that is usually staged at a ceremony that is as happy as home ordination and welcoming guests. The ceremony of tuka (thanksgiving ceremony) will always be enlivened with pa'gellu dance performances, while at the death ceremony of 'solo' sign, is taboo to show it.
This Pa'gellu dance is performed by 5, 7, or 9 (odd) girls who have grown up and will also feature 12 kinds of movements. The movement is a representation of the daily activities of Torajan girls, forming a series of stories that are then strung from one movement to another, starting from birth, the process of living, and the end of human life. Also included are copies of animal movements deemed to have philosophical meanings and provide valuable lessons for humans.
Music in accompanying this dance is a drum beating that will be performed by 3 or 4 men. They will hit the drums continuously and while occasionally shouting a special giggle that will further add to the festive atmosphere.
