CULTURAL DANCES
Maengket is a common name for all the traditional dance drama that takes place in Minahassa.
There are three popular dances which fall under this category,
Makamberu depicts the harvest time and some of the choreography is reminiscent of love poems.
Marambak celebrates the building of a new house, and passes on traditional values.
Mah'laya is usually humorous and is generally full of merriment.
There are several other traditional dances: Kabasaran which is sometime called "Cakalele Minahasa", is performed as a welcome dance to greet incoming guests.
Tumatenden is a fairy tale of love depicting the folklore of Tumatenden.
Tari Lenso is a dance derived from Maengket where the dancer uses handkerchief in the dancing. |
