#Orcheva Doodle Art#6 : Seudati Dance, Aceh Traditional Dance

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Hello Steemians...

Today I will tell you about Seudati Dance

What is Sudati Dance?
Seudati Dance is one of the traditional dance from Aceh. This dance is usually danced by a group of male dancers with a distinctive and energetic movement and accompanied by chanting poems and the sound of the dancers. Seudati Dance is one of the most well-known traditional dance in Aceh, and is often featured in various events, both traditional events, show events, and cultural events.

History
Historically, this dance originally grew and flourished in Gigieh Village, Simpang Tiga Sub-District, Pidie District, Aceh, led by Syeh Tam. This dance then began to develop in other areas. As time went on, this dance then began to spread to other areas of Aceh, until now Seudati Dance has spread to all areas in Aceh.

Formerly this dance is also used by religious leaders as a way in spreading Islam. However, during the Dutch colonial period this dance was banned. Because of the poetry sung in Seudati Dance is considered to foster the spirit for the youth of Aceh to rise can cause rebellion to the Dutch. After Indonesian independence, this dance was again allowed, not only as a religious spreading, but also often performed as a dance performance until now.

The Function of the Dance
Seudati dance is initially often functioned as a way of da'wah. But now this dance is also functioned as a dance performances. The name of this Seudati Dance comes from the word 'shahadat', which means 'to testify'. Or in Islam is defined as an acknowledgment of God and the Prophet. It is also related to the poems that are sung in accompanying this dance. The poem usually contains about life and religious teachings. In addition every movement in this Seudati Dance also certainly has special values ​​and meanings in it.

Conclusion
Seudati dance is a dance that emerged and developed in the province of Aceh and is still quite famous to date. This dance also became the icon of pride of Aceh province in addition to other dance.

History of this dance has existed since the early emergence of Islam in the region of Aceh, the emergence in the region Pidie and Aceh Utara touted to be the embryo of seudati dance known as the dance of pride of the people of Aceh.

The uniqueness of this art is seen in the movement and the happiness that was delivered in the show. Although there is no excessive property but clothing and headband called tangkulok simply illustrate the hallmark of this dance. Besides the rencong weapon tucked in the waist of the dancers as if to illustrate that the art is the art of the province of Aceh.

This below is Seudati dance on my doodle art (show you one of the dance move)

Doodling Process

HERE IS THE RESULT

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Bereh that brother postingan U

one more amazing. salute.

Aceh lon sayang

makasi banyak bang... :)

I am resteemed my friends.

Most fascinating, Andhya! Reminded me that I haven't drawn for a long time... I used to like sketching and drawing :) I found you from the Daily Qurator! Cheers!

thankyou...you like sketching too..? cool...where aru you from..?

Malaysia! :D I like... but long time, no practise... :p

aha...we are near...
you can start again to sketch :) its fun..

No time... busy steeming.. lol

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