Beskalan, Dance Full of Mysteries

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Beskalan dance is a dance from Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Usually displayed at the opening of the event or to welcome guests.

Beskalan dance is accompanied by a musical instrument called gamelan. Musical instruments that only exist in Java. Mystical ancient musical instrument.

A set of gamelan musical instruments consists of kendang, bonang, demung, saron, pekingese, kenong & kethuk, slenthem, gender, gong, xylophone, fiddle, siter, flute, kempul.

To get a beautiful tone, the usual gamelan is played in an ensemble.

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Beskalan dance has smooth and complicated movements. Every movement has meaning. The dancer’s fingertips can tell. Likewise with footsteps and head movements. Full of mystery.

The clothes worn also have meaning. The clothes worn by dancers are Javanese gelung with chunky crocheted ornaments, earrings, sampur, sungsung necklaces, mekak, timang belts, stagen, semyok, pedangan, socks and gonseng.

Beskalan Dance Costume
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When performing rituals, sometimes there are trance. But Beskalan dance is a beautiful dance with dynamic movements. Anyone want to study?

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Perlu dilestarikan supaya anak cucu kita tahu .

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Iya Mbak @JuwarniPawuh , akan seru jika BLG melakukan flasmob :grinning: Kebayang gak kita melakukan tarian massal sebelum memulai acara! :grinning:

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@Moestika Wauw pasti keren dan seru.Saya pernah belajar tari Beskalan pas SMP dulu. Tapi sekarang yaa sudah lupa. Saya tidak pandai menari soalnya. Salam Kontribusi

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Moes~! I am Kelly^^; I’m not good at dancing, but I love dancing very much.You look great.

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Thanks @KellyHyojeongKim I’m also not good at dancing, I learn a little. You are also great, you have gone to beautiful and amazing places. :grinning:

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Hi @Moestika

Thanks a lot for sharing the unique culture from Java, Indonesia.

I hear first time about such kind of Dance which is really amazing, the dance outfit is similar to the dancer of India, good to see you in this dance costume.

Gamelan is a unique instrument i am curious to see if you record any dance video then please share so that we can understand this dance form:)

Good wishes from India👍

Keep sharing the beautiful stories from your country, i am excited to read your next post.

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Moes. I’m glad to know you.^^;

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@IshantHP_ig Your reply seems to read one wonderful article. Nice local guide! - From Kelly at South Korea-

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@Moestika @KellyHyojeongKim @IshantHP_ig the warmth of friendship spilled over onto the website. Great to see the culture of Mixing of Different nationalities on this board. Local guides Connect - Great !!! And beautiful costume @Moestika The gracefulness of the movements can be understood in that first photo itself. Keep learning :slight_smile:

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I have several videos @IshantHP_ig @ bu due to equipment limitations I can’t upload them.

Thank you @KellyHyojeongKim I’m also happy to know you.

Thank you @Indira_IllathuVala great idea to know other cultures, it must be fun. I will continue to learn.

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