This is an original dance created in the 2000s, based on the popular Indonesian dance of 'Jaipongan' created by Bandung-born choreographer Gugum Gumbia Tritasonjaya in the 70s, which was in turn inspired by the Ketuk Tilu folk dance of the Sunda tribe in West Java. It is typically performed by a group of 4 to 8 young young women, characterized by dynamic movements of the hips, arms, shoulders, head and hands, accompanied by steps. The dancers wear brightly colored traditional Sunda attire called ‘kebaya’, specially designed to reveal their figures, and use scarves and fans as accessories. The Bajidor Kahot is an interesting example of the ups and downs of a local folk dance, once discounted in comparison to so-called aristocratic dances in the colonial era, being revived and developed into a dance of nationwide popularity, bringing all generations and groups of people together.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Composed of 4 to 8 female dancers\n∙Makes use of fan as accessory\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

This is an original dance created in the 2000s, based on the popular Indonesian dance of 'Jaipongan' created by Bandung-born choreographer Gugum Gumbia Tritasonjaya in the 70s, which was in turn inspired by the Ketuk Tilu folk dance of the Sunda tribe in West Java. It is typically performed by a group of 4 to 8 young young women, characterized by dynamic movements of the hips, arms, shoulders, head and hands, accompanied by steps. The dancers wear brightly colored traditional Sunda attire called ‘kebaya’, specially designed to reveal their figures, and use scarves and fans as accessories. The Bajidor Kahot is an interesting example of the ups and downs of a local folk dance, once discounted in comparison to so-called aristocratic dances in the colonial era, being revived and developed into a dance of nationwide popularity, bringing all generations and groups of people together.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Composed of 4 to 8 female dancers\n∙Makes use of fan as accessory\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Artistic directorMaria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

This is an original dance created in the 2000s, based on the popular Indonesian dance of 'Jaipongan' created by Bandung-born choreographer Gugum Gumbia Tritasonjaya in the 70s, which was in turn inspired by the Ketuk Tilu folk dance of the Sunda tribe in West Java. It is typically performed by a group of 4 to 8 young young women, characterized by dynamic movements of the hips, arms, shoulders, head and hands, accompanied by steps. The dancers wear brightly colored traditional Sunda attire called ‘kebaya’, specially designed to reveal their figures, and use scarves and fans as accessories. The Bajidor Kahot is an interesting example of the ups and downs of a local folk dance, once discounted in comparison to so-called aristocratic dances in the colonial era, being revived and developed into a dance of nationwide popularity, bringing all generations and groups of people together.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Composed of 4 to 8 female dancers\n∙Makes use of fan as accessory\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Artistic directorMaria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

This is an original dance created in the 2000s, based on the popular Indonesian dance of 'Jaipongan' created by Bandung-born choreographer Gugum Gumbia Tritasonjaya in the 70s, which was in turn inspired by the Ketuk Tilu folk dance of the Sunda tribe in West Java. It is typically performed by a group of 4 to 8 young young women, characterized by dynamic movements of the hips, arms, shoulders, head and hands, accompanied by steps. The dancers wear brightly colored traditional Sunda attire called ‘kebaya’, specially designed to reveal their figures, and use scarves and fans as accessories. The Bajidor Kahot is an interesting example of the ups and downs of a local folk dance, once discounted in comparison to so-called aristocratic dances in the colonial era, being revived and developed into a dance of nationwide popularity, bringing all generations and groups of people together.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Composed of 4 to 8 female dancers\n∙Makes use of fan as accessory\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Artistic directorMaria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

This is an original dance created in the 2000s, based on the popular Indonesian dance of 'Jaipongan' created by Bandung-born choreographer Gugum Gumbia Tritasonjaya in the 70s, which was in turn inspired by the Ketuk Tilu folk dance of the Sunda tribe in West Java. It is typically performed by a group of 4 to 8 young young women, characterized by dynamic movements of the hips, arms, shoulders, head and hands, accompanied by steps. The dancers wear brightly colored traditional Sunda attire called ‘kebaya’, specially designed to reveal their figures, and use scarves and fans as accessories. The Bajidor Kahot is an interesting example of the ups and downs of a local folk dance, once discounted in comparison to so-called aristocratic dances in the colonial era, being revived and developed into a dance of nationwide popularity, bringing all generations and groups of people together.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Composed of 4 to 8 female dancers\n∙Makes use of fan as accessory\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Artistic directorMaria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

This is an original dance created in the 2000s, based on the popular Indonesian dance of 'Jaipongan' created by Bandung-born choreographer Gugum Gumbia Tritasonjaya in the 70s, which was in turn inspired by the Ketuk Tilu folk dance of the Sunda tribe in West Java. It is typically performed by a group of 4 to 8 young young women, characterized by dynamic movements of the hips, arms, shoulders, head and hands, accompanied by steps. The dancers wear brightly colored traditional Sunda attire called ‘kebaya’, specially designed to reveal their figures, and use scarves and fans as accessories. The Bajidor Kahot is an interesting example of the ups and downs of a local folk dance, once discounted in comparison to so-called aristocratic dances in the colonial era, being revived and developed into a dance of nationwide popularity, bringing all generations and groups of people together.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Composed of 4 to 8 female dancers\n∙Makes use of fan as accessory\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Artistic directorMaria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

On the second day of the Lao New Year festival Pi Mai Lao, a traditional Lao mask dance that can only be seen in Luang Prabang is performed. Pou Nyer symbolizing men, Nyar Nyer symbolizing women, and their lion cub Singkeo-Singkham are the focal point of the Lao New Year ceremonies in Luang Prabang. Both Pou Nyer and Nyar Nyer are considered ancestral gods and guardians by the Lao people.

On the second day of the Lao New Year festival Pi Mai Lao, a traditional Lao mask dance that can only be seen in Luang Prabang is performed. Pou Nyer symbolizing men, Nyar Nyer symbolizing women, and their lion cub Singkeo-Singkham are the focal point of the Lao New Year ceremonies in Luang Prabang. Both Pou Nyer and Nyar Nyer are considered ancestral gods and guardians by the Lao people.

On the second day of the Lao New Year festival Pi Mai Lao, a traditional Lao mask dance that can only be seen in Luang Prabang is performed. Pou Nyer symbolizing men, Nyar Nyer symbolizing women, and their lion cub Singkeo-Singkham are the focal point of the Lao New Year ceremonies in Luang Prabang. Both Pou Nyer and Nyar Nyer are considered ancestral gods and guardians by the Lao people.

On the second day of the Lao New Year festival Pi Mai Lao, a traditional Lao mask dance that can only be seen in Luang Prabang is performed. Pou Nyer symbolizing men, Nyar Nyer symbolizing women, and their lion cub Singkeo-Singkham are the focal point of the Lao New Year ceremonies in Luang Prabang. Both Pou Nyer and Nyar Nyer are considered ancestral gods and guardians by the Lao people.

On the second day of the Lao New Year festival Pi Mai Lao, a traditional Lao mask dance that can only be seen in Luang Prabang is performed. Pou Nyer symbolizing men, Nyar Nyer symbolizing women, and their lion cub Singkeo-Singkham are the focal point of the Lao New Year ceremonies in Luang Prabang. Both Pou Nyer and Nyar Nyer are considered ancestral gods and guardians by the Lao people.

On the second day of the Lao New Year festival Pi Mai Lao, a traditional Lao mask dance that can only be seen in Luang Prabang is performed. Pou Nyer symbolizing men, Nyar Nyer symbolizing women, and their lion cub Singkeo-Singkham are the focal point of the Lao New Year ceremonies in Luang Prabang. Both Pou Nyer and Nyar Nyer are considered ancestral gods and guardians by the Lao people.