The title should be explanatory enough. After me and wife returned from our leisurely rounds as shown in the article A leisurely afternoon in Banda Aceh and reflections on its socio-political conditions... we saw a troupe of traditional dancers sitting at the hotel lobby. Now, since we stepped down the plane upon reaching Aceh we always wanted to have a good look at the traditional dances. There was a troupe performing at the arrival hall of the airport but we weren't able to enjoy it because we have to rush to the immigration check-point and all.
Thank God, 4 days later we accidently came across the troupe at the hotel. We were told that there would performances inside our hotel! It's just we have to practically gate-crash a private function. So without much further ado, let me present video clips taken at the function ya.
The opening dance... by a group of university students I was told... good-looking ones too...
There's also a reading of the Quran...
Time for the kiddies to show their mettle...
The ladies who opened the session came back to show more...
It's the turn of a younger group of ladies to prove their worth...
Well. I guess they could beat the seniors fair and square as they were given more stage room and were practically the main course... as in the main traditional dance performers of course. I hope you have enjoyed the videos. Good night! :]
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