Holiday Ayo - Kebagh dance is the oldest traditional dance that is very popular in the Besemah area since ancient times.

Although it was banned until the 1940s by the Dutch colonial government, this dance is still preserved and taught from generation to generation from generation to generation. Kebagh dance is increasingly desperate, sinking and had disappeared during the Japanese occupation.

As cited from balitbangnovdasumsel, Kebagh dance is the oldest traditional art of Basemah in Pagar Alam City. The Kebagh dance is held at the time of welcoming the great guest / guest of honor at an official event or wedding reception ceremony. Kebagh dance in ancient times was categorized as a sacred dance.

Kebagh dance comes from Besemah Village. This village feels like a city in Pagar Alam, this dance has existed since the Dutch colonial era which has entered Pagar Alam.

The Kebagh dance was created by the residents of Basemah village who at that time wanted to show an entertainment in order to welcome the grand guest/guest of honor at the wedding reception in their village. This dance is accompanied by kenong and rehab and is usually held in an open courtyard.

source: tribunnews

Accompaniment music

As cited from Serly Safitri, the accompaniment music in the Kebagh dance uses music typical of the Besemah tradition of Pagar Alam City and cannot be replaced by Malay musical instruments in general.

Besemah musical instrument commonly called Kromong which consists of musical instruments Kenung (Kenong), one Kendang or Redab and Gong.

The current development of musical instruments in Kebagh dance, can also be collaborated with other musical instruments such as cymbals, as long as they do not change the notation of the accompaniment.

Dance moves

This dance is danced in pairs in pairs in the yard at night. The kebagh dance movement is inspired by the movement of the Dinang bird. This bird has a habit of living in groups and has beautiful movements and colors. Some of the people of Basemah believe that the Kebah dance was originally danced by an angel who became Puyang Serunting Sakti's wife.