Zapin is Back on Stage
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Ten years of Zapin dance revitalization efforts have resulted in the Zapin Center, formed to promote nationwide the original and unique dance from Jambi.
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It was quiet for a moment when four male dancers lined up to bow to a gambus (lute) player. While plucking the strings of the instrument, he intonated Arabic verses. Eastern styled music pervaded the air, with the dancers' foot stomps and hand movements flowing like sea waves. Before starting the Zapin dance, performers must show respect to their teacher, who generally plays this musical instrument, said Budianto, 38, a Zapin dance instructor in L
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