Zapin dance is a art that penetrates the time limit and state territory. Through the vulnerable movement, this traditional dance brings together all the circles in Malay culture khazanah.
Zapin is believed to be a culture of the culture brought by Arab traders in the 15th century in the coastal area of Sumatra, Kalimantan and also the Malaysian Peninsula. The word Zapin, originated from the Arabic language, "Zafn" which means rapid foot movements follow the susceptible punch. Therefore, Zapin dance is not separated from gambus iring which is a musical instrument from the Middle East.
The Malay Culture Festival in Pekanbaru City, Riau, at the end of November 2017 guessed the charm of Zapin from the side of beauty to its mice. This event is a place to gather dancers from seven provinces, such as Riau Islands, West Kalimantan, West Sumatra, North Sumatra, NTB, South Sulawesi, DKI Jakarta and also Riau, and not the relics of participants from Malaysia and Singapore.
A number of dancers from West Kalimantan brought Zapin dance in local language called Jepin on the Malay Culture Festival in Pekanbaru City, Riau.
The number of dancers display Zapin Api on the Malay Culture Festival in Pekanbaru City, Riau.
Each dancer group displays the uniqueness of zapin dance each, which shows this traditional dance is not rigid and continues to adapt to local communities and culture. Before the 1960, Zapin was only carried out by men, but can now be brought to women.
Various dances of Zapin are showed in the festival, dancers from Singapore brought Zapin Asyik, a growing dance in the country by bringing a pair of men and women. From West Kalimantan displayed Jepin, local call from Zapin. All Jepin dancers are men who are earthing and the movement is faster and willing.
In addition, there is also the Dance of Zapin Api from Bengkalis Regency, Riau, which contains mysterious elements. Zapin Fire brought men to clean his soul. They dance in the dark above the coal like a delicate spirit.
Tari Zapin Api originated from the North Rupat of Bengkalis Regency, Riau.
The dancer of Zapin Api dancing above the coal such as delicate hue on the Malay Culture Festival in Pekanbaru City, Riau.
The charm of Zapin dance will not be exhausted and wait for digging to enrich the art and culture of the archipelago.
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The dancer of Riau is preparing the dance of Zapin Umai on the Malay Culture Festival in Pekanbaru, Riau, and it will pursue dark dancers.
The number of children dancing Zapin together at the opening of the Malay Culture Festival in Pekanbaru City, Riau.
The number of enthusiasts brings gambus music tools to sieve Zapin dance at the opening of the Malay Culture Festival in Pekanbaru City, Riau.
The number of dancers from Singapore brought dance Zapin Asyik on the Malay Culture Festival in Pekanbaru City, Riau.
