Rapa'i Geleng is an ethnic Acehnese dance originating from the southern part of Aceh, precisely Manggeng, which is now included in the Southwest Aceh District. Rapa'i Geleng was developed by an anonymous in South Aceh. The Rapa'i Geleng game is also included in the dance movement which symbolizes uniformity in terms of cooperation, togetherness and full cohesiveness in the community. This dance expresses the dynamism of society in the sung poems, costumes and basic movements of the elements of Meuseukat Dance.
This type of dance is intended for men. Usually, there are 12 trained men who play this dance. The poem that is delivered is socialization to the public about how to live in a community, religion and solidarity are upheld.
The costume worn in black and yellow combined with red beads.
The function of this dance is the spread of religion, instilling moral values in the community, and also explaining how to live in a social society. Rapa'i Geleng was first developed in 1965 in South Aceh. At that time this dance was performed when filling in the gaps when the students were bored after studying. Then, this dance is used as a means of da'wah because it can make a lot of audience attraction.
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