LITERATION ABOUT CACI DANCE
💟 LITERATION OF MANGGARAI-FLORES AREA - NTT ✔ Traditional arts typical of the Manggarai community, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara is included in the war dance group which is a symbol of virility for men on this island. What is the symbol of manhood like? Caci dance is a dance played by two men who fight each other using a whip and a shield. Caci dance is also one of the most well-known traditional arts on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara. This dance is often performed at various events, such as during the harvest season (hang woja), new year rituals (penti), and various other traditional ceremonies. In the past, Caci Dance originated from the tradition of the Manggarai community, where the men fought one on one to test their courage and dexterity. This dance then developed into an art, where there were dance moves, songs, and accompanying music to enliven the event. The name Caci Dance is derived from the word 'Ca', which means one, a