The animated Doodle shows Tari Rangkuk Alu, an Indonesian dance form with roots to the Manggarai region‘s traditional game called Rangkuk Alu entailing navigating through a grid of moving bamboo poles.
This doodle is visible only in Inodnesia on April 29, 2024.
What is the Tari Rangkuk Alu dance?
Tari Rangkuk Alu, a traditional dance that originated from the game Rankuk Alu, Ranku Alu, or Rangkuk pestle game, is enjoyed by people of all ages.
The game involves arranging bamboo sticks in a grid pattern on the ground. While some participants move the sticks to a steady rhythm, others step through the grid in a complex pattern, avoiding the bamboo. The dance evolved from the game as people noticed the similarities between the rhythmic jumping and dancing. Novice dancers follow simple patterns, while experienced performers navigate multiple bamboos moving in various directions, maneuvering around the edges and through the center.
The rhythmic beating of the bamboo sticks is sometimes accompanied by instruments such as drums and xylophones. Dancers may adorn themselves with long skirts, headdresses, or wave the ends of a scarf as they move through the bamboo grid.
Participating in Tari Rangkuk Alu requires concentration to avoid hitting the bamboo, and players use the game to improve their agility, balance, and coordination. The Manggarai tribe also finds spiritual and philosophical significance in the dance. Those who take part in the dance contribute to the preservation of this cultural treasure of Indonesia.
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