Indonesia Menari Returns
After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the nationwide dance-off returned this month, filling shopping malls in 11 cities with renewed rhythm, color and joyful pride in traditional dance.
In a world hooked on TikTok challenges and K-pop covers, it might seem unlikely that thousands of Indonesians, from toddlers to grandparents, would gather at shopping malls to perform traditional dances.
Yet on Sunday, that vision came to life with the long-awaited return of Indonesia Menari (Indonesia dances).
Following a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the nationwide dance-off once again united diverse people in choreography that celebrated the archipelago’s rich cultures.
Author's summary: Indonesia Menari revives traditional dance joy.