Tiban Dance


Tiban is one of Trenggalek's dance which has been perpetuated by a great number of villagers. "ban" was a dry seasonal tradition for young shepherds trying to get water for their cattle. To obtain water, they occupied with the game the rain fell down heavily. Up to the present time. "Tiban" has still been held every dry season to plead for rain to God. The whip is made of several twisted sugar palm leaf ribs. This game is led by "landang" (referee). A "Landang" is a wise person who master the rule of the game. This game is accompanied with "pelog" (seven tone gamelan scate) and "genadang" (small drum covered with leather at each end) played in dynamic rhythm which make the dancers more energic and antusiastic.

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