Modero Dance

Modero Dance

Central Sulawesi has a rich culture, ranging from traditional costume, tradtional house, traditional songs, traditional weapons, and also the traditional dances. On the traditional dance of Central Sulawesi also variety, that is Modero and Pontanu .

Modero is a traditional dance of Pamona ethnic in Central Sulawesi. Modero dance usually done or mass together in a number of very much and do in place very widely. Modero dance is one of a long tradition Pamona ethnic still maintanied until now and often displayed on events such as the ceremony, party customary, reception, and various other events. The meaning of Modero dance are as thanksgiving to God and as a unifying people of Pamona ethnic. It is seen with how they do it together, they gathered into one and regardless of gender, social status, and age. Therefore, in this dance seen the spirit of flavor together and sense of unity.

The movement of Modero dance is simple enough. This dance move is dominated by movement swinging the hands of the front and the movement of feet is to the left dan right to follow the rhythm and by making the formation of circular and mutual holding hands. For the movement of the foot to the right is usually only done a one time, while the movement of the foot to the left is usually done a two time. Then, the dancers of formation will move clockwise. In the course of Modero dance, will be accompanied by traditional music like Nggongi and and Ganda, then there is an companion vocal served to sing poem or pantun.