Rudat dance
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| Genre | Traditional dance |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Sasak people |
| Origin | Indonesia |
Rudat dance is a traditional dance of Sasak people in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara,[1] originated from Indonesia. This dance demonstrates pancak silat martial art movements.[2] Rudat dance might be performed by a group costumed and dressed up like prajurit (warrior) with a songkok.
Rudat dance is usually performed as a ceremonial welcoming dance to honor the guests and elders to a traditional ceremony.