Ranub Lampuan; Aceh Traditional Dance

"Ranub" is Acehnese for betel leaf. Betel leaf (or Sirih) in Acehnese is called' Ranub'. It is a kind of vine tree which is easily found in the region. Betel leaf plays an important part in the Acehnese's life since it is used as an extra chewing after meals.
Also, the leaf is also used as a sign of respect to the guest. Serving the betel leaf to guests has now developed as a kind of dance.

It is very popular in Aceh and usually played "Serving betel leaf to the guest" as a dance has become a popular way of welcoming prominent guest to Aceh and also at opening ceremonies.


The dance is performed by 7 women dancers and accompanied by the sound of the traditional musical instrument of 'seurunee kalee'.

At the end of the dance, the dancers come to the guests and give 'the sirih'. It should be noted that the guests are expected to take the sirih although they do not have to chew it.

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