Janger — Bali
This dance evokes happiness and joy, linked to life and relationships between teenagers.

Zapin Melayu — Riau
The word “zapin” comes from the Arabic “zafn”, which refers to fast foot movements following the rhythm of the music.

Instrumental music
A musical moment highlighting traditional Indonesian sounds.

Cente Rone — Betawi
This dance illustrates the joy and energy of Betawi women during Lunar New Year celebrations. It reflects harmony between cultures, acculturation and tolerance in diversity.

Gantar & Belian — Borneo
The Gantar dance is linked to rice-planting ceremonies. It notably uses a long stick, symbolising the tool used to dig the soil, as well as a short bamboo tube containing seeds ready to be sown. The Belian dance, meanwhile, evokes a long spiritual journey to meet the gods.

Enggang — Borneo
This dance represents the hornbill, a sacred bird for the Dayak people of Borneo, considered a spiritual figure inhabiting the upper world.

Lenso O Ulate — Maluku and North Sulawesi
Originating from Maluku and North Sulawesi, this dance is rich in meanings linked to social interaction, affection and openness towards others. It uses a handkerchief, the “lenso”, as its main accessory.

Naiak Padi & Piring — West Sumatra
These dances express the gratitude of the Minangkabau people for successful harvests and for protection from threats. The plate dance, or Piring, symbolises offerings made to the deities.