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199630 minGdocumentary

Tayuban

199630 minGdocumentary

Once a year, men in a Javanese village dance with professional female dancers as part of a ritual to honor a protective spirit.

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Felicia Hughes-Freeland

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Once a year, men in a Javanese village dance with professional female dancers as part of a ritual to honor a protective spirit.

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Felicia Hughes-Freelanddirector

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In a Javanese village, an annual ritual unfolds, marked by the distribution of food. Following this, men engage in traditional dance with professional female dancers. These performances, known as tayuban, are viewed as controversial due to their perceived sexual nature, which some deem unacceptable within national culture. However, the dances serve as offerings to a protective spirit, symbolizing community identity and a shared commitment to well-being. The event reflects deep-rooted cultural practices and local beliefs.

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