Bedoyo is one of the Javanese dances. This dance is usually performed by nine girls. Since this is known as a mythological dance, all the performers must be in the holy state, physically and soul. This dance depicts the secret meeting between Panembahan Senopati, the first ruler of the Mataram Kingdom II with Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, the powerful and beautiful goddess-the Queen of South Sea. The enliven this dance, traditional musical instrument called gamelan accompanies this dance. It symbolizes the voices of sea wind and other natural voices.
During the dance performance, a tenth "invisible" dancer appears. It is said that she is a very beautiful princess, dancing impressively elegant. Some said that Bedoyo dance is sacred, as it is symbolizing a meditator’s highest achievement during medititation by closing 9 human orifices & reducing all bad desires.
(Adapted from JOGLOSEMAR)
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