Jakarta (ANTARA) - As soon as the sound of drums was heard, the visitors' attention was immediately drawn to one point, namely four lion dances moving nimbly in the middle of the crowd, occasionally jumping and spinning to the rhythm of the increasingly fast music. The scene was part of the 81st anniversary event of the Republic of Indonesia entitled "Harmoni Nusantara", a series of celebrations leading up to independence day at a shopping center in Jakarta. Amidst the red and white decorations, the lion dance performance presents an atmosphere that combines the spirit of independence with the various cultures of the archipelago.

A lion dance Performance by Kong Ha Hong, a group active in the preservation and development of lion dance art in Indonesia, also enlivened the event by performing a red and white lion dance. The appearance of the lion dance makes the performance area filled with visitors, both sitting and standing. Many of them held up their cellphones to capture the movements every time the lion dance jumps.

The atmosphere became more lively with lots of applause from the audience. Andre, manager of the Kong Ha Hong team, stated that his group's participation in "Harmoni Nusantara" was a form of participation to commemorate Independence Day Republic Indonesia through a cultural approach. "Barongsai in Indonesia has now developed into a sport.

In the momentum of Independence Day, we want to present not only a lion dance performance, but also a collaboration with various Indonesian cultures as a form of the spirit of unity in diversity," said Andre to Xinhua. According to Andre, this collaboration is also a way to show that the lion dance can exist side by side with the various traditions that grow in Indonesia. Through performances in public spaces, the public is invited to recognize the lion dance not only as a Chinesecultural heritage, but also as a performing art and sport that developed in Land Water.

Barongsai itself has a unique place in the development of Chinese culture in Indonesia. This performanceart that combines movement, music and physical skills has long been present in various community celebrations. Its presence in the atmosphere approaching 17 August shows that this tradition can also become part of community activities in Indonesia.

Behind the head of the lion dance that looks light and agile, there is a player who must move according to the rhythm and maintain balance in every action. Fast changes of movement require cooperation between the front and back players, while the music signals each change in movement. Allthat makes lion dance performances interesting not only as a spectacle, but also as a form of collective work.

This spirit felt in harmony with the atmosphere of the independence celebration which was filled with various joint activities. Dina, one of the visitors at the shopping center, praised the excitement of the event. "The event was cool.

There's a lot of Indonesian culture on display. "The presence of the lion dance also adds to the excitement of this year's independence celebrations," he told Xinhua after the performance. Illustration.

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