# Lengger lanang > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lengger_lanang > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lengger_lanang.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lengger_lanang > Source revision: 1348152083 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Indonesian traditional dance Not to be confused with [Lengger](/source/Lengger). Lengger lanang dance Lengger lanang performance in Java Native name ꧋ꦭꦺꦁꦒꦺꦂꦭꦤꦁ (Javanese) Tari Lengger lanang (Indonesian) Genre Folk dance Instrument(s) Gamelan, Gong, Calung Inventor Javanese Origin Central Java (Indonesia) **Lenger lanang** ([Javanese](/source/Javanese_language): ꧋ꦭꦺꦁꦒꦺꦂꦭꦤꦁ) is a traditional [Javanese](/source/Javanese_dance) dance originating from [Banyumas](/source/Banyumas), [Central Java](/source/Central_Java), [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia). This dance has existed for hundreds of years. Lengger lanang is not just an ordinary dance but a tradition of worshiping the Goddess of Fertility (*[Dewi Sri](/source/Dewi_Sri)*) to celebrate harvests or village clean ceremonies that have been passed down from generation to generation. Lengger lanang dance is a form of cross-gender culture in Indonesia. This dance is categorized as cross-gender because the performer is a man who appears to be a woman.[1][2] Lengger dance is a folk art that has existed and developed for a long time in the agrarian society of Banyumas. Previously, Lengger lanang was considered to have magical-religious elements which were originally staged as a form of community gratitude in a ceremony after the harvest. Even so, the Lengger lanang dance is currently often stigmatized by society and is considered to spread LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) values in Indonesia.[3] ## History Seven lengger lanang dancers, dancing with *selendang* or [scarves](/source/Scarves) The origin of this dance is not known for certain, but there are many traces of dances in fertility rituals such as the lengger. In the book *Tradisi Lengger dan Transformasi* (2000) by Sunaryadi, there are two possibilities for the emergence of Lengger art. Some say that Lengger comes from Jatilawang, Banyumas. There is also a mention that the traditional art originated from Mataram and entered the Kalibagor area, Banyumas in 1755. Actually, the Lengger dance is performed by men but is dressed like a woman. So as if the dance was performed by women. The Lengger Lanang dance is thought to have appeared in Banyumas in the 18th century. At that time [Mangkunegara VII](/source/Mangkunegara_VII) ordered three writers to travel to [Java](/source/Java). Then write about the life of the Javanese people at that time. While in Banyumas, the writer encountered the art of Lengger. The art is written on the *Serat Centhini*. Lengger lanang is believed to have been adapted from the [Ronggeng](/source/Ronggeng) dance, but the difference is that Ronggeng is performed by female dancers.[4] ## Meaning Lengger lanang dance is an art that has the meaning of fertility and religion. Banyumas people believe that this art contains fertility values. The community considers Lengger lanang as *Ana Celeng Gawe Geger*, which means that in ancient times when the harvest season arrived, wild boars from the forest came down to agricultural land to damage those being harvested, so that makes the community fail to harvest. Then the community had an idea to drive the animals away with various kinds of beats and sounds. Where it is sounded simultaneously by men, for women to perform spontaneous movements by waving their hands to the right and left to ward off animals by following the music. This activity continues to be carried out until it becomes a tradition with the birth of the art of Lengger Banyumasan in the community. In the past, before performing a performance, dancers would perform rituals first, such as fasting Monday and Thursday, or meditating in a certain place. It was done to invite the indang (spirit that possessed the Lengger dancer). One who has attained the indang can dance and sing very well without practice. ## Form and movement Lengger lanang dancer with traditional costume The Lengger lanang dance performance is divided into four acts or scenes. The first round is the *Gamyongan*, the second round is the *Lenggeran*, the third round is the *Badhutan* or *Bodhoran*, and the last is the *Baladewaan*. The movement of the Lengger lanang dance is very simple and there is no standard for the details of the movement. Basically, the people in the past did not have special skills, such as what Lengger called *Ana Celeng Gawe Geger*. The clothes worn are mekak, jarik cloth, and sampur. At the head using a Javanese bun with simple jewelry, namely a comb made of buffalo horn that looks like a *sirkam*. The jewelry used to be called *cundhuk*, then there were *menthul* and *giwang*. To the accompaniment of [gamelan](/source/Gamelan) music or more specifically a set of [calung](/source/Calung) musical instruments.[5] ## See also - [Indonesia portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Indonesia) - [Lengger](/source/Lengger) - [Dance in Indonesia](/source/Dance_in_Indonesia) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Kesenian Lenger Lanang Tradisi Pemujaan Dewi Kesuburan"](https://sipadu.isi-ska.ac.id/mhsw/laporan/laporan_10176210113210401.pdf) (PDF), *sipadu.isi* 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Tari Lengger Lanang"](https://www.tribunnewswiki.com/2021/07/05/tari-lengger-lanang), *tribunnewswiki* 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Tari Lengger Lanang"](https://ugm.ac.id/id/berita/21549-mahasiswa-ugm-teliti-tari-lengger-lanang), *ugm*, 19 August 2021 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Tari Lengger Lanang, Tarian Tradisional Banyumas"](https://www.kompas.com/skola/read/2021/02/15/191000169/tari-lengger-lanang-tarian-tradisional-banyumas?page=all), *kompas* 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["EKSISTENSI LENGGER LANANG LANGGENG SARI BANYUMAS"](https://journal.uny.ac.id/index.php/imaji/article/downloadSuppFile/37547/8605), *journal.uny* v t e Dance in Indonesia (list) Balinese dance • Javanese dance • Sundanese dance Acehnese Likok Pulo Rodat Saman Balinese Arja Baris Barong Cendrawasih Condong Gambuh Janger Joged Kebyar duduk Kecak Legong Oleg Panyembrama Pendet Rejang Sanghyang Topeng Banjarese Baksa kembang Topeng Banjar Batak Sigale Gale Tandok Tor-tor Betawi Ondel-ondel Ronggeng Topeng Topeng Betawi Yapong Buginese and Makassarese Pajoge Paraga Pepe-Pepeka ri Makka Cirebonese Topeng Topeng Cirebon Dayak Hudoq Kancet Papatai Javanese Bambangan Cakil Bedhaya Gambyong Gandrung Jurit ampil kridha warastra Kuda Lumping Lengger Lengger lanang Reog Ronggeng Singo Ulung Srimpi Topeng Ireng Topeng Malang Wayang wong Wayang gedog Lampung Melinting Malay Bangsawan Joget Makyong Zapin Zapin Api Minangkabau Indang Lilin Pasambahan Payung Piring Randai Minahasan Kabasaran Palembangese Gending Sriwijaya Kebagh Tanggai Sasak Gendang Beleq Rudat Sundanese Bajidor Kahot Jaipongan Sandiwara Sisingaan Timorese Tebe Moluccan and Papuan Cakalele Poco-poco --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Lengger lanang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lengger_lanang) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lengger_lanang?action=history)). 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