Saman dance is a tribal dance from hayo tribe in Aceh. This saman dance began maximized starting from the 14th century by a great scholar named Syekh Saman. Initially this dance is just a game of people who previously given the name Pok Ane.
Then Islampun culture goes to Gayo's place so that these two cultures acculturate, and cause changes ranging from Pok Ane's previous companion song to mere complementary, now a fullness filled with meaning and meaning of pride to God. This Islamic custom also changed part of saman dance movements ranging from hand clapping and change of seat.
Saman dance is one of the media in order to convey a message, advice, or da'wah. The meaning of this dance itself reflects an education, courtesy, religion, heroism, togetherness and cohesiveness.
Before the saman dance is done, there will be an opening or mukaddimah which will be done by a clever or clever old cleric representing the local community who will then deliver useful advice to the audience of saman dance.
Poems and songs are revealed in a sustainable and sustainable manner, the saman dance performers consist of young men applying the customary clothing of the place. This saman dance can also be made as an arena of races, art performances, competitions, or the like. Evaluation will be seen from the ability of each participant in imitating the song, dance, and movement given by the opponent.
Saman dance has a meaning as a format of high courtesy, togetherness, education, cohesiveness, heroism from Acehnese religious society. The existence of the message of dakwah contained in each verse of his verse is also a point in itself.