Dance Ranup Lampuan is more functioned as a traditional welcome dance or welcoming of honorable guests who are visiting there. This welcome dance is always synonymous with betel and puan, which in the Acehnese tradition has special values and meanings in it. In the adat community of Aceh, sirih and puan can be interpreted as a symbol of brotherhood among the people. So when guests are served betel, it means he has been well received by the people there. Likewise, if the guest has enjoyed the treat, it means he received a good reception given by the community.
Dance Ranup Lampuan was first created in 1959 by one of the famous artist from Aceh named Yusrizal. Dance Ranup Lampuan name is taken from the word "Ranup" and "Lampuan". Ranup itself in the language of Aceh means "Sirih", while Puan is a place / container of Aceh's special betel.
This dance, lifted from habit
indigenous Acehnese people in welcoming honorable guests by presenting betel as a receipt.
Ranup Lampuan dance is usually performed by female dancers. The number of dancers usually consists of 5-7 dancers. In the show, the dancers are dressed in a beautiful traditional dress and bringing the master and betel which will be served to the guests. Accompanied by traditional music, they danced with their distinctive moves in front of guests and spectators.
Movement in Ranup Dance This ability is usually dominated by gentle movements that symbolize the politeness and sincerity of the dancers. When observed carefully, every movement in this dance has a special meaning in it. Movement of movement such as greeting gestures, picking betel, clean the betel, mengkapukan lime, give gambir and pinang and the last is presenting betel to the guests.