According to the legend, Tortor Sipitu Cawan was first revealed by seven angels while they were in a clear pond on the slopes of Mount Pusuk Buhit. But that’s also why many consider Tortor Sipitu Cawan as a dance with a high artistic value. As such, not every dancer can perform this dance. In addition to its sacredness, this dance has specific movements that make it quite tricky.
This dance is a sacred dance performed only on certain occasions. Female dancers usually perform it with a few cups placed on their bodies as a dancing property. Tortor Sipitu Cawan is a variant of the original Tortor dance. The spirit danced for his father and made the king happy and recover. After the figure was ready, the advisers then performed several ceremonies including the calling of the spirit of the son to get into Sigale Gale, the statue. Then some king’s advisers made a wooden statue that resembled the king’s son. Various treatments were given to him, but none was successful. The king had been in deep sorrow for a long time before he fell sick. According to the legend, the doll originated from the story of a king in Samosir who lost his only son and heir apparent due to his death. It is the attraction for tourists who come to Lake Toba. This dance usually features various events such as traditional events, cultural events, or corporate events. Sigale Gale is a human-shaped doll that can be moved and danced according to music. Tortor must always be played with gondang (typical Batak music instrument). Dancers are required to wear ulos and must not raise their fingers higher than their shoulders. It usually features the ceremonies, such as wedding and guest welcoming. The dance has been popular on Lake Toba since the 13th century. Bataks use the dance to communicate with the ancestors as well. Tortor dance was originally the form of gratitude and pray to God.
It would be a perfect reality (not a dream) to enjoy them on the lovely beaches of Lake Toba. They inherit most of them from the old generations or those who had lived hundreds of years ago. Batak has a rich culture in musical art and dances.
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