

There are also sector-sector Sipitu cup (Dance of the seven vials). Dance is usually held at a large party, whichever is first cleaned the place and location of the festival before the festival begins so far away from peril by using lime. Tor-tor dance type was different, some are called tortor Pangurason (cleansing dance). The movement consists of moving feet (tiptoe-tiptoe) and hand movements. According to history-tor tor dance ritual used in connection with the spirit, where spirit is called and "in" to the statues of stone (a symbol of the ancestors), and the statue moves such as dancing, but his movement stiff. It’s an honor for the people of Tobasa and Lake Toba to be visited by Vinculos, since they are a special guest from the ministry of culture and education,” Darwin said.įollowing their visit to Lake Toba, the Madrid-based group is slated to travel Pramuka Island on August 7 and Jakarta.Dance to-tor is a dance-rhythm se motion accompanied by music (Margondang) who played with traditional instruments such as Gondang, flute, trumpet hobo, and others. “Our hope for the future is we can always host big events in Tobasa to introduce the culture and tourism in this area.

Moreover, Darwin was enthusiastic with Vinculos’ visit to Lake Toba, he believed that the international orchestra group helps promote Lake Toba to the world.

Read also: Six ways to enjoy music events in Jakarta Lake Toba was chosen because it is included in the tourism ministry’s 10 priority destinations list. “Vinculos will introduce the beauty of Lake Toba to the world through their photos on social media,” said Nadjamuddin. This year, the ministry is targeting to promote Indonesian culture to 50 countries in the world through social media, cultural interaction and virtual communication.
