Muslim girls also come into play the lion dance in Aceh

Tambuh sound of drums echoed sign lion dance attractions soon began. Hundreds crowded the arena staging guiding lion dance behind the monastery Sakymuni in Banda Aceh. Not only ethnic Chinese muslim residents watched, also enjoy the attractions of it.

Staging the lion dance attractions in Aceh is not a foreign thing. Lion dance under the patronage of the Foundation of the Golden Dragon named Aceh Hakka often appear in various art performances and events in Aceh. In fact they often collaborate with the typical dances of Aceh as Seudati and Rapai Geleng.

It is a unique ethnic tradition of the Chinese lion dance, played by Chinese. But different things in Aceh that enforces Islamic Sharia law. In between there are two lion dance krue girls muslim Aceh contributed actively with lion dance crew. Look different among the crowd of ethnic Chinese who don't use hijab. But, these two girls play the cymbals in his hand.

Rati Puspasari Maisarah Fatmawati and his name. 11 HIGH SCHOOL students in Banda Aceh were playing an instrument that has a type of cymbal sound that lengking. ROAR cymbals continue to beat by 2 muslim girl's vigorously. Boisterous applause of the audience given the spectacular lion dance attractions.

It doesn't look awkward in playing the cymbal by two girls who are still aged 16. Although her body disekujur drenching sweat, due to the scorching sun burnt. But not her enthusiasm subsided accompanying attractions Chinese new year lion dance in celebration of 2677 in Aceh.

"Since 2013 I joined here, because love alone, because the game is fun, ethnic Chinese counterparts are also good," said Rati Puspasari after performing which is justified by his colleague Maisara Fatmawati, Friday (30/1).

Rati said Maisarah, their families and not in the least mind her involvement with lion dance team. As this is only limited to participate and lion dance is a citizen of the ethnic culture. "As long as mama Said don't come into their teaching, should still be a muslim,"

class Rati.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Yayasan Khie Kho Aceh, Hakka Siong who accosted akrap Aky says, during this time many people associate with lion dance ritual worship. But it's just art and culture that belongs to the people of China.

"We want to change people's view that it was not the Lion Dance ritual worship, but art and culture," stated Aky.

Therefore, he said, after obtaining permission from the parents and the school, the two Muslim girls were trained in order to participate in the Golden Dragon lion dance team assisted in the Foundation of Hakka in Aceh.

"This is our commitment to continue to build diversity and tolerance, because it was a vision of the Mission of the Hakka, and Aceh music art and China turned out to be connected, it's wonderful," he added.

Dikatannya, he invites anyone who would like to join lion dance. Aky invited to follow his training. Hakka Foundation in Aceh are ready to accommodate anyone that wants to learn.

"Because she's not a girl, we got a trainer so lion dance, simply hold the cymbal instrument, though. Desirous, later we will consider, "he added.