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Indonesia Menari Returns

After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Indonesia Menari, a nationwide dance-off, has returned, filling shopping malls in 11 cities with renewed rhythm, color, and joyful pride in traditional dance.

In a world dominated by TikTok challenges and K-pop covers, thousands of Indonesians, from toddlers to grandparents, gathered at shopping malls to perform traditional dances, bringing to life the vision of a united and diverse people celebrating! the archipelago’s rich cultures.

it might seem unlikely that thousands of Indonesians, from toddlers to grandparents, would gather at shopping malls to perform traditional dances.

Following a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the event has once again united diverse people in choreography that celebrated the archipelago’s rich cultures.

Author's summary: Indonesia Menari revives traditional dance joy.

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The Jakarta Post The Jakarta Post — 2025-10-12

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