Berana Traditional Dance
| Author(s) | Community of Manufahi Municipality |
|---|---|
| Title | Berana Traditional Dance |
| Alternative Title | Tei berana |
| Publication Type | Others |
| Language | tet |
| Number of Pages | 1 |
| Location | Timor-Leste |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | documentation transmission revitalization |
| ICH Genre | performing arts: dance |
| Name of the ICH Element | Tei berana |
| Keywords | Tei berana |
| Description | Berana is a special dance performed during rituals in the sacred house. The sacred objects in these houses are believed to serve as intermediaries with the divinity. The elders communicate with the deity in the sacred houses through these sacred objects. The ritual of lowering the sacred objects from the sacred house is accompanied by the Beirana Dance. The elders dance while conveying messages to the deity through songs and movements. People from related sacred houses are invited to participate in the ritual and join in the Beirana dance as well. |
| Book/Journal Title | Timor-Leste's traditional dance en Tebe tradisional Timor-Leste |
| Publisher | Timor-Leste National Comission for UNESCO |
| Place of Publication | Timor-Leste |
| Date of Publication | 2024 |
| Pages | 14 |
| Academic Field | Cultural study (Traditional dance) |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Community of Ermera Municipality Eraulo |
| Contributor | Timor-Leste National Commission for UNESCO |
| Active Contribution | Timor-Leste, FY 2024 |
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