MAENGKETMaengket is a traditional dance originated from Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The word maengket itself was derived from the ancient Minahasa word tengke which means to stand on tiptoe, just like the way how it is danced. This dance is done also while singing and praying at the same time. The dancers are usually consisted of around six until twelve couples, and led by a woman leader called quapelle or chapel. The leader has specific moves to open and close the dance, and also to sign the change of acts.Basically, this dance is divided into three acts :a. Babak Esa - Makamberu (Thanksgiving for agriculture harvest);b. Babak Rua - Marambak (Thanksgiving for building new house);c. Babak Telu - Lalayaan (Dating, love between couples, and intimacy).

Each dance move in each act describes and represents the storyline relating to that act. Kolintang or tamboor musics are the most often musical ensembles which accompany this dance. The female dancers are also easily recognized through their wardrobe/costume. They usually wear:-Kebaya Duyung (Mermaid skirt-like Indonesian traditional dress)-White pearl jewelries-Konde Pingkan (curly twist hairdo)-Bunga Rosy (white rose flower on their hairdo) right for the married, left for unmarried ones-Lenso (white handkerchief) on the top of their little fingers

The male dancers are also unique because they wear the crown-like hat called krontjie, and lenso just like the female ones. This dance was previously doneJohanes Oliver Yan Undap1342050001D4 UPW Diknas