Selamat Jalan samaners (2)

Selamat jalan Selinaswati yang sudah selesai kuliahnya Agustus ini, juga untuk samaners di BYUH yang telah selesai studinya semoga kita tetap saling kontak dan tetap ada regenerasi penari Saman di BYUH. Selamat untuk kalian semua semoga selalu sukses dalam beraktifitas.

Selamat jalan Samaners

Selamat jalan untuk Nelly, Nadia, Fiana dan Sumi yang akan meninggalkan Hawaii dan kembali ke Tanah Air masing-masing. Semoga kenangan indah selama berlatih saman selalu melekat di hati dan pengalaman yang diperoleh bisa ditularkan ke teman-teman yang lain. Semoga perjalan kalian ke Tanah Air berjalan lancar. Dan sukses selalu untuk kalian. Amin.

Saman di ICCE dan EWF 2007

Saman full personel akhirnya bisa tampil di ICCE 2007, smentara untuk East West Fest, kita hanya menampilkan group Manoa saja berhubung teman-teman BYUH sedang sibuk dan tidak memungkinkan untuk join. Foto-foto bisa dilihat di gallery.

Latihan Bersama Saman UHM dan BYUH

Sehabis perform di Nursing home, hari itu juga jam 7 malam, diadakan latihan bersama dengan teman-teman saman dari BYUH yang khusus datang malam-malam demi saman. Total pemain saat itu ada 12 orang plus 1 vokalis. Selain memantapkan gerakan yang sudah kita pelajari masing-masing sebelumnya, kita juga berlatih entrance dan transition dengan koreografi baru.

Dengan tambahan 2 set gerakan baru dari Nelly serta koreografi dari Agung dengan masukan dari Ninik, Tanielle, Viana, Neneng ditambah suara vokal ala rocker dari Ari serta nuansa internasional dengan gabungnya Sumi (Malaysia) dan Rob (USA) dan di dukung oleh Seli, Nadia, Anggita, Dita dan Johan yang bermain dengan penuh antusias, serta supporters Pramono, Ali, Alfian dan keluarga Ubaidillah yang setia menemani kita, permainan Saman kali ini sangatlah istimewa. Tunggu penampilan kita di ICCE 2007.



Video rehearsal saman was recorded by Muhamad Ali and edited by Agung Nugroho

They smiled.....

It was Saturday morning on March 24th, when all of us, Saman troop were getting ready to go to Malihua, a nursing home at Kalihi area. Khervin and Krishna, our friends from the East West Center taking us up there. While mbak Lusy and mbak Emy joined us too, helping us with pictures and supports, Thank you guys…

On the day when we were asked to voluntarily perform at the nursing home, we didn’t even have a second thought.


We directly and happily said YES for the sake of making people happy as well. Besides, many of us have never been to the nursing home; it will be a wonderful experience..

Yes, indeed, we had a wonderful experience at the nursing home even though we didn’t get that much applause, didn’t get that much responses, we weren’t even sure whether they did paid attention to our performances. And if we think that we might probably have brighten their day even it was only for a short time and have put smiles in their faces even if their minds were on and off, helped us to feel that what we have done was meaningful..

Yap, until the last minute of the performances, we surely had a good time.

Then the journey continued by having Dimsum (Siomay gitu deh) together at the Chinese restaurant in Downtown.

Yummy, yummy, yummy…our togetherness, joys and feeling of satisfaction blend together at late noon in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii – our second home…

Bravo Saman, Kompak selalu !!

(Neneng)
Photos collection of Agung and Neneng

A favorite dance among the international performers

Hari ini Jum'at, 16 Maret 2007 merupakan hari yang sangat membahagiakan bagi para Samaners generasi 2007. Karena untuk pertama kalinya para samaners yang nota bene kebanyakan adalah artis-artis pendatang baru (meski ada beberapa yang lama sih :p ) pentas di ajang internasional dan tampil dengan sukses dan memukau para penonton. Mereka tampil pada acara tahunan yang diselenggarakan oleh International Student Association (ISA) UH Manoa yang bertitel Century of Aloha.



Terima kasih untuk para performer Ari, Agung, Ninik, Seli, Nadia, Viana, Neneng, Nelly dan Sumi. Juga Pramono sebagai official saman yang penuh dengan tanggung jawab dan komitmen membantu menyiapkan perlengkapan yang dibutuhkan, Lusy a retired dancer sekaligus manajer yang masih tetap semangat membantu samaners, keluarga Ubaidillah yang kompak, keluarga Ali yang selalu hadir disetiap latihan, para supporter dan keluarga besar Permias Hawaii yang sudah mensupport tim saman langsung maupun tidak langsung yang tidak dapat disebutkan satu persatu.

Sekali lagi selamat, bravo samaners dan tetap semangat.
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Berikut para penampil dan program acara tersebut:
6h15-6h20: Speech (by VIP or one of the advisors)
6h20-6h25: PowerPoint slideshow
6h25-6h35: Tahitian dance
6h38-6h43: Kyogen + Taekwondo
6h46-6h52: Saman dance
6h55-7h00: Thai dance
7h03-7h10: Philippine dance
7:10–7:4o: Break Time
7h40-7h46 Chinese dance
7h49-7h55: Belly dance
7h58-8h03: Capoeira
8h06-8h13: Hula dance
8h16-8h21: Modern dance
8h25–8:35: Prize Drawing.
8h35-9:00: Finale (song w/ video and all performers on stage)



Foto bersama di Hale Halawai sebelum manggung. Dari kiri ke kanan: Ari, Nelly, Neneng, Viana dengan si kecil Nuha, Nadia, Seli, Ninik, Agung.

WATCH THE VIDEO

Photos by Pramono, collection of Agung & Neneng
Video saman ISA 2007 was recorded by Lusy, Camcorder of Selinaswati

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UHM and BYUH united through Saman

Selain di Manoa, teman-teman di Brigham Young University (BYUH) Laie juga berlatih Saman dan pernah tampil untuk penggalangan dana untuk korban gempa gempa Yogya serta dalam event international night di Polynesian Cultural Center. Untuk menjaga konektivitas dan kekompakan antara dua group tersebut telah beberapa kali dilaksanakan acara latihan bersama. Setelah pada sekitar awal bulan Februari group BYUH berkunjung ke Manoa, kira-kira akhir bulan yang sama, group Manoa giliran yang berkunjung ke Laie. Dijadwalkan 24 Maret samaners BYUH yang akan ke Manoa. So bravo Samaners dan tetap semangat.

BYUH in action

Goodbye Lia

Natalia Indrasari, former saman dancer, also the initiator of the Saman group in Hawaii 4 years ago has to leave the island to follow her destiny. She has also donated a very valuable Saman wardrobe for the group. We will try our best to keep the group exist and maintain the wardrobe and keep the regeneration process going so it can always be performed in every cultural occasion to represent the Indonesian culture.
Good bye Lia wish you all the best.



Atas: Foto bersama setelah tampil di acara kantornya Lia. Ki-ka berdiri: Agung, Seli, Viana, Ninik Ari. Jongkok: Lusy, Nina, Nadia, Lia, Neneng
Bawah: Suasana latihan di Hale Halawai bersama Lia.

Follow this link to see the first generation of saman in Star Bulletin

(a.n.)

Beraksi di Pantai Ala Moana

Keren dah pokoknya. Abis nari, berenang trus makan-makan ikan bakar, sukun bakar, rujakan. Pokoknya asyiik abis. Lokasi: Ala Moana Beach (Magic island public park). Desember 2006.

Latihan Saman

Hi guys....
Tak terasa sudah kali kedua kita latihan saman...
All the group members look so enthusiastic that everyone tries her/his effort to come and practice.
It is not so easy for some of us, yet, we always try to do the best.
So, we learn some new movements each day.........

Semua tampak semangat banget deh..
ada yang rela berkorban kakinya sampai sakit karena tidak biasa duduk dengan kaki seperti itu..
ada yang kadang masih kesulitan mengikuti gerakan tari yang memang sangat membutuhkan keahlian khusus:)
Tapi semua berusaha dengan keras untuk melakukan yang terbaik..
jadinya, hari sabtu pagi kita selalu menyenangkan, karena bisa ketemu teman2 sambil goyang saman:)

minggu ini adalah minggu ketiga latihan....mudah-mudahan semua anggota bisa datang dan melakukan yang terbaik..
karena saman ini adalah kerja team....

By Nelly

Initiating the next regeneration

Here is the invitation:

Dear friends,
I know that some of you are having hard time preparing mid term this week, hopefuly you are doing well and in the end having good grades.
Following informal talks about the Saman dance regeneration, I would like to invite you to the first meeting as well as set up the initial training program on: Saturday, October 7, 2006
time: 10-12am (please come on time)
Venue: Hale Halawai (alternatively: Hale Manoa 6th floor lounge)

The training will be projected for preparations towards future events season especially during spring 2007.
This time we will have plenty of International students from all over the world working and performing together with us forming an international Saman dance performance. So, don't miss this opportunity.

Regards,

(a.n.)

Vacuum season April - September 2006

The HPU event also marked the end of the performance season and enter the vacuum period as some of the performer finished their study and went back to Indonesia. Hopefully the next generation will be coming on Fall 2006.



And guess what? During those time we had a guess, precisely, BYUH students in Laie who are willing to learn the Saman dance visited us in Manoa and had a short coaching with us. The practice was held in Hale Halawai. Now, they can performed the dance as well.



Finally, more and more people are having fun.



Photos by Agung Nugroho and Mamik.
(a.n)

Saman in East West Fest 2006 and HPU Intercultural Day April 2006

East West Fest 2006 is an annual event held by East West Center Participant Association. It is a cultural event showing performer from many different countries. Beside cultural performances the event also organizing booths from countries around the world. Indonesian student participated in booth and performances namely Saman dance, Bali dance, Yospan dance and gamelan.



Saman performed in HPU Intercultural Day. We won a 2nd place. Although we could not received the price due to lack of Indonesian club in HPU. We were happy and proud to be a representative of Indonesia in this event.



Here is the information about HPU Intercultural Day:
Hawaii Pacific UniversityCouncil of Countries Presents the 22nd Annual INTERCULTURAL DAY April 21, 2006 : See the World in a Day!
This year marks the 22nd Intercultural Day, an annual event tocelebrate HPU students by showcasing their cultures. This is theperfect opportunity to show off your country pride. There are threeways to participate: Cultural Exhibits, Ethnic Performances, and aparade. Winners will be selected in each of the following categories so thereare many chances to win:Exhibit: 1st Place ($150) 2nd Place ($100) 3rd Place ($75)Parade: 1st Place ($75) 2nd Place ($50) 3rd Place ($25)Performance: 1st Place ($200) 2nd Place ($100) 3rd Place ($75)Overall Winner: ($300)



Photos by Wira, Lusy, Agung, Dhani, Sapril, Krishna
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Saman in ICE 2006, March 24, 2006

Indonesian Cultural Event 2006
“A New Day Arises Through Hope”
A celebration of Indonesian culture will showcase contemporary Indonesian movies, performances of traditional dances and music, and also a one-week gallery exhibition at The ARTS at Marks Garage.


Left to right : Agung, Lusy, Mamik, Ola, Seli, Mefi, Happy, Alfian


Performances and cultural exhibition

Mostly refreshing yet compelling, the movies selected to be shown are contemporary movies that portray the lives of young people in Jakarta. Written and directed by young and talented Indonesian filmmakers, these movies have received various awards at the 2005 Indonesian Film Festival as well as being nominated at several International Film Festivals. An evening of Indonesian traditional cultural performances is sure to be entertaining. Audience will be presented with colorful and exotic traditional dances and music such as Balinese and Kakula Gamelan, Saman dance from Aceh, Balinese and Javanese dances, and many more.
Check this link for more information about Saman and the other performers in this event.


The ARTS at Marks Garage at night

Photos by Rezky Wirawan
(a.n.)

Saman in Jhankar March 26, 2006

Saman performed in Jhankar presented by Milun, an Association for Promoting South Asian Culture. March 26, 2006 (Sunday) @ Art Auditorium, UH Campus: 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. There were several traditional performances from countries in South Asia, Saman is the only performance coming from South East Asia country.

It was an honour representing Indonesia among South Asia countries. Photos by Sapril Akhmady.

Saman in ISA International night

Photo by Sapril Akhmady

Saman performed in ISA International night 2006.
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2006 International Night offers "Mixed Plate Under the Rainbow"
UH Manoa’s International Student Association (ISA) will offer a potpourri of culture, costumes and ethnic entertainment at the annual International Night program Friday, March 17, 2006 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening’s events are free and open to the public at the Campus Center Ballroom.
From ISA: This year’s theme, “A Mixed Plate Under the Rainbow,” illustrates how we all come together under one rainbow, regardless of nationality, to create a mixed plate of cultures in one of the most diverse places in the world. International Night 2006 will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about these varied cultures. This is an amazingly fun event with lots of incredible door prizes! We hope to see you there!

Saman is awesome....really...!!?

Plok..plok..plok..plok..plook..plook… wuiih gak nyangka euy..penampilan perdana tim Saman ‘06 disambut antuansias penonton… “It was a great performance…” ”awesome…!” “…nice dance….” weleh..weleh..weleh.. pokoknya semua jenis pujian pada berluncuran dari mulut para penonton yang umumnya peserta Graduate student conference dari beberapa negara berbeda..

Gak tau juga yaah…. Apa pujian-pujian ntu memang keluar dari lubuk hati yang paling dalam atau itu memang sudah menjadi sifat bawaan dari western culture yang membiasakan menyampaikan compliment, maklum apresiasi yang tinggi ini sepertinya memang sudah jadi ‘trade mark’-nya orang sini… . Tapi apapun juga alasannya, yang pasti kita para ‘Samaners’ cukup lumayan puas dengan penampilan perdana ini, berkat ‘pancingan’ dari Happy dan dorongan semua pihak J, soal mau atau tidak tampil di “EWCPA Concert on the Lawn” akhirnya kita ikut. Maka jadilah, ‘Samaners’ tampil Sabtu malam, 18 Februari 2006.

Oh ya samaners ‘06 ini mengawali masa latihan dipenghujung Winter Break 05, tepatnya lima hari terakhir Winter Break karena sebagian anggota yang minat latihan masih liburan ke mainlad , so setelah mereka semua balik ke Hale Manoa maka mulailah kita latihan (yang waktunya bersamaan dengan rapat pertama Permias membahas Indonesian Cultural Event, hanya beda waktu; latihan Saman siang harinya dan rapat malam hari). Latihan pertama itu rencananya di Music Lounge lantai 12, tapi dengan berbagai pertimbangan kemudian dipindah ke Hala Halawai. Lebih asyik di sana coz ada bantal buat knelling, jadi yaah lumayan gak sakit-sakit amat tu lutut.

Dipimpin Bung Jay dan Dhea imut, kita-kita latihan diselingi ha..ha..hi..hi..apalagi kalo ada yang salah gerak.. wueee rame pokoknya.. saling menyalahkan terkadang, truss kasi pendapat “…..di CD itu begini, bukan tiga tapi empat..” seru Mamiek memperagakan gerak yang benar . “Nggak yang benar itu yang begini…” Sela Happy tak kalah semangat. Sementara Ola senyum-senyum aja dengan lesung pipitnya melihat perdebatan seru itu. Pokoknya semua kasi pendapat dan urun rembuk untuk yang terbaik buat tim. Buk Dhea dan Bung Jay kadang juga sempat lupa kali yah.. iya kalo yang di CD begitu ya udah…” Dhea Manut tapi enjoy.. dan lanjut ha.ha..hi..hi… lagi kalo ada yang salah gerak.

Latihan-latihan berikutnya kita lakukan tiap akhir pekan… biasalah jam karet ala Indonesia masih sulit untuk ditinggalkan J. Bikin kesepakatan jam 3, hmmm nongolnya baru 3.30. Menyusul latihan ketujuh kalinya, Januari 15, Mefi eeh Viana masuk tim menggantikan Nina Uli yang balik ke New Zealand. Via di drill langsung sama sang guru, maklum karena dah biasa nari.. gak susah-susah amat belajar saman. Pekan berikutnya Januari 22, Alfian yang jadi new comer..trus..di drill juga sampe mateng.

Semakin dekat hari H 18 Februari..semua pada semangat latihan…pun Kak Lusy, tim Saman periode sebelumnya ikutan juga latihan. Bahkan detik-detik terakhir menjelang tampil Lia ikut juga bo… wuiiih akhirnya tim saman makin rame, sepuluh… daaann seragam baru lagi…hi..hi..hi… asyikk ..syik asyik…(special thanks buat Lia yang udah provide seragam baru..).

Oh ya menyusul penampilan perdana ini, kayaknya tim saman ‘06 juga dah punya jadwal show lumayan ketat (ciee…) hingga pertengahan April mendatang ada tiga penampilan berikutnya, bulan depan, Jumat, Maret 17 2006 di even International Student Assosiation (ISA) or International Night 2006, yang bertajuk “A mixed Plate under the Rainbow” di UHM Campus Center Ballroom. Truss Sabtu, 1 April 2006 di Art & Marks Garage ada Indonesia Cultural Event dan 15 April mendatang di even East West Festival (yang ini atas usulan Zarina, presiden EWCPA) boleh jadi karena lihat penampilan kita semalam itu kali ye..

Sekali lagi terima kasih untuk semua anggota yang konsisten dan punya komitmen latihan meski sudah tak lagi di Hale Manoa tapi masih mau jauh-jauh datang hanya untuk latihan tiap minggu. Ternyata semangat dan keinginan menampilkan yang terbaik dibarengi dengan minat sudah berbuah hasil dan kita layak mendapatkan apresiasi itu. Semoga ke depan samaners tetap konsisten dan exist di berbagai even volunteer and entertainment dengan membawa nama Indonesia. Tentunya itu semua bisa dicapai dengan tetap memelihara semangat kebersamaan, komitmen, untuk selalu kompak….

Yaah semoga tim saman ’06 ini bisa tampil OK… pokoknya tetap semangat. Kerjasama tim para anggota Saman yang sudah meluangkan waktu disela-sela kesibukan kuliah tak mengurangi semangat untuk latihan dan yang pasti kerja keras samaners benar-benar sudah kelihatan hasilnya. Untuk even-even selanjutnya, senang juga Tim Saman senior dulu mau ikutan lagi, Mas Aga, Hidayat., Mbak Sophie ayo ikutan …Bravo Saman..!!!

(sel-yang lagi excited dengan saman dance…)
Foto; Krishna Subba

Here is the coming event for Samaners 

Sorry for the blurr....It was taken from video. It was the eleventh practice held in Hale Manoa music room on Sunday February 12, 2006. The tenth one was in Hale Manoa reading room on Saturday February 4, 2006. 

Fitting the costume. Some was still uncomplete so Lusy was trying to contact Lia for additional costume.