Tor-tor Dance

 Tor-tor dance is a dance typical of the Batak, North Sumatra. Precisely Mandailing. This dance moves in time with the music (magondangi) played using traditional instruments such as gondang, flute, trumpet hobo, and others.

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Ulos

Ulos is typical of Batak-shaped woven shawl. Sacred objects is a symbol of blessing, love and unity, according to Batak proverb which says: "Ijuk pangihot Hodong ni, ni pangihot Ulos holong", which means that if the fibers are binding on the vine stem is then ulos bond of affection between people.

Literally, ulos means blanket that warms the body and protect it from exposure to the cold. According to the Batak ancestral belief there are three sources that provide heat to the men, the sun, fire and ulos. Of the three sources of warmth such ulos considered the most comfortable and familiar with everyday life. 

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