title: Rudat dance
text: # Rudat dance
  
  Rudat dance is a traditional dance of Sasak people in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, originated from Indonesia. This dance demonstrates pancak silat martial art movements. Rudat dance might be performed by a group costumed and dressed up like prajurit (warrior) with a songkok.
  
  Rudat dance is usually performed as a ceremonial welcoming dance to honor the guests and elders to a traditional ceremony.
  
  