Bedhaya Ketawang Dance - Mystical And Sacred Dances

Bedhaya Ketawang Dance been known since the early 17th century. According to the book Wedhapradangga, Bedhaya Ketawang choreographer is Sultan Agung (1613-1645), first king of the Mataram kingdom's joint Kanjeng Ratu Kencanasari, Queen of the south sea lord who is also called Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. Before the dance was created, Sultan Agung ordered gamelan experts to create a piece called