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| | The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today |
 | | The traditional dance of Banyumas, ronggeng or lengger, famous for its dynamic music and dance, is struggling to stay afloat on the tide of time. |
 | | Until very recently, ronggeng was widely performed in many villages, with ronggeng troupes hired to perform at wedding parties, village festivals and other special occasions, including traditional and religious ceremonies. |
 | | Another ronggeng troupe, the Ngudi Laras troupe from Merden village, Purwonegoro subdistrict, Banjarnegara, has also been faced with the option to either change with the times or become extinct. |
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