NAN JOMBANG GROUP
Group Data:

Choreographer    : Ery Mefri
Artists                   : Angga Mefri, Rio Mefri, Geby Mefri, Intan Mefri, Ririn Mefri
E-mail                    : angga_dj07@yahoo.com

Profile

Nan Jombang was established in 1983 by the choreographer Ery Mefri. The group’s main goal is to spread the wealth of the Minangkabau Culture which they presented at performances in Indonesia as well as overseas. They performed at IPAM 2004 and 2005 in Bali, at the Jakarta Anniversary Festival and the Urban Festival Jakarta, took part in the American Dance Festival in the USA as well as in the Queensland Music Festival in Australia.

Performance: “Rantau Berbisik” or “ Whisper of Origin” (Warung Nasi Padang).
Synopsis

Emigration has been a long tradition with Minangkabau society. Generations of rather young males have been leaving their families and native villages to fend for themselves. Lacking a home, they seek shelter and often spend their nights at Mushollas. (Small buildings - often set aside - that serve as Muslim facilities). By enduring emigration, they develop into mature human beings capable of facing the hardships of life. In their strife for survival they have contributed to the spread of Warung Nasi Padang (Padang rice-eateries) all over Indonesia as a cultural contribution. Motto: "Wherever you are, adapt yourself till it becomes your home as well"