Tari Sigeh Penguten Identitas Budaya Masyarakat Lampung = Sigeh Penguten Dance Cultural Identity of Lampung Society

ABSTRACT Dance is a society\u27s cultural application which is full of certain symbols for the the supporters. This research airs at to looking for trough some layers of performing art from Lampung. Some parts which are read as text will be analyzed completely in the form of a description dance. Contextual part will discuss the function and existence of sigeh penguten dance as the are identity of Lampung society. Lampung society has five principles of life. Two of them are strengthen this dance position in the society. That life phylosophy which has close relationship is nemui nyimah means generous attitude, open handealy and extravagant. The meaning of nengah nyappur is easy going. The main propert which describes that life phylosophy is sigeh (betel vine) which is use by the local society to treat and honor their guests. The other property is tepak. It is use for bringing betel vine and the material for chewing betel(tobacco, dyeing, and lime). This property is an unity which should be present and is the characterestic of Sigeh Penguten dance. Key Words: sigeh penguten, function, identity