IHSCC 2025_Cultural Dance_Pappasang Mandar Dance_Poltekkes Kemenkes Mamuju_Indonesia

“Pappasang Mandar Dance” Team : 1. Rini Andriani 2. Safira Indah Mardani 3. Nabila Asyurah 4. Dahrul Ikhsan RY 5. Rizki Muntazap Synopsis Pappasang means “message” or “advice.” This dance portrays the harmony of life: men striving at sea to earn a living, women faithfully caring for the household, and both meeting again in the warmth of family togetherness. Beyond its movements, this dance carries a message of health. Just as every Mandar family has different roles that complement one another, so too in modern life, each individual requires a prevention plan that is unique and personal—including in protecting themselves from the threat of cancer. The rowing, net-casting, and rice-pounding movements symbolize physical activity that strengthens the body. The traditional Mandar diet, rich in fish and vegetables, symbolizes balanced nutrition. And the spirit of family togetherness reflects the importance of social support in sustaining a healthy life. Ancestral messages (pappasang) remind us that maintaining life balance is essential, just as modern medicine emphasizes tailored interventions that consider family history, lifestyle, and individual genetic risk. Thus, Tari Pappasang Mandar is not only a work of art but also a metaphor for preventive health: maintaining harmony between sea, home, and togetherness is a cultural message; maintaining a personal, healthy, and balanced lifestyle is a medical message for cancer prevention. This is our Entry to the #IHSCC2025 Cultural Dance Competition Email : ukm.seni.malaqbi27@gmail.com #IHSCC2025 #CulturalDanceIHSCC2025 #polkesyo #poltekkesmamuju ‪@poltekkes.kemenkes.yogyakarta‬