Quote: http://www.theminahasa.net/social/stories/pocopoco.html
I do not understand why there is such a idea even to begin in banning the dance. If to qoute : "The Perak Fatwa council' mufti, Harussani Zakaria, said the state fatwa council was convienced that the dance contained elements of christianity and spirit worship."
Ok... How do you say that the dance has elements of Christianity ? Is it because the route of dancing is a cross? Do the dancers of poco poco wear cross around their neck and rosary on their waist while dancing? And how bout the spirit of worship ? Do you chant when dancing poco poco? DO you raise your arms to the sky while dancing poco poco? Do you indecent move while dancing poco poco? Point it out to me if you say you see these in a poco poco dance.
Some say that Poco Poco is the forbidden dance of love originated from Indonesia. And whats wrong with that? What is wrong with Love? Is love an element of Christianity but not in Islam? Are you saying that Islam do not teach the followers love, kindness, patience, all the good virtue? SO, in direct translation, good value = Christianity, other than good value = Islam.
But, i am happy when Dr. Mashitah Ibrahim from the Deputy Minister's in the Prime Minister Department acclaimed to the reporter that the dance is just a dance. Dance that is part of execise, which lead people to good and healthy life.
Well, guess i don't have worry now. It's all loud and clear.