The dance called "Ratoeh" was created in 1989 by Mr Saibra Ibrahim and tells the story of people from the Aceh region. Performers show how the women wait for the sailors who enter the sea to return home to provide for the family by fishing. The dance is traditional, but with modern choreography. The costumes are not authentic, but are made in modern times. Often the artistic contribution of women is expressed both by performing complex and synchronous movements, and by singing various melodic songs.