Abstrak
The bakanjar dance is performed as a means of expressing gratitude to Nining Bhatara. In this case, the bakanjar dance is held once a year at the Aruh Bawang ceremony. However, in reality most of the Hindu Kaharingan youths were not seen participating in the bakanjar dance procession, because they were more influenced by modern things, giving rise to various perceptions of the Hindu Kaharingan youths in Langkap Village. This study aims to: 1) find out the perceptions of Hindu Kaharingan youth towards the bakanjar dance at the Aruh Bawanang ceremony in Langkap Village, Tebing Tinggi District, Balangan Regency, South Kalimantan Province 2) find out the constraints of Hindu Kaharingan youth in participating in the procession of the bakanjar dance at the Aruh Bawanang ceremony in the village Langkap Tebing Tinggi District, Balangan Regency, South Kalimantan Province. This research uses the theory of perceptions and constraints and this research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, with research locations in Langkap Village. This research was conducted from April to May 2023. The informants were determined purposively. This data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. As the main instrument in this study, researchers were assisted by interviews, cameras and stationery. After that it is done with verification, data analysis. Based on the results of the research conducted, the results show that 1) the perception of the Hindu Kaharingan youth on the bakanjar dance in the Aruh Bawanang ceremony considers that the bakanjar dance is an ancient dance. 2) Monotonous dance moves 3) Difficult dance moves. The obstacles faced by the Hindu Kaharingan youth are problems such as the absence of training or coaching, lack of self-confidence, lack of interest in the Hindu Kaharingan youth, and social environmental factors.