Around 18 Participants take part in the Gandrung Paju competition. Residents who took part in the Paju Gandnmg competition were seen taking turns climbing onto the stage provided by the committee to show their skills. There are also residents who are embarrassed to dance together passionately. Even though he looks shy, These residents looked like they were already good at dancing. Kemiren Village Traditional Chair, Adi PMwadi said, lomba paju gandrung itu diadakan semata-mata untuk melestarikan budaya tradisional Banyuwangi.
Why are women who take part in paju competitions crazy?? Adi Purwadi said that because paju is crazy, anyone can do it. “Untuk nguri-nguri budaya, then we will hold a gandrung paju competition. Doesn't have to be a man, women can also dance this paju gandrung,” ujar pria yang akrab disapa Kang Pur itu. The assessment of the paju gandrung competition is the flexibility and calmness of the movements.
"We will give the winner a prize later. This competition aims to ensure that residents do not forget their culture. Almost all of the residents of Kemiren Village can dance, both men and women," he explained. Besides that, lomba paju gandrung ini juga untuk mengingatkan warga terhadap gending-gending gandrung yang mungkin sekarang sudah dilupakan.” Selain itu, also to accompany the songs in gandrung performances, like Gurit Mangur Erang-erang, Waru Flower, Dawuk horse, Cluck, and others,” ujar Kang Pur (radar)
