Cakalele is a war dance that comes from the Moluccas. Similarly in kepilauan Banda, but cakalele on the island of Banda cakalele different with other regions in Maluku.

Banda cakalele dance consists of five dancers. all the dancers are men. Dancers in the middle of the commander who is representing the People Rich Banda (people who are community leaders Banda, as the village head, the head of the customs and priests) who have been killed by the VOC.
Two dancers who holds a spear and put kapsete (cap of the copper property of the Spanish and Portuguese troops successfully defeated by Banda war) in the head, called the captain. Captain is leading the war, which is right next to the captain of the sea captain and a lieutenant is to the left of the land.


Two other dancers is holding a big knife Malesi and shield. Malesi is typical soldier war relic Banda Naira. Malesi in the head, worn headgear similar to kupiah.

Banda played cakalele dance accompanied with the sound of gong and Tifa combined into one. also added to the cheering audience that is a manifestation of the spirit of the community to encourage the pejuangnya the peace, fight for their fatherland.

Dance Cakalele can now be enjoyed during the visit of the guests, such as ministers and other. or dance caklele also will be played when the custom event