Theater and martial arts in West Sumatra : Randai and silek of the Minangkabau

Theater and martial arts in West Sumatra : Randai and silek of the Minangkabau /

Randai, the popular folk theater tradition of the Minangkabau ethnic group in West Sumatra, has evolved to include influences of martial arts, storytelling, and folk songs. Theater and Martial Arts in West Sumatra describes the origin, development, and cultural background of randai and highlights tw...

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Main Author: Pauka, Kirstin, 1963-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Athens : Ohio Unviersity Center for International Studies, 1998
Series:Monographs in international studies. Southeast Asia series ; no. 103.
Subjects:
Minangkabau (Indonesian people) > Social life and customs.
Minangkabau drama > History and criticism.
Theater > Indonesia > Sumatra > History > 20th century.
Randai.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • List of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; I. Introduction; 2. Origin and Historical Development of Randai; 3. The Martial Art Silek; 4. Performers of Randai; 5ยท Randai Scripts; 6. Performance Space and Costuming; 7. Music; 8. Acting; 9. Martial Arts and Dance; 10. Conclusion; Appendix A: Questionnaire and Results; Appendix B: Script of Sabai Nan Aluih; Appendix C: Script of Umbuik Mudo; Notes; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.

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