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Theater and Martial Arts in West Sumatra: Randai and Silek of the Minangkabau
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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 two recent developments: the emergence of female performers and modern staging techniques.this book also explores the indigenous martial arts form silek; a vital part of randai today. the strong presence of silek is illustrated in the martial focus of the stories that are told through randai; in its movement repertoire; and even in its costumes and musical accompaniment. as kirstin pauka shows; randai; firmly rooted in silek and minangkabau tradition; is an intriguing mirror of the minangkabau culture.
Productcode: 31505
Actors: Pauka; Kirstin
Category: BOOKS
SubCategories: PERFORMING ARTS | THEATER | HISTORY & CRITICISM; LITERARY CRITICISM | DRAMA
Format: PAPERBACK
Year released: 01/1998