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A flower of martial arts : the Randai folk theatre of the Minangkabau in West Sumatra.

Title
A flower of martial arts : the Randai folk theatre of the Minangkabau in West Sumatra.
Author
Pauka, Kirstin.

Details

Found In
Asian theatre journal. Honolulu. v. 13, no. 2 (fall 1996), p. 167-191. ill.
Subject
  • Randai (Choreographic work)
  • Minangkabau (Indonesian people)
  • Folk drama, Sumatran
  • Martial arts > Indonesia
  • Folk dancing, Minangkabau
Note
  • Description of Randai, a little-known form of folk theater, including its origins, troupe composition, and performative techniques. Of special concern is the close relationship of the martial art called Silek to the dance and movement of Randai which includes a circular martial arts dance known as galombang.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-191)
Call Number
MWA 86-1453
OCLC
NYPY97-B1153
Author
Pauka, Kirstin.
Title
A flower of martial arts : the Randai folk theatre of the Minangkabau in West Sumatra.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-191)
Found In:
Asian theatre journal. Honolulu. v. 13, no. 2 (fall 1996), p. 167-191. ill.
Research Call Number
MWA 86-1453
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