Research Catalog

Title

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

Author

Pauka, Kirstin, 1963-

Publication

Athens [OH] : Ohio University Center for International Studies, c1998.

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Details

Description

xii, 267 p. : ill., maps; 22 cm.

Summary

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.

Series Statement

Monographs in international studies. Southeast Asia series ; no. 103

Uniform Title

• Project Muse UPCC books
• Monographs in international studies. Southeast Asia series no. 103.

Alternative Title

Theater & martial arts in West Sumatra

Subject

• 1900-1999
• Randai
• Theater > Indonesia > Sumatra > History > 20th century
• Minangkabau drama > History and criticism
• Minangkabau (Indonesian people) > Social life and customs

Genre/Form

• Criticism, interpretation, etc.
• History

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-258) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

1. Introduction -- 2. Origin and Historical Development of Randai -- 3. The Martial Art Silek -- 4. Performers of Randai -- 5. Randai Scripts -- 6. Performance Space and Costuming -- 7. Music -- 8. Acting -- 9. Martial Arts and Dance -- 10. Conclusion -- App. A. Questionnaire and Results -- App. B. Script of Sabai Nan Aluih -- App. C. Script of Umbuik Mudo.

ISBN

0896802051 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^^98019143^

OCLC

• 39256218
• SCSB-13398336

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library