Theater and martial arts in West Sumatra
Randai and silek of the Minangkabau
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1998 - Ohio Unviersity Center for International Studies, Athens, Ohio
Language
English
Alternate Titles
- Theater & maritial arts in West Sumatra
Description
"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."--BOOK JACKET.
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- Monographs in international studies.
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