Author

Publication

1998 - Ohio Unviersity Center for International Studies, Athens, Ohio

Language

English

Word Count

66,750 words, Guess

Page Count

267 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL359151M
  • ISBN-100896802051
  • OCLC Control Number39256218
  • Library of Congress Control Number98019143
  • LibraryThing3367614
and 1 more
  • Goodreads1812545

Classifications

  • DDC792/.09598/1
  • LCCPN2904.5.R35 P38 1998

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.

Subjects

Topics

RandaiRandai.TheaterHistoryMinangkabau dramaTheater, indonesiaHistory and criticism

Times

Series Statement

  • Monographs in international studies.

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