Theater and martial arts in West Sumatra
Subtitle: Randai and silek of the Minangkabau
By: Kirstin Pauka.
Series: Monographs in international studies.; no. 103
Publisher: Ohio Unviersity Center for International Studies
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Athens
Language: eng
Number of pages: 267
Subjects: Randai.; Theater -- Indonesia -- Sumatra -- History -- 20th century.; Minangkabau drama -- History and criticism.; Minangkabau (Indonesian people) -- Social life and customs.
Other 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-258) and index.