BUDAYA MELAYU RIAU | Kesenian Melayu Riau

Summary

In this video, Rista Syahrida explores the rich cultural heritage of Riau, Indonesia, focusing on its traditional art forms. She introduces Malay Riau art, including performances like 'Tari Persembahan,' a welcoming dance for distinguished guests, 'Makyong,' a traditional theatrical performance, 'Zapin,' a dance influenced by Arab culture, and 'Rentak Bulian,' a ritual healing dance from Indragiri Hulu. These art forms showcase the community's deep cultural values, emphasizing respect, social harmony, and spiritual beliefs, preserving Riau’s artistic traditions for future generations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Riau Malay arts are expressions of the Malay people that evoke beauty and admiration through various creative works.
• 😀 Tari Persembahan (Offerings Dance) is performed to welcome esteemed guests with simple hand and foot movements showing respect.
• 😀 The dancers in Tari Persembahan wear traditional wedding attire, including 'baju kurung Teluk Belanga' and floral headpieces.
• 😀 A part of Tari Persembahan involves presenting a box of betel leaves, where honored guests are invited to take one as a sign of respect.
• 😀 Mak Yong is a traditional theater form in Riau that includes dance, drama, and music, often performed in rural areas after harvest.
• 😀 Unlike Malaysia's version of Mak Yong, Riau's performances include actors wearing masks, combining theatrical elements with traditional music.
• 😀 Zapin Dance is influenced by Arabic culture and features rhythmic foot movements, often performed in cultural events and celebrations.
• 😀 The music accompanying Zapin Dance includes the gambus (a string instrument) and marwas (small drums), with songs that carry Islamic messages.
• 😀 Rentak Bulian is a ritual dance originating from Indragiri Hulu, performed for healing ceremonies by the Talang Mamak community.
• 😀 Rentak Bulian reflects the Talang Mamak's belief in the supernatural, particularly their connection to 'makhluk bunian' (spiritual beings).
• 😀 The video highlights the importance of community, respect, and social bonding through Riau's traditional art forms.

Q & A

What is Malay Riau art?

Malay Riau art refers to the skills and expressions of the Malay people in Riau to communicate ideas and aesthetics through various forms of art that create beauty and evoke admiration. It is collectively owned by the community.

What is the significance of 'Tari Persembahan' in Riau culture?

'Tari Persembahan' is a traditional Malay dance performed to welcome distinguished guests. The dance involves simple movements of the hands and feet and is a form of respect, with the dancers dressed in traditional wedding attire and performing with symbolic gestures, such as offering betel leaves to guests.

Why is 'Tari Persembahan' also called 'Tari Makan Sirih'?

'Tari Persembahan' is also called 'Tari Makan Sirih' because, during the performance, one of the dancers offers a box of betel leaves to the most distinguished guest first as a sign of honor, followed by other guests.

How does 'Tari Persembahan' reflect social awareness in Riau society?

'Tari Persembahan' reflects social awareness by promoting communication, mutual respect, and understanding between people, demonstrating that humans are interconnected and should treat each other with honor.

What is 'Mak Yong' and where is it commonly performed?

'Mak Yong' is a traditional Malay theatrical art form that combines dance, music, and acting. It is performed by groups of dancers and musicians, often using masks, and is still widely performed in Malaysia and parts of Riau, Indonesia, especially after harvest festivals.

What makes 'Mak Yong' unique compared to other regional performing arts?

'Mak Yong' is unique because it involves the use of masks by dancers in Riau, unlike the version performed in Malaysia, where masks are not used. It is a fusion of religious elements, drama, dance, music, and vocal performance.

What is the origin of the term 'Zapin' dance?

'Zapin' comes from the Arabic words 'Japan' meaning dancer and 'Alga PIN' meaning foot movement. The dance has strong Arab cultural influences and is characterized by rhythmic foot movements.

What is the primary purpose of 'Zapin' dance?

'Zapin' dance serves an educational purpose while entertaining the audience. It is often performed at cultural events and features lyrics with Islamic messages and is accompanied by music from instruments like the gambus (a string instrument) and small drums.

What does the 'Rentak Bulian' dance represent?

'Rentak Bulian' is a ritual dance from Indragiri Hulu, Riau, used in traditional healing ceremonies. It symbolizes a small segment of the ritual performed to cure illnesses among the Talang Mamak people, incorporating supernatural beliefs about spirits.

How does 'Rentak Bulian' relate to the Talang Mamak people's spiritual practices?

'Rentak Bulian' is tied to the Talang Mamak people's belief in spirits and the use of spiritual rituals for healing. It reflects their continued use of spiritual practices, such as invoking spirits for healing and protection, within their cultural ceremonies.