| Description |
A version of the traditional Garanuhing adapted for the stage. Garanuhing can be seen in traditional parades to thank the almighty god and is typically performed by female dancers. It is performed to express gratitude and joy at the rice harvest, or at ‘Tolak Bala’ exorcism rituals to pray for the smooth recovery of people suffering from disease.
The word ‘Garanuhing’ literally means a brass bell or the sound from one. It can be spherical or bell-shaped, about 5 cm wide and hollow inside, containing a small metallic object to produce sounds. These bells are used as accessories worn on the ankles or wrists of dancers in certain regions of Indonesia. Kaliningan, a genre of music played by the Sunda people, indigenous to the west region of Java, is also referred to as Garanuhing.
Characteristics:
∙Ritual dance performed to give thanks for the harvest or exorcise evil spirits
∙Mainly performed by female dancers
Performed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier
Directed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti
Choreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti |
