Muang Sangkal Dance, Traditional Dance From Madura
Muang Sangkal dance is a traditional dance originating from Madura. This dance is performed for the ritual of reinforcement or distancing from danger by the Madurese. This dance is often displayed in various events such as welcoming the big guests and at other custom events. This Mangkal Sangkal dance is one of the most famous traditional dances and became one of the traditional art icons from Madura, East Java Province.
Muang Sangkal dance was created by an artist from Sumenep, Madura, East Java Province called taufikurrachman. This dance was created as a form of caring of the artists to the wealth possessed by Madura is full of work and also the uniqueness of it. In addition, it also raised the history of the life of the Sultan of Sumenep in ancient times.
The name Dance Muang Sangkal itself is taken from the word Muang and Sangkal. The word Muang itself means to throw away, while the word Sangkal itself means darkness or something related to the meal of the devil or jinn (on the teachings of ancient Hindu religion). But the word for Sumenep denies people can be interpreted as a refusal or karma, such as what if the parents have a daughter and will be proposed by a man they should not be rejected because making her daughter will be denied or not sold forever. So this dance can be interpreted to throw havoc.
For the people of Madura, this dance is considered to keep away from danger or disgrace. According to its function, this dance is also often featured in various events such as traditional events, weddings and also welcome events of big guests who are coming there.
In this Mangkal Sangkal show, this will usually be done by the female dancers. The number of dancers displayed should amount to an odd number, one, three, five and odd number onwards. Also because it is a sacred dance, the dancers displayed must be in holy condition or not coming months.
In the show usually, begins with a fast movement, the dancers will go hand in hand to the stage. After that proceed with a more refined movement, the dancers dance while carrying a cemong or a brass bowl containing a variety of flowers and also sow it with a gentle and beautiful movement. This movement must, of course, be aligned with the music accompaniment.
In this Muang Sangkal Dance performance will be accompanied by a typical Gamelan music instrument from the Palace. Gendhing used in accompanying Dance Muang Sangkal this is gendhing sampak, gendhing oramba-orambe and also other gendhing.
Clothing that is used in Muang Sangkal Dance is usually using a typical wedding dress legha from Sumenep, with a distinctive blend of colors namely red, yellow and black. At the top, the dancers use black-colored kemben as well as chest coverings that are worn around the neck. While at the bottom will use a long cloth inside and outside using some additional fabric that is red and yellow as a sweetener. At the head will use a crown with a variety of ornate flowers. There are also some additional accessories such as bracelets, belts, and cunduk. For the property used at the time of dancing such as sampur and cemong.
In its development, this dance is still preserved and also still lives to this day. In addition to its function, the community's love of the culture of the ancestral heritage greatly affects the existence of this dance. In its development, Tari Muang Sangkal is still displayed in various events there such as traditional events and welcoming guests. In addition, this dance is often displayed in various cultural festivals, both in the region and outside the region. This is done as an effort to preserve and introduce to the wider community of this Mangkal Sangkal Dance.
History of Dance Muang Sangkal
Muang Sangkal dance was created by an artist from Sumenep, Madura, East Java Province called taufikurrachman. This dance was created as a form of caring of the artists to the wealth possessed by Madura is full of work and also the uniqueness of it. In addition, it also raised the history of the life of the Sultan of Sumenep in ancient times.
The name Dance Muang Sangkal itself is taken from the word Muang and Sangkal. The word Muang itself means to throw away, while the word Sangkal itself means darkness or something related to the meal of the devil or jinn (on the teachings of ancient Hindu religion). But the word for Sumenep denies people can be interpreted as a refusal or karma, such as what if the parents have a daughter and will be proposed by a man they should not be rejected because making her daughter will be denied or not sold forever. So this dance can be interpreted to throw havoc.
Dance Function Muang Sangkal
For the people of Madura, this dance is considered to keep away from danger or disgrace. According to its function, this dance is also often featured in various events such as traditional events, weddings and also welcome events of big guests who are coming there.
Muang Sangkal Dance Show
In this Mangkal Sangkal show, this will usually be done by the female dancers. The number of dancers displayed should amount to an odd number, one, three, five and odd number onwards. Also because it is a sacred dance, the dancers displayed must be in holy condition or not coming months.
In the show usually, begins with a fast movement, the dancers will go hand in hand to the stage. After that proceed with a more refined movement, the dancers dance while carrying a cemong or a brass bowl containing a variety of flowers and also sow it with a gentle and beautiful movement. This movement must, of course, be aligned with the music accompaniment.
Dance Muang's Companion Music
In this Muang Sangkal Dance performance will be accompanied by a typical Gamelan music instrument from the Palace. Gendhing used in accompanying Dance Muang Sangkal this is gendhing sampak, gendhing oramba-orambe and also other gendhing.
Muang Dangkal Sangkal Costume
Clothing that is used in Muang Sangkal Dance is usually using a typical wedding dress legha from Sumenep, with a distinctive blend of colors namely red, yellow and black. At the top, the dancers use black-colored kemben as well as chest coverings that are worn around the neck. While at the bottom will use a long cloth inside and outside using some additional fabric that is red and yellow as a sweetener. At the head will use a crown with a variety of ornate flowers. There are also some additional accessories such as bracelets, belts, and cunduk. For the property used at the time of dancing such as sampur and cemong.
The Development of Muang Sangkal Dance
In its development, this dance is still preserved and also still lives to this day. In addition to its function, the community's love of the culture of the ancestral heritage greatly affects the existence of this dance. In its development, Tari Muang Sangkal is still displayed in various events there such as traditional events and welcoming guests. In addition, this dance is often displayed in various cultural festivals, both in the region and outside the region. This is done as an effort to preserve and introduce to the wider community of this Mangkal Sangkal Dance.
