THE MEANING OF PERFORMANCES OF REJANG LEGONG DANCE FOR THE COMMUNITY OF SCLUMBUNG VILAGE, KARANGASEM

Ni Made, Ruastiti (2016) THE MEANING OF PERFORMANCES OF REJANG LEGONG DANCE FOR THE COMMUNITY OF SCLUMBUNG VILAGE, KARANGASEM. In: SOUTHEAST ASIAN THINKSHOP : THE QUESTION OF WORLD CULTURE, UNUD.

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Abstract

The purpose of this is to comprehend the meaning of Rejang Legong Dance performance in Selumbung Village, Karangasem, Bali. This research is assential to do because it is based on the imbalance between assumptions and reality in the field, Ideally, the community. Rejang legong is a traditional dance in the village of Selumbung, Karangasem. Rejang Legong performance of 9 female children dancers with gamelan gong kebyar accompaniment. Until now, Rejang Legong Dance is still conducted routinely related to rituals in the village of Selumbung. Although the village of Selumbung has experienced various advancements in the fields of infrastructure, economics, science and technology, the people in the village still maintain the existing tradition. The Attitude flexibility of the community in accepting progress makes customs and culture become everlasting A lot of information regarding to Rejang Legong Dance can be revealed with qualitative research method. Observations and interviews are conducted to reveal various meanings related to Rejang Legong Dance in Selumbung Village, Karangasem. Rejang Legong dance is the part of Ngusaba Desa ritual, which is believed to have religious sacred values by the people in the village of Selumbung. This belief is inherited by the ancestors of the community; therefore, they do not dare to ignore it because they are afraid of the magical impact of the dance. It can be seen from the community in the village of Selumbung Karangasem that up to now if seems that they still need to perform Rejang Legong dance which not only has aesthetics meaning, but also it has religious meaning, social meaning, and cultural meaning. Keywords: Meaning, Rejang Legong Dance, Selumbung-Karangsem Village.

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