E-Proceeding: STORY OF EPOS SUTASOMA AS DANCE ORATORIUM IDEA CREATION IN IMPROVING UNITY AND HARMONY OF NATION

Ida Ayu, Wimba Ruspawati and I Ketut, Sariada and Ni Ketut, Suryatini (2018) E-Proceeding: STORY OF EPOS SUTASOMA AS DANCE ORATORIUM IDEA CREATION IN IMPROVING UNITY AND HARMONY OF NATION. In: Internasional Seminar on "Nusantara Heritage: Roles of Cultural Heritage in 4.0 Industrial Revolution": 7thInternasional Seminar on Nusantara Heritage. UMK Press, pp. 760-770. ISBN 978-967-2229-32-2

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Abstract

The Majapahit kingdom has a vast territory covering Nusantara archipelago and Malay peninsula. In addition to greatness and glory, the Majapahit kingdom also has great writers at that time, one of them is Mpu Tantular. One of his literary work is Kakawin Sutasoma which is taken as motto of the Republic of Indonesia "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika". Kakawin Sutasoma tells a sacrifice of a King Prabu Mahaketu's son of the Astina kingdom named Sutasoma. This research is using a qualitative methodology with participative observation method by observing various performing art activities which is related to Sutasoma epics. The result obtained is the determination of character becoming an important part because it becomes a supporting element of dance. In addition, an artist involves intellectual potential, the emotional potential, and the spiritual potential proportionally to acquire aesthetic forms and open for a value understanding. Communication of symbols are created through dance movements that are expected to be interpreted by the audience and can be implemented in daily life. If this is realized, violence can be avoided and unity and harmony can be realized. Keywords: Sutasoma, Dance Oratorium, Character, Aesthetics, Communication Art

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