Joged Dangkung
The Joged Dangkung is a folkdance of Malay society. The name of the dance was inspired by the sounds emitted by two musical instruments when played during the dance: a drum which emits sound “dang”, and a gong which emits sound “gung”. Hence, Dangkung is a combination of those two sounds. The folkdance, which amalgamates several art elements such as dance, song, and music, is popular with the name Joged Tandak or Joged Lambak. Regarding the emergence of the folkdance, it is estimated that the dance had been recognized prevalently among fishermen settlements since the 17th century.
The dance, which spreads in several areas such as Tembeling, Moro, Mantang, Pulau Panjang, and Batam, is mainly interspersed with traditional music and songs. The songs played during the performance are Betabik, Dondang Sayang, Serampang Lau, Tanjung Katung, Johor Siput Kelapa, Gunung Banang, Tandak Udang, Gantung, Jambu Merah, Tanjung Balai, and Gule Batu.
There are four categories of dance formed the Joged Dangkung dance: betabik (prelude dance) rancak (happy dance), lembut dance (pre closing dance in which the rhythm becomes slower) and closing dance. The participants of the Joged Dangkung dance consist of 4-8 dancers, 3 people playing music, and a singer. Unlike in the past where a dancer get used to dance and to sing simultaneously, both dancer and singer are different people.
Performed usually in the night around 20 pm, the Joged Dangkung dance is purposed to enliven several Malay ceremonies such as life circle ceremonies (marriage and circumcision), and culture exhibitions. In addition the dance also utilized to add more color to national big days such as tujuh belasaan (Indonesian Independence Day), and other important special events.
The dance needs both musical instruments and traditional dresses. The musical instruments used in the dance are tambur (drum), violin, and gong, while the traditional dress is short kebaya (a traditional blouse worn by Indonesian and Malaysian women, sometimes made from sheer material and usually worn with a sarong or batik).
Prior to the dance performance, there is a rite aimed to smooth the performance by telling the penunggu (spirit who keeps the place where the dance will be performed). This rite is usually called buka tanah phase. Afterwards, several songs and the betabik dance are played and followed by Dondang Sayang and Tanjung Katung songs. Eventually, the performance is closed by Cik Cilik song. (HQ/ter/23/7-07)
Source:
Galba, Sindu dan Siti Rohana. 2002. Peta Kesenian Rakyat Melayu Kebupaten kepulauan Riau. Tanjungpinang: Departemen Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan.
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