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TARIAN ZAPIN PARIT MASTAR
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Introduction and history
Zapin Parit Mastar was founded by Ahmad bin Timbul, a trader from Pontian, Johor, around the 1950s. During his trading trips to Karimun and Riau islands, he was inspired by the Zafin Arab Hadhrami and the local zapin performances in Selat Panjang and Riau. His fascination with this art form led him to develop unique zapin steps, which later became known as Zapin Parit Mastar, named after his village. His friends, including Haji Keliwon bin Denan, also learned and performed this zapin, establishing it as a cultural heritage in Kampung Parit Mastar.
Initially, Zapin Parit Mastar was performed by men during berinai ceremonies, weddings, and Friday night gatherings after Isyak prayers or tahlil sessions. After the 2000s, it gained recognition beyond Kampung Parit Mastar and began to be performed by both men and women on stage for competitions or cultural events in Johor. The dance functions not only as entertainment but also as a symbol of cultural heritage, fostering a sense of community among its practitioners.
Male dancers wear the traditional baju Melayu teluk belanga paired with sampin and songkok. Female dancers don baju kurung, accessorised with necklaces, dokoh (ornamental brooches), and kain dagang. The colours of the costumes are often coordinated to enhance the visual appeal of the performance, while the songkok and samping worn by male dancers symbolise the beauty of traditional Malay artistry.
The primary musical instruments accompanying Zapin Parit Mastar include:
Gambus: The main instrument providing melody.
Marwas: A small drum that delivers the zapin rhythm.
The Zapin Parit Mastar performance begins with the "Kepala" step, followed by sixteen choreographic movements that structure the dance. These steps include:
Langkah Kepala
Langkah Sekerat
Langkah Enjut Satu
Langkah Enjut Dua
Langkah Enjut Tiga
Langkah Enjut Empat
Langkah Enjut Lima
Langkah Semut-semut
Langkah Serong
Langkah Enjut Belakang
Langkah Babonan
Langkah Enjut Depan
Langkah Sengkang
Langkah Adap-Adapan
Kopak
Wainab
Each step showcases the precision and creativity of the local community in crafting a dance form that is both beautiful and meaningful.
Haji Keliwon bin Denan, the master teacher (adiguru) of Zapin Parit Mastar, played a pivotal role in its development and promotion in Johor. After his passing in 2015, the preservation of this art was continued by his daughter, Zubaidah binti Keliwon, who now teaches and promotes Zapin Parit Mastar among zapin practitioners in Johor.
Reference Source
Bahan Bacaan
Norhamim, A. S., & Mohd Jayus, N. A. (2021). Transkrip temubual bersama Puan Zubaidah binti Keliwon dan Encik Masselih Bin Miswan, penerus dan jurulatih bertauliah Zapin Parit Mastar mengenai pengalaman beliau sebagai penerus dan jurulatih seni tarian Zapin. Universiti Teknologi MARA. Dicapai daripada https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/65096/
Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center. (2022, 27 Ogos). Siri Pengabsahan Zapin Johor - Zapin Parit Mastar [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKe6gGsjiSk
Tokoh: Puan Zubaidah binti Keliwon
Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Puan Nor Hafizah Hassan
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Johor
Aras 6 Kiri, Wisma PERKESO
No 26, Jalan Susur 5
Off Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Larkin
80200 Johor Bahru
JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM
07-224 8270 / 223 1249
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