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BANGSI DAN NINENG
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Introduction and history
Bangsi music is a form of musical performance typically played by traditional communities during leisure time, particularly when resting after work. This music is also often played for family entertainment while relaxing together in the living room. In other instances, Bangsi music is played during special ceremonies, such as for healing purposes and at feasts or communal gatherings.
The music begins after the community leader or Gawai chief performs the opening ceremony by completing the patik nabur or sadih sanggar and sadih ancak rituals, which involve seeking blessings from spiritual entities. This ceremony accompanies the recitation of chants and mantras to request fortune and, simultaneously, to ward off misfortune and seek protection from the spiritual entity known as Kamang Triyu, ensuring they are safeguarded from evil spirits.
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The main Bangsi musical instrument resembles a flute but is made from rice stalks. Meanwhile, Nineng music is not widely used in rituals or special ceremonies; it is instead more commonly associated with entertainment activities.
Nineng is actually a stringed musical instrument made from betong bamboo. It is circular in shape, measuring approximately 42 centimeters in length and with a circumference of 28 millimeters. Holes are drilled at each end of the bamboo, and a taut string is attached to produce sound when struck in a certain rhythm.
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Reference Source
i. Bahan Bacaan
https://jurcon.ums.edu.my/ojums/index.php/ejk/article/view/2516
https://www.scribd.com/document/353864737/Sejarah-Asal-Usul-Bidayuh
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State JKKN Contact Information
Encik Boniface Anak Babai
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Sarawak
Tingkat 5 Bangunan Sultan Iskandar,
Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93000, Kuching,
SARAWAK
019-2399682/082-422006
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