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GENDANG PERLIS
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Introduction and history
The Gendang Perlis, often performed during wedding ceremonies or festive occasions, was originally used as a drum accompaniment for silat performances during Temasya Laga Kerbau (bull-fighting festivals) in the reign of Tuanku Raja Syed Syaffi (1897–1905) and Tuanku Raja Syed Alwi (1905–1943). At that time, the festival was a popular form of entertainment for both the people and the royal court.
Functions and Roles
• Previously: Played during bull-fighting festivals.
• Currently: Accompanies two silat performers who combine silat movements with humor and storytelling.
• Previously: Attire included baju pagoda (a traditional undershirt), kain pelikat (sarong), and a headscarf.
• Currently: Performers wear Baju Melayu and songkok for formal events, and casual t-shirts for informal occasions.
• The drummers’ platforms (ran or hang) were usually built in trees.
• Gendang Perlis does not use the serunai.
• Two drummers play the gendang ibu and gendang penganak using curved wooden sticks. The drums are smaller than silat drums.
• Drums are played in rhythm to mark the start of bull-fighting festivals.
• As the fight intensifies, the drumming accelerates to energize the audience and rally their support.
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Reference Source
https://shantitwins.tripod.com/perlis.htm
Rejab F.I. 2011. Biografi Tokoh Budaya Negeri Perlis. Kuala Lumpur: JKKN.
Rejab F.I. 2013. Memoir Seribu Jejak di Pantai Usia. Kuala Lumpur: ITBM.
https://www.perlislib.gov.my/web/ejurnal-perlis/135-a
Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Siti Rohayu binti Muhamad
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Perlis
Kompleks JKKN Perlis
Persiaran Wawasan Kangar
01000 Kangar
PERLIS
019-504 0015
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