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HADRAH PERLIS
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Introduction and history
Hadrah is a drumming musical art form introduced to the Malay Peninsula by Persian traders. This performance became popular in Kedah and Perlis in the 17th century. The term Hadrah originates from the word hijrah (migration) and is influenced by Arabic art.
In Islamic history, when the people of Medina celebrated the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 622 AD, they beat drums collectively to welcome the Prophet. According to other records, this art form was introduced in Perlis by a Hadrah practitioner from Penang along with its dance, beginning to flourish around 1910.
Functions and Roles
• Wedding ceremonies.
• Events welcoming leaders.
• Baju Melayu (traditional Malay attire).
• Baju Kebaya (traditional blouse).
• Brooches (kerongsang) and hairpins (cucuk sanggul).
• A women’s handkerchief.
• Tambourine (rebana kerincing).
• Single-headed drum or Hadrah frame drum.
• Small drum (gendang anak).
• Large drum (gendang ibu) with a circumference of 35 inches.
The drums are played in a seated position with rhythmic layering (bertingkah).
• The performance begins with the Tok Bomoh (spiritual leader) opening the stage. Then, a song titled Sanore is played to signal the start of the performance. Dancers enter and perform to the rhythm of the song.
• The rhythm and movements of the Hadrah dance are similar to traditional Malay dances. Hand, finger, and body movements are swayed gracefully.
• A unique feature of this performance is inviting the audience to join in the dance. This tradition is known as rasuk, where the crowd becomes energized and participates enthusiastically.
• At the end of each song, the peteri (female dancers) bow to the audience by placing both hands together and holding them in front of their chest as a gesture of respect.
• Razali Ismail
• Bakar Muhammad (Head of Hadrah Sri Pauh Group)
Reference Source
https://shantitwins.tripod.com/perlis.htm
http://discol.umk.edu.my/id/eprint/4792/
https://geopark.perlis.gov.my/tour-item/hadrah/
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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