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Pertubuhan Kesenian Tradisional Dabus Tanjung Bidara, Perak
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Introduction and history
Tarian is dance while dabus is a small blade of iron. Hence tarian dabus is a dance using small blades of iron (called anak dabus). Initially this dance was a form of martial arts, but it slowly evolved into performance arts. The dance renders heroism, intellect, agility, valour and bliss, that is one of the Perak traditional dances existing more than 300 years. Blending music, singing, dancing and bravery, tarian dabus is staged and enjoyed at public events.
Dabus Song
Baju putih, serban putih
Lalu dibawa pergi sembahyang
Baju putih, serban putih
Lalu dibawa pergi sembahyang
Allah kasih Muhammad kasih
Rasulullah terlalu sayang
Allah kasih Muhammad kasih
Rasulullah terlalu sayang
The arts of dabus now functions as performing arts for the public.
Dancers’ Costume
Dabus dancers wear a warrior type of attire. A male dancer wears a pair of long trousers, a Malay telok belanga top with elbow-length sleeves, a sampin (a knee-length cloth), a tank top and a sash. To look more gallant, the clothing is black, which is also symbolising immunity.
While the female wear a heroine dress, the Acehnese rencong pants, kurung cekak musang, sampin, sash and a bengkung (a broad belt made of cloth), also known as baju Puteri Perak.
Musician's Attire
The musicians wear Malay attire of a sampin, songkok or tengkolok. In the old days, the musicians wore as did the dancers except the sash.
Khalifah’s Attire
Its lead dancer (the khalifah) wears a black shirt, long pants and headband (semutar) or a getam pekasam tie. However, at present the attire has changed to brighter colors.
This traditional dabus game is almost like a ritual, having the elements of hocus pocus (spell). Hence to reinforce the spell, some equipment and materials are required to treat the illness.
Materials
• Incense
• Bertih
• White rice
• Rice flour
• Healing water (to restore)
• Banana stem pulp
Incense
The incense is very important in traditional medicinal ceremonies. It is burned in a special container called a perasap for the smoke. So, the court and anak dabus are smoked with the incense smoke before the dance begins. The dancers too are being smoked before entering the stage.
Reference Source
i. Bahan Bacaan
a) Zinitulniza Abdul Kadir. (2018). Tarian Dabus Rebana
& Busana Puteri Perak. Selangor : Attin Press Sdn. Bhd
Isi
Kandungan : Tarian dabus dipercayai mula berkembang di Perak sejak lebih 200
tahun dahulu. Uniknya, ia bukan persembahan sekadar mempamerkan gerak tari
indah dan nyanyian merdu muzik berlagu, sebaliknya, ia tarian yang mempamerkan
keberanian dan kemampuan
luar
biasa bermain besi tajam, menari sambil menikam diri menggunakan bilah dabus.
b) Mastika. (3 Ogos
2022). DABUS: Tarian Pahlawan Perak Yang Memerangi Penjajah. Utusan Tv. Diambil
Daripada
https://utusantv.com/2022/08/03/dabus-tarian-pahlawan-perak-yang-memerangi-penjajah/
Isi
Kandungan : DABUS merupakan tariah pahlawan dari negeri Perak. Diceritakan pada
zaman dahulu, tarian ini hanya dimainkan oleh orang lelaki sahaja dan
dipersembahkan kepada tetamu di istana bagi memperlihatkan keberanian pahlawan
Perak.
c) Ahmad Johari. (22 April 2015). Tusukan besi Dabus rasa
jarum, bertukar teruja - Penari. Kosmo Digital. Diambil Daripada
https://www.kosmo.com.my/2023/09/25/perak-angkat-semula-tarian-dabus/
Isi
Kandungan : TARIAN Dabus bukan sekadar tarian kerana ada maksud di sebalik
tarian ini yang kurang diketahui. Ia sebenarnya adalah tarian perang yang
mengikut gerak langkah pahlawan dulu kala. Lenggok tarinya jika diamati tidak
ubah seperti orang sedang bersilat dan dalam kelembutan ia boleh mengundang
bahaya.
ii. Tokoh (jika ada temu bual tokoh)
Mat
Rosnan bin Hashim
Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Encik Yufazli Yusof
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara Perak
Kompleks JKKN Perak,
Lot 20561@20565 Jalan Caldwell,
Off Jalan Raja Di Hilir,
30350 Ipoh,
PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN
05-253 7001 / 05-254 1027
