{"product_id":"theater-and-martial-arts-in-west-sumatra-randai-and-silek-of-the-minangkabau-paperback-softback-9780896802056","title":"Theater and Martial Arts in West Sumatra; Randai and Silek of the Minangkabau (Paperback \/ softback) 9780896802056","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTheater and Martial Arts in West Sumatra\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eRandai and Silek of the Minangkabau\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKirstin Pauka (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780896802056\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 December 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e268 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm, 0.37 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRandai\u003c\/i\u003e, the popular folk theater tradition of the Minangkabau ethnic group in West Sumatra, has evolved to include influences of martial arts, storytelling, and folk songs. Theater and Martial Arts in West Sumatra describes the origin, development, and cultural background of \u003ci\u003erandai\u003c\/i\u003e and highlights two recent developments: the emergence of female performers and modern staging techniques.\u003cbr\u003e This book also explores the indigenous martial arts form \u003ci\u003esilek\u003c\/i\u003e, a vital part of \u003ci\u003erandai\u003c\/i\u003e today. The strong presence of \u003ci\u003esilek\u003c\/i\u003e is illustrated in the martial focus of the stories that are told through \u003ci\u003erandai\u003c\/i\u003e, in its movement repertoire, and even in its costumes and musical accompaniment. As Kirstin Pauka shows, \u003ci\u003erandai\u003c\/i\u003e, firmly rooted in \u003ci\u003esilek\u003c\/i\u003e and Minangkabau tradition, is an intriguing mirror of the Minangkabau culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Ohio University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52584771092760,"sku":"9780896802056","price":22.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/theater-and-martial-arts-in-west-sumatra-randai-and-silek-of-the-minangkabau-paperback-softback-9780896802056","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}