Kabasaran Dance: Perspective Behind The Community Ritual Activities in Minahasa

摘要

This research shows the perspective of the choreography of the Kabasaran dance, and shows the perspective of the existence of Kabasaran Dance in Minahasa. The aim is to inventory local art works, so that young people will be easily encouraged to learn and love their culture, especially traditional dance. This type of research is qualitative with several approaches, namely Ethno-Art and Function of existence, to describe the form of choreography by understanding the phenomena that are the consciousness of the Minahasa community, and its relation to the Function of the existence of Kabasaran Dance in the middle of its community. The research data is obtained through literature studies, observations, and interviews. The results of the research show the form of the choreography of the Kabasaran dance as a form of Traditional Regional dance, which is performed by male dancers, and usually performed in groups, or more than one dancer. The presentation is carried out with movements, accompanied by musical instruments gong, drum and kolintang. The mediums used are very simple. The presentation consists of several simple vocabular movements. Kabasaran dance is presented as heroic dance and welcoming as a sense of respect and security guards to guests who come either formally or informally. Besides that, it is also state-owned or formally. Kabasaran dance is usually displayed in activities or celebrations of state inaugurations, as well as used in competition or some events. Kabasaran dance is a reflection of the characteristic and identity or is used as an icon of the Minahasa region so that Kabasaran Dance becomes a cultural asset of the Minahasa region that needs to be preserved and developed both in quality and dissemination to a wider audience. Based on this, the Kabasaran dance needs to be used as a distinctive pride by the community, especially the younger generation, so it is necessary to introduce it to a wider audience, so that pride does not only belong to Minahasa, but more than that.