Payung dance (Minangkabau: tari Payuang; Jawi: تاري ڤايوڠ) is a folk dance-drama tradition of the Minangkabau-Malay ethnic group[1] in Sumatra, Indonesia. This dance is a Minangkabau version of other Malay dances from Sumatra. Folk theatre such as toneel and sandiwara often incorporates payung dance as part of the show.[2] The payung (umbrella) is the main prop used in this dance, and the dance itself, which is usually performed by three or four dancers, symbolizes affection and the relationship of young people. The dance originates from Western Sumatra, Indonesia.[3]

Payung
This dance symbolizes the appreciation of love which consists of an even number of dancers. This dance is behave by playing an umbrella as the main instrument
Native namePayuang (Minangkabau)
Tari Payung (Indonesian)
Instrument(s)Talempong
InventorMinangkabau people
OriginIndonesia

Payung dance is performed as a part of toneel, sandiwara, exhibition, opening of party, or wedding occasion of Minangkabau people.[4]

Etymology

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In the Indonesian language, payung (Indonesian)[5] or payuang (Minangkabau) means "umbrella" or "parasol". The dance-drama is called payung dance because it uses the umbrella as the main prop to represent security and protection in a marital relationship.

Philosophy

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Payung dance uses payung (umbrella) and selendang (shawl) as props. The payung is used by men and the selendang is used by women in the dance. The payung symbolizes protection which for men is generally considered the main function in the family. The male dancer protects the female dancer's head. The selendang used by female dancers symbolizes the sacred bond of love between a couple. The shawl also symbolizes a woman's loyalty and readiness to foster a household with a husband. This idea is performed when the selendang of the female dancer is placed on the male dancer.[6]

Similar dances

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Payung dance is also performed by Peranakan communities of Malaysia.[7] Payung dance originated in China and was brought to Malaysia by Chinese diaspora living in the country. This dance evolved with local elements to form a popular type of Peranakan dance.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Syafrayuda, Diah Rosari (November 2015). "Eksistensi Tari Payung sebagai Tari Melayu Minangkabau di Sumatera Barat". Ekspresi Seni: Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan Dan Karya Seni. 17 (2): 180–203. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Tari Payung – Sejarah, Makna, Gerakan, Properti, Pola Lantai & Keunikan". rimbakita. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Tari Payung dari Sumatera Barat - Bobo". bobo.grid.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  4. ^ "PAYUNG, SENI TARI". encyclopedia.jakarta-tourism.go.id. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  5. ^ "Payung". Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (in Indonesian). /pa·yung/ n alat pelindung badan supaya tidak terkena panas matahari atau hujan, biasanya dibuat dari kain atau kertas diberi tangkai dan dapat dilipat-lipat, dan ada juga yang dipakai sebagai tanda kebesaran (seperti -- bawat, -- ubur-ubur, -- iram-iram)
  6. ^ "Get to know the Umbrella Dance from West Sumatra". EGINDO.co (in Indonesian). 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  7. ^ "Tarian Chetti". Pemetaan Budaya. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Tarian Payung". JKKN. Retrieved 10 November 2020.