Gambuh

Gambuh

Gambuh is dramatari Balinese dance is considered the highest quality and is a classic Balinese dramatari most rich in dance movements that are considered as the source of all types of classical Balinese dance.

It is estimated that this Gambuh appeared around the 15th century that originated in lakonnya Panji stories. Shaped Gambuh total theater for its artistic elements interwoven voices, art drama & dance, visual arts, literary arts, and others.

Pementasannya in the ceremonies such as the temple ceremony Yadnya god, ceremonies such as marriage Manusa Yadnya noble family, the ceremony Yadnya Pitra (Ngaben) and so forth.

Accompanied by a gamelan barreled Penggambuhan pelog Saih Pitu. The characters are usually shown Leaning, arguing points out, Princess, Arya / Kadean-kadean, Panji (Patih Sweet), Prabangsa (Patih Hard), Demat, Tomonggong, Turas, Panasar and King. In the play these characters all the dancers in dialogue, generally Kawi language, except figures Turas, and Leaning Panasar speaking Bali, both smooth and rough middle.

Gambuh is still active until now there in the village:

     * Rock (Gianyar)
     * Padang Aji and Budakeling (Karangasem)
     * Tumbak Bayuh (Badung)
     * Pedungan (Denpasar)
     * Apit Yeh (Badung)
     * Anturan and Dragon Sepeha (Buleleng).

Source: http://id.wikipedia.org