Introduction
The results of culture and civilization need to be
preserved in accordance with the current situation and conditions as well as
changing circumstances. Preservation of culture and civilization will bring
benefits to society. Preservation of local culture or old norms is to maintain
artistic and cultural values, traditional values by developing
dynamic, flexible, and selective embodiments, and adapting to situations and
conditions that are always changing and developing.
Malangan mask puppets are one of the folk arts of the
Malang area which is very famous for its local elements. Wayang masks also
reflect the lifestyle of the people of Malang, which until now is believed to
have historical ties to the growth of the oldest culture in Malang, namely the
Kanjuruhan Kingdom.
The Asmarabangun Mask Art Padepokan was founded by Mbah
Karimun in 1982 to preserve the Malangan Kedungmonggo mask puppets. The
Malangan Mask Art Padepokan has been fostered from generation to generation in
order to continue to maintain the existence of the Malangan masked puppets.
Method
This research was conducted in Kedungmonggo Hamlet,
Karangpandan Village, Pakisaji District, Malang Regency. The approach used in
this study is a qualitative approach with data obtained through observation,
interviews and documentation. The type of research used is phenomenology.
Results
And Discussion
1. Preservation
of Local Cultural Arts
Preservation
itself can be interpreted as an activity or activity that is carried out
continuously, directed and integrated in order to realize certain goals that
reflect the existence of something that is permanent and eternal, dynamic,
flexible, and selective (AW Widjaja, 1986).
Art
is an expression of one's soul that occurs through the process of work and
initiative. In the perspective of Anthropology, art is not seen as an
autonomous region which is purely intraaesthetic, but art is placed within the
framework of culture as a system.
Local
culture is local values resulting from the cultivation of a
certain area community that is formed naturally and obtained through a process
from time to time. Local culture can be in the form of art, tradition, mindset,
or customary law.
The
results of culture and civilization need to be preserved in accordance with the
current situation and conditions as well as changing circumstances.
Preservation of culture and civilization will bring benefits to society.
Preservation of local culture or old norms is to maintain artistic and cultural
values, traditional values by developing dynamic, flexible, and
selective embodiments, and adapting to situations and conditions that are
always changing and developing.
2. Malangan
Mask Puppet
The
Malangan mask puppet is one of the folk arts of the Malang area which is very
thick with local elements. The Malangan mask puppet show is a masked
performance that depicts various characters in Panji's story, the
characteristic of which lies in the fashion style of the current Panji Jabung
and Kedungmonggo performances.
Wayang
masks also reflect the lifestyle of the people of Malang, which until now is
believed to have historical ties to the growth of the oldest culture in Malang,
namely the Kanjuruhan Kingdom.
The
presentation of the Malangan masked puppet show is generally presented in a
patterned order. Based on the structure of the play, the Malangan masked
puppets are presented in interrelated parts.
The
supporting equipment for the Malangan masked puppet show consists of gamelan,
stage, masks, and dance costumes. The characteristics of the Malangan masked
puppet dance movement are centered on the characteristics of the wayang
characters.
3. The
Asmarabangun Mask Art Padepokan
The
Asmarabangun Mask Art Depot was founded by Mbah Karimun in 1982 to preserve the
Malangan Kedungmonggo masked puppets. This Padepokan also fosters various other
traditional arts, such as karawitan, Malangan mask crafts, and creative mask
dances. Members of the hermitage are not only the surrounding community, many
people outside Kedungmonggo also become members of the hermitage.
The
Asmarabangun Mask Art Padepokan has been fostered from generation to generation
in order to continue to maintain the existence of the Malangan masked puppets.
This Padepokan has complete facilities, such as various kinds of gamelan,
stage, and a practice area. The existence of this can facilitate the holding of
regular exercises every week and stabilization if there are performances or
traditional art festivals.
This
hermitage does not make art as the main source of income, but as a place of
culture.�
4. Efforts
to Preserve the Malangan Topeng
Wayang
Masquerade The existence of the Malangan masked puppet in the Asmarabangun
Padepokan of mask art has experienced a lack of attention caused by the lack of
attention from the community and government. Several things were done to
maintain the existence of wayang masks, one of which was by continuing to make
adjustments and developments without leaving the external frame. The diversity
in Malangan wayang mask performances is one of the attractions to be
appreciated. This causes the Malangan masked puppet to rise again.
The
Malangan mask puppet show is still active today at the Asmarabangun Mask Art
Pedepokan, this activity is marked by routine activities carried out by the
hermitage. Every Monday night, Legi hermitage holds regular performances every
month, complete with washing masks accompanied by making offerings as a form of
respect for all. In addition, the mask procession is held once a year as a
reminder of the founder of the Asmarabangun Padepokan for the art of masking.
Padepokan also held a Malangan masked puppet show during Clean Village and
Bulan Suro (Suroan) as a form of community service.
Efforts
to preserve Malangan masked puppets as one of the identities of the people of
Malang Regency are still running at the Asmarabangun Padepokan for mask art.
Preservation is a form of cultural transmission by strengthening the roots of
local cultural values, so that art is believed to be not just a spectacle but
also a demand for the next generation.
Conclusion
The results of culture and civilization need to be
preserved in accordance with the current situation and conditions as well as
changing circumstances. Preservation of culture and civilization will bring
benefits to society. Preservation of local culture or old norms is to maintain
artistic and cultural values, traditional values by developing
dynamic, flexible, and selective embodiments, and adapting to situations and conditions
that are always changing and developing.
The Asmarabangun Mask Art Padepokan was founded by Mbah
Karimun in 1982 to preserve the Malangan Kedungmonggo mask puppets. The
Malangan Mask Art Padepokan has been fostered from generation to generation in
order to continue to maintain the existence of the Malangan masked puppets.
Efforts to preserve the Malangan masked puppets as one of the identities of the
people of Malang Regency are still running.
This preservation is marked by routine activities carried
out by the hermitage. Every Monday night, Legi hermitage holds routine
performances every month, complete with washing masks accompanied by the giving
of offerings as a form of respect for all. In addition, the mask procession is
held once a year as a reminder of the founder of the Asmarabangun Padepokan for
the art of masking. Padepokan also held a Malangan masked puppet show during
the Clean Village and Month Suro (Suroan) as a form of community service.
Malangan mask during the Clean Village and Month of Suro (Suroan) as a form of
community service.
Preserving local cultural arts is not only the task of an
artist, but also the task of the community and government. So that future
generations can enjoy and continue to preserve local cultural arts.
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