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WHAT;S THE HISTORY OF ZAPIN
HISTORY OF ZAPIN IN JOHORE
Long time ago, after Malacca was invaded by Portugese, the Sultan and his people moved to Johore with the Malay-Islamic cultures and customs. From the mixture of Malay-Arab, Zapin Melayu was later introduced as one of the dance to be performed during the ceremonies and spread througout the Malay-Arab arpachilego. Zapin also known as Jipin, Jepin or Dana. it was created from the influence of steps and song from Hadramaut and then involved with the touches of Malay style until it becomes part of Malay culture.
What is special about this dance is that the it is performed exhibit the Malay culture which implement the politeness and richness of it. To make it more integrity, the sounds of percussion will liven up and usually, the dance will be accompanied by Gambus, Gendang Marwas and others.
There are 13 types of Zapin dance in Johore:
Zapin Pekajang
Zapin Tenglu
Zapin Pulau
Zapin Tanjung Labuh
Zapin Kores
Zapin Padang Sari
Zapin Dayung
Zapin Sri Bunian
Zapin Parit Mastar
Zapin Lenga
Zapin Parit Bagan
Zapin Muar
Zapin Putar Alam
Long time ago, after Malacca was invaded by Portugese, the Sultan and his people moved to Johore with the Malay-Islamic cultures and customs. From the mixture of Malay-Arab, Zapin Melayu was later introduced as one of the dance to be performed during the ceremonies and spread througout the Malay-Arab arpachilego. Zapin also known as Jipin, Jepin or Dana. it was created from the influence of steps and song from Hadramaut and then involved with the touches of Malay style until it becomes part of Malay culture.
What is special about this dance is that the it is performed exhibit the Malay culture which implement the politeness and richness of it. To make it more integrity, the sounds of percussion will liven up and usually, the dance will be accompanied by Gambus, Gendang Marwas and others.
There are 13 types of Zapin dance in Johore:
Zapin Pekajang
Zapin Tenglu
Zapin Pulau
Zapin Tanjung Labuh
Zapin Kores
Zapin Padang Sari
Zapin Dayung
Zapin Sri Bunian
Zapin Parit Mastar
Zapin Lenga
Zapin Parit Bagan
Zapin Muar
Zapin Putar Alam
SENI ZAPIN MELAYU
BUSANA ZAPIN
Bagi penuntut jurusan Diploma Tari Aswara, Nur Azreen Nizar, 19, tarian zapin kurang menekankan aspek kelembutan pada jari-jemarinya seperti yang diaplikasi pada tarian klasik lain. Terang anak kelahiran Seremban, Negeri Sembilan itu, tarian zapin mengutamakan pergerakan kaki yang lincah seperti orang bersilat.
“Contohnya, tarian zapin Parit Mastar. Zapin jenis ini terletak sepenuhnya pada kuak kaki yang bertindak mengerakkan tubuh badan. Walaupun sentiasa bergerak tetapi kita perlu memastikan kaki tidak bersilang,” ujar Azreen mengenai zapin Parit Mastar yang diilhamkan daripada gerak-geri penoreh getah.
Menyentuh tentang busana tarian zapin, koreografer Istana Budaya, Khalid Mohd. Nor, 34, memberitahu sungguhpun zapin mempunyai pengaruh Arab, tetapi dari segi pakaian para penari masih tampil anggun dalam persalinan pakaian tradisional Melayu.
“Bagi penari lelaki mereka lengkap berkain samping dan bersongkok tinggi. Kadangkala bagi menyerlahkan keterampilan sewaktu membuat persembahan songkok mereka akan dihiasi dengan hiasan kerongsang.
“Sementara itu, penari wanita pula kebiasaannya baju kurung dan kain sarung atau kain pelekat yang menjadi pilihan. Tidak kurang juga ada yang memakai selendang di kepala atau bunga disematkan pada sanggul.
Bagi penuntut jurusan Diploma Tari Aswara, Nur Azreen Nizar, 19, tarian zapin kurang menekankan aspek kelembutan pada jari-jemarinya seperti yang diaplikasi pada tarian klasik lain. Terang anak kelahiran Seremban, Negeri Sembilan itu, tarian zapin mengutamakan pergerakan kaki yang lincah seperti orang bersilat.
“Contohnya, tarian zapin Parit Mastar. Zapin jenis ini terletak sepenuhnya pada kuak kaki yang bertindak mengerakkan tubuh badan. Walaupun sentiasa bergerak tetapi kita perlu memastikan kaki tidak bersilang,” ujar Azreen mengenai zapin Parit Mastar yang diilhamkan daripada gerak-geri penoreh getah.
Menyentuh tentang busana tarian zapin, koreografer Istana Budaya, Khalid Mohd. Nor, 34, memberitahu sungguhpun zapin mempunyai pengaruh Arab, tetapi dari segi pakaian para penari masih tampil anggun dalam persalinan pakaian tradisional Melayu.
“Bagi penari lelaki mereka lengkap berkain samping dan bersongkok tinggi. Kadangkala bagi menyerlahkan keterampilan sewaktu membuat persembahan songkok mereka akan dihiasi dengan hiasan kerongsang.
“Sementara itu, penari wanita pula kebiasaannya baju kurung dan kain sarung atau kain pelekat yang menjadi pilihan. Tidak kurang juga ada yang memakai selendang di kepala atau bunga disematkan pada sanggul.
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