{"product_id":"9780896804135","title":"Theater \u0026 Martial Arts In West Sumatra: Randai \u0026 Silek of the Minangkabau","description":"\u003ci\u003eRandai\u003c\/i\u003e, the popular folk theater tradition of the Minangkabau ethnic group in West Sumatra, has evolved to include influences of martial arts, storytelling, and folk songs. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheater and Martial Arts in West Sumatra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e describes the origin, development, and cultural background of randai and highlights two recent developments: the emergence of female performers and modern staging techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book also explores the indigenous martial arts form \u003ci\u003esilek\u003c\/i\u003e, a vital part of \u003ci\u003erandai\u003c\/i\u003e today. The strong presence of \u003ci\u003esilek\u003c\/i\u003e is illustrated in the martial focus of the stories that are told through \u003ci\u003erandai\u003c\/i\u003e, in its movement repertoire, and even in its costumes and musical accompaniment. As Kirstin Pauka shows, \u003ci\u003erandai\u003c\/i\u003e, firmly rooted in silek and Minangkabau tradition, is an intriguing mirror of the Minangkabau culture.","brand":"Ohio University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113377415408,"sku":"9780896804135","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780896804135_p0.jpg?v=1763871813","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780896804135","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}