Proceedings of the International Seminar on Language, Education, and Culture (ISoLEC 2021)

Meaning of Symbolical Space of Zapin Dance to Malay People

Authors
Robby Hidajat1, *, Suyono2, Joko Sayono3, Muhammad ‘Afaf Hasyimy4, Desy Ratna Syahputri5, Syed Ahmad Iskandar6, Iziq Eafifi Bin Ismail7, Norliza Bt. Mohd Isa8
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Universitas Negeri Malang
6, 7, 8Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
*Corresponding author. Email: Robby.hidajat.fs@um.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Robby Hidajat
Available Online 14 December 2021.
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.211212.049How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Zapin Dance; Symbolical Space; Malay People
Abstract

The objective of this research is to identify the meaning of symbolical space of Zapin Dance to Malay people. Research question includes: (1) What is the symbolization of Zapin Dance to Malay people? and (2) What is the meaning of Zapin Dance to Malay people? Zapin Dance originated from Arab culture that came to Nusantara around the 16th century and became popular when the Malacca Sultanate territories expanded to various regions in Southeast Asia, extending from Malacca Peninsula to Sulawesi. Zapin Dance was genuinely composed for arousing spiritual energy before waging the war. Zapin Dance was performed by a pair of dancers and the expression should be rhythmical and representing togetherness. The Research is qualitative descriptive using Levis Strauss’ structuralism theory. Data of research took many forms such as words, statements of experiences, verbal knowledges, and actions. Data were analyzed using textual and contextual interpretations where the subjects will be interpreted denotatively and connotatively. Result of research showed that: (1) Zapin Dance symbolizes social construct of Malay people; and (2) Zapin Dance imparts spiritual meaning to Malay people.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Seminar on Language, Education, and Culture (ISoLEC 2021)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
14 December 2021
ISBN
978-94-6239-482-7
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/assehr.k.211212.049How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.
Open Access
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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