JAKARTA - Musical Mencuruh Aku di Gunung Parang (TADGP) karya Den Aslam dipentaskan di Galeri Indonesia Kaya, dengan mengangkat cerita legend 'Gunung Parang dari Sukabumi'.
TADGP is known to combine musical arts, dance, and theater in folklore that are packaged in a modern and poetic manner. Played by talented young actors, the music was worked on by Jamil Hasyani and the choreography by Gita Studio Style.
According to Den Aslam, TADGP is part of an effort to revive cultural heritage through a musical performance medium to be closer to the younger generation. Even with the selection of the legend 'Gunung Parang from Sukabumi' which tells the love of Nyi Pudak Arum and Wangsa Suta after the collapse of the 16th century Pajajaran Kingdom which is considered suitable for the younger generation.
"Local stories can be a source of value and national identity," Den said as quoted Monday, May 19.
This performance received a lively welcome from various circles, ranging from artists, culturalists, to politicians. The audience is treated to songs that combine traditional and contemporary nuances, as well as costumes that are ethnic.
It was also inserted by the figure of Nyai Kartini and her son Arum from the 19th century as a narrative link between the past and the colonial period.
"The arum is a symbol of the resistance of local values to European domination," Den explained.
Supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports and collaborating with the Theaterindo and the Arsikarta Foundation, Rio Kamase as the producer hopes that TADGP will be the first step in the development of the performing arts industry in Sukabumi.
"We are ready to bring TADGP to other cities," said Rio.
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