| Ludruk | |
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 Ludruk performance | |
| Types | Theatre |
| Originating culture | Indonesia |
Ludruk is one of the theatrical genres inEast Java. It is a form of traditional performance presented by a troupe of actors (or comedians) on a stage, re-telling the life stories of everyday people and their struggles. Its origin is unclear, but it is believed to be dated as far back as the 13th century.[1]
The dialogue or monologue inludruk is mostly comedic. The actors would almost always use the Surabayadialect ofJavanese language, although sometimes there can be occasional guest stars from other areas, such asJombang,Malang,Madura, andMadiun, each of whom would use their own dialect. Despite the fact that many different dialects are employed in one performance, as a whole,ludruk is a simple and straightforward comedy, making ludruk easily understood by everyone. It is occasionally interspersed with jokes and accompanied bygamelan to form amusical performance.[1]
A typicalludruk performance begins with a performance ofRemo dance and followed by a portrayalPak Sakera, a legendary 19th centuryMadurese hero.[1]
Ludruk differs fromketoprak fromCentral Java, in that the plot inketoprak is often drawn fromJavanese history and legends. Both genres focus on delivering a particular moral message, butludruk tells stories about everyday life, and mostly that of the underprivileged. It is a popular form of entertainment for the working-class audience.[1][2]
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