Dolalak is a typical art from Purworejo Regency. This dance is a relic from the Dutch colonial era. The origin of the word Dolalak is from the notes Do and La because this dance is accompanied only by a two-tone musical instrument using a pair of Kenong.
Along with the times and technology, the Dolalak dance is now accompanied by modern music, namely the keyboard. The songs that are played are varied and diverse.
The Dolak dancer is the equivalent of a laughing stock, wearing a black uniform and wearing shorts. This uniform mimics the army serm of objects in ancient times. Over time, generations of female dancers emerged, accompanied by uniform modifications. And now, the presence of mat dancers is rare, one of the dancer groups that still has rá is the Dolalak dance group from Kaligesing. Dolalak dancers can experience trance, which is a condition where they are not aware because they are so immersed in dance and music.
22 янв 2022
