Manapa: An Event to Renew Social Bonds through the Performativity of Gandang Tasa in the Pariaman Community West Sumatera

Abstract

The goal of this article is to investigate manapa or batajau in an event to renew social bonds through the performativity of gandang tasa in the Pariaman community. Manapa (a regular social gathering with a performance) is an example of local wisdom that is implemented in a traditional manner with an aesthetical packaging. As a regular social gathering with a performance, manapa gandang tasa is used to establish and renew social bonds between gandang tasa groups from different nagari (villages) in the Pariaman community. In manapa, gandang tasa groups take turns to visit each other and perform a number of their own special pieces as well as other pieces that the groups can play together. The study uses a qualitative method with emphasis on detailed observation of a manapa event. An interpretative analysis is used to reveal the concept of manapa as a formula that can act as a social bond between the Pariaman community. Through an emic approach, the research results show that the performance of gandang tasa in the context of manapa can build unity and togetherness.

Dissemination of Gandang Tasa Traditional Music Performance Through Social Media in West Sumatra

“…Later, the second paper "What is it: An Event to Renew Social Bonds Through the Performativity of Gandang Tasa in the West Sumatra Pariaman Community." discusses Gandang Tasa from various villages in Padang Pariaman Regency and Pariaman Municipality [4]. As stated, the event is performed alternately by some groups from one village to another [4].…”

“…Several previous studies discussed the role of Gandang Tasa in the context of Tabuik rituals and other contexts from various perspectives including that of the show [2,3,4,8]. The authors who have done so include Asril, Sastra, & Rovylendes writing the article "Performativity of Gandang Tasa in the Mauluik Ritual in Sicincin, Pariaman, West Sumatra" [3].…”

“…discusses Gandang Tasa from various villages in Padang Pariaman Regency and Pariaman Municipality [4]. As stated, the event is performed alternately by some groups from one village to another [4]. The Gandang Tasa performance at the event of Manapa aims to foster friendship among its players, share their experiences, and encourage teenagers to learn how to be good players [4].…”

“…As stated, the event is performed alternately by some groups from one village to another [4]. The Gandang Tasa performance at the event of Manapa aims to foster friendship among its players, share their experiences, and encourage teenagers to learn how to be good players [4]. The article, "The Role of Gandang Tasa in Building Spirit and Atmosphere in the Tabuik Show in Pariaman" [2], discusses the role of Gandang Tasa in various Tabuik rites.…”

Musical Expression of Gandang Tasa in Bapereih Performance in Pariaman, West Sumatra Indonesia

“…Previous authors have extensively conducted research related to gandang tasa and musical expression. Asril et al (2019a;2019b) discuss the performativity of gandang tasa in rituals, bapereih, entertainment, and gandang tasa performance gatherings. Yunaidi & Asril (2020) write about gandang tasa becoming the most prominent processional music in Minangkabau, West Sumatra, Indonesia; Wimbrayardi (2023) examines gandang tasa from the perspective of organology.…”