Siriah Gadang: Galombang Dance Elements in Reconstruction in Pariangan, West Sumatra

Abstract

This article aimed to revive the use of Siriah Gadang in the reconstruction of the Galombang dance in Nagari Pariangan, Tanah Datar district, West Sumatra. Siriah Gadang is one of the important elements of equipment in the presentation of this Galombang dance. To achieve this goal, qualitative research was used, through interviews and observations using video recordings. The results showed that the uniqueness of Siriah Gadang was found in a reconstruction of the Galombang dance in the Pariangan village. Siriah Gadang is a dance element that does not exist in other Galombang dances in West Sumatra, so it is a characteristic of this dance. Keywords: Siriah Gadang, Galombang dance, reconstruction