A collaborative performance of the traditional martial art silat from two contemporary dancers and choreographers, Eko Supriyanto and Ali Sukri, is to be held at the NuArt Sculpture Park in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday
collaborative performance of the traditional martial art silat from two contemporary dancers and choreographers, Eko Supriyanto and Ali Sukri, is to be held at the NuArt Sculpture Park in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday.
Dubbed Pesona Silat Jawa-Minang (The Charms of Java-Minang Silat), Ali, who hails from Padang Panjang, will give a silat Minang-inspired performance called Tonggak Raso, while Eko, who learned silat Bima in Magelang, Central Java, will perform tra.jec.to.ry. Despite the different approaches, both are set to showcase similar elements of stamina, endurance and visual sensitivity.
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The performance will be interesting as Ali and Eko come from different generations. Eko, who starred in Garin Nugroho’s Opera Jawa (Requiem from Java), has been at the top of his field since the 2000s, 10 years before the peak of Ali’s career.
Supported by the Tourism Ministry and Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, the performers will tour Sumatra and Java as part of a mission to expand contemporary performing arts in the country. (kes)
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