Modification of Makeup for the Character of Gundala-Gundala Dancer in Terms of Traditional Elements of the Karo Tribe

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10.2991/978-2-38476-398-6_3How to use a DOI?

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Modification; Character makeup; Gundala-gundala dancer

Abstract

This research aims to explore several aspects of character makeup in the Gundala-gundala mask dance, focusing on: 1) modifications to character makeup in alignment with the traditional elements of the Karo tribe, 2) the feasibility of character makeup for Gundala-gundala dancers based on these traditional elements, 3) the practicality of character makeup for the dancers in terms of the Karo tribe’s traditions. Makeup in this context is viewed as a form of culture that evolves over time, much like traditional dances. One notable example is the Tembut-tembut mask dance, which is closely associated with the ritual of calling rain, called Ndilo Wari Udan. This ritual has significant meaning, aiming to invoke rain during a prolonged dry season, and it is still practiced in several villages in Tanah Karo. In modern times, the use of Tembut-tembut masks in Gundala-gundala dances has shifted more toward entertainment, while originally serving dual purposes—ritual and entertainment. The Tembut-tembut mask features five distinct character types: the king, queen, king’s daughter, commander, and gurda gurdi bird. Each character plays a vital role in the performance, and the masks are interdependent. This research employs a descriptive approach, using primary data from observations and interviews, and secondary data from photographic documentation. The analysis includes qualitative techniques to explore the makeup procedure for Gundala-gundala dancers, alongside quantitative analysis to evaluate the makeup results for the characters.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Siti Wahidah
AU  - Astrid Sitompul
AU  - Asrah Rezki Fauzani
AU  - Muhammad Rizal Sitepu
AU  - Dina Ampera
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/05/07
TI  - Modification of Makeup for the Character of Gundala-Gundala Dancer in Terms of Traditional Elements of the Karo Tribe
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th Annual Conference of Engineering and Implementation on Vocational Education (ACEIVE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 11
EP  - 17
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-398-6_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-398-6_3
ID  - Wahidah2025
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