PEMENTASAN DRAMA GONG WIJAYAKUSUMA SEBAGAI MEDIA KOMUNIKASI TRADISIONAL DI KELURAHAN ABIANBASE KECAMATAN GIANYAR KABUPATEN GIANYAR

Abstract

<p><em>Bali has a rich potential for art and culture. The life of Balinese people who are familiar with various types of art performances give the island its own image in the eyes of the world. In Bali art is divided into three groups, namely: (1) wali, (2) bebali, (3) balih-balihan. Many of the performing arts in Bali are seen in religious ceremonies as well as in formal events. The performing arts have a very wide scope. The most popular performing art group and much in demand for the public is Drama Gong. Based on this matter, the problems discussed in this research are: (1) What is the form of staging Drama Gong Wijayakusuma As Traditional Communication Media in Kelurahan Abianbase Gianyar District Gianyar Regency? (2) What is the Function of Staging Drama Gong Wijayakusuma As Traditional Communication Media in Kelurahan Abianbase Gianyar Sub-district of Gianyar Regency? (3) What is the Meaning of Staging Gong Wijayakusuma as Traditional Communication Media in Kelurahan Abianbase Gianyar Sub-district of Gianyar Regency?</em></p><p><em>Digging and dissecting the problem formulation that has been established using two theories are: (1) the theory of symbolic interactionism, (2) structural functional theory. Analyzing each problem used research methods that include: research using qualitative methods. The research location is in Kelurahan Abianbase Gianyar District Gianyar Regency. Types and sources of data used are qualitative data types, while the data source used in the form of primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques include: observation techniques, interviews, and literature study. Instrument research in the form of documentation. Determination technique of informant used is purvosive sampling</em></p><p><em>The results of this research are: (1) The form of staging Drama Gong Wijayakusuma includes some supporting elements such as: elements of performing arts Drama Gong, language used, acting figures, gamelan accompaniment, source of play and governance sekaa Drama Gong, Shape and structure of the performing arts of Drama Gong. The drama gong has its own uniqueness which in the performing arts of Drama Gong is built by elements of motion, acting, singing, dancing, and percussion combined harmoniously with Jayaprana plays. (2) Drama Gong functions as a social show which is staged exclusively to entertain the audience. There are 2 functions namely primary function and secondary function. (3) The meaning contained in the staging of Drama Gong is the meaning of religion, the meaning of cultural preservation, the meaning of togetherness, and meaning for the community at large.</em></p>