| ID | 124271 |
| Title Proper | Regional identity and national theatre in South Sulawesi |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bodden, Michael |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article details the development of Indonesian national art theatre in Makassar, South Sulawesi from the 1950s to the present. It argues that through a commitment to modernity and modern aesthetics strong bonds to the idea of the nation were formed by Makassar theatre workers. Furthermore, in charting the relationship between local Makassar theatre and national trends often pioneered in Jakarta, I argue that beginning in the New Order and continuing to the present, through several formal and stylistic changes, the deployment of local cultural elements in modern Indonesian national theatre has deepened. Yet this development represents both a renewed pride in local identity and a continuing commitment to the national community. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol.44, No.1; 2013: p. 24-48 |
| Journal Source | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol.44, No.1; 2013: p. 24-48 |
| Key Words | South Sulawesi Choreographer ; Sulawesi ; Indonesia ; History - 1950's ; New World Order ; Makassar Theatre ; Modern Aesthetics ; Modern Indonesian Theatre - MIT ; Dewan Kesenian Makassar ; History -1960's ; Dutch Colonial ; Partai Sosialis Indonesia - PSI ; Socialist Party of Indonesia - PSI |