Bangsawan
Bangsawan (Jawi: بڠساون) is a type of traditional Malay opera or theatre performed by a troupe, and accompanied by music and sometimes dances. The bangsawan theatrical performance encompasses music, dance and drama. It is widely spread in the Malay cultural realm in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. The artform is indigenous in Malay Peninsula, Riau Islands, Sumatra and coastal Borneo.
Bangsawan, a Malay opera in Penang, Straits Settlements, circa 1895. | |
| Native name | Bangsawan |
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| Origin | Malaysia |
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