Research Article
Abdul Muluk of Muarajambi Village: Awaited by Many, Preserved by a Few
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.11-12-2024.2361321, author={Oky Akbar and Sahid Widodo and Muhammad Rohmadi}, title={Abdul Muluk of Muarajambi Village: Awaited by Many, Preserved by a Few}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of Humanities and Social Science, ICHSS 2024, 11 December 2024, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICHSS}, year={2025}, month={12}, keywords={traditional theater abdul muluk muarajambi collective memory sereh serumpun}, doi={10.4108/eai.11-12-2024.2361321} }- Oky Akbar
Sahid Widodo
Muhammad Rohmadi
Year: 2025
Abdul Muluk of Muarajambi Village: Awaited by Many, Preserved by a Few
ICHSS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.11-12-2024.2361321
Abstract
Abdul Muluk is a theatrical art inherited from ancestors and a source of pride for the people of Muarajambi Village. Its unique characteristics are etched in memory. After passing through its golden age, Abdul Muluk began to be abandoned by his fans. Popular entertainment has turned to modern forms of art in line with social, political, and technological industry changes. This research aims to explore the glory and dynamics of Abdul Muluk as a traditional theater entity in Jambi Province. The research uses ethnographic work steps with a narrative approach. Data sources were obtained from informants; players, observers, artists, and audiences of Abdul Muluk. The findings show that the structure of Abdul Muluk's performance consists of an opening, core, and closing section. His performances are always eagerly awaited by the community. Its existence had once disappeared, then was revived. The heirs reconstructed by re-documenting the stories, scenes, and elements of the performance. Sanggar Seni Sereh Serumpun was established to preserve collective memory
