Research Article
Trance Phenomenon “Kesurupan’’ in the Tarawangsa Art of Rancakalong Sumedang
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.5-12-2023.2354808, author={Firman Adi Saputra and Samsul Rizal and Anggha N. Sefurridjal and Aris Ardiansyah and Muhamad Ilyas}, title={Trance Phenomenon “Kesurupan’’ in the Tarawangsa Art of Rancakalong Sumedang}, proceedings={Proceedings of the First International Conference on Arts and Culture: “Transforming New Creative Values in Arts and Culture”, INCARTURE 2023, December 5th-6th, 2023, Bandung, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={INCARTURE}, year={2025}, month={5}, keywords={entrainment; tarawangsa art; ritual ceremonies; kesurupan; biomusic}, doi={10.4108/eai.5-12-2023.2354808} }- Firman Adi Saputra
Samsul Rizal
Anggha N. Sefurridjal
Aris Ardiansyah
Muhamad Ilyas
Year: 2025
Trance Phenomenon “Kesurupan’’ in the Tarawangsa Art of Rancakalong Sumedang
INCARTURE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.5-12-2023.2354808
Abstract
This article explores the phenomenon of trance known as "kesurupan" in the traditional art of Tarawangsa in Rancakalong, Sumedang. Tarawangsa, originating from the agrarian community of Sumedang, is a unique cultural expression deeply rooted in local traditions. The study delves into the etymology, historical context, and other essential components of Tarawangsa performances in Rancakalong, Sumedang. Specifically, the article focuses on the occurrence of trance states during the Nyumpingkeun phase and examines the relationship between entrainment, biomusic phenomena, and the trance experienced by participants in this art form.
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