Ronggeng: The relationship of Pattani

Abstract

This research study aimed to study the relationship of Rong-ngeng performing arts with people in the community. The qualitative research method was based on observation and interviews with the informants. Teacher of the Rong-ngeng orchestra,Students who are interested in Rong-ngeng Performing, and Rongen performers with knowledge of the art of Rongen performing and people who have knowledge about Rong Neng performances, totaling 15 people. The data were analyzed by summarizing, compiling and descriptive explanations.
The results showed that Ronggeng performing arts have three types of interaction between people in the community as follows: (1) Superficial interaction; It’s a place where people in the community get to watch the costumes, performances and listen to the music played. (2) Exchange interaction; It’s a tradition that is a rule of the subordinate structure of Pattani that appears through the nature of training. Songs and Lyrics and chanted Ronggeng’s dance. (3) Participatory and decision-making interaction; It’s a combination of music and performances from the West, folk instruments, and a common culture. In addition, Rongengen is a unique art that can be communicated in the form of music, gestures, and costumes that perfectly blend with the scent of performing arts.