MEGOAK-GOAKAN DANCE: REPRESENTATION OF HISTORY, ART, AND CHARACTER OF BULELENG SOCIETY

Abstract

This study is motivated by the existence of the Megoak-goakan Dance which is one of the characteristics of the Buleleng community. The aim is to find out the history, artistic value and character values depicted in the Magoak-goakan dance. The method used is qualitative research which begins with the process of determining the location in Panji Village, Sukasada, Buleleng. Information was collected by interviews, document review and observation. Then perform the triangulation process of data and sources, then an interactive analysis is presented comprehensively using a critical theory study of cultural studies. The research results show the history of the Megoak-goakan dance related to the greatness of the Buleleng kingdom when it was led by Ki Barak Panji Sakti. Ki Barak Panji Sakti then formed a mighty army called the goak truna army. Because the spirit of the goak truna troops is still ingrained in the Buleleng community, especially in Panji Village, Sukasada, Buleleng, so that in this village there is a tradition of megoak-goakan which is played with great joy and sportsmanship every day after Nyepi. This inspired I Dewa Suparta to create the Megoak-goakan Dance in 1985. The aesthetic and heroic value of the Megoak-goakan dance, as an esterical substance in Balinese art, can be seen from the compatibility between the wiraga, wirama and wirasa components. Furthermore, related to the character value of Ki Anglurah Panji Sakti which can be seen in the performance of the Megoak-goakan dance and also the tradition of Megoak-goakan, is an optimistic and confident attitude, does not give up easily, strong unity, sportsmanship and also appreciates the services of predecessors / heroes. .
Keywords: Megoak-goakan dance, history, art, character