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The Baris Dadap dance is a sacred dance performed by four to six male dancers, typically staged during the Dewa Yadnya ceremony (a sincere...

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This study, "Didactic Values in the Gending Text of the Baris Dadap Dance in Adat Batur Village, Bali," offers a valuable exploration into the cultura...

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I Nyoman Sukerna, Aris Setiawan

Sacred Dimensions of Barong Ngelawang Sungsungan: Mythology, Process, and Performance

Anthropology

This research aims to explore the sacred dimensions of the Barong Ngelawang Sungsungan based on the interconnectedness of mythology, the pr...

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This research paper, "Sacred Dimensions of Barong Ngelawang Sungsungan: Mythology, Process, and Performance," promises a fascinating and important inv...

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Titiya Netwong, Nuaon Khrouthongkhieo, Bunpod Pijitkamnerd

Creative Products Based on Local Wisdom Derived from Mural Paintings of Suphan Buri Province, Thailand

Design

Mural painting is a branch of fine art that reflects the excellent culture of Thailand and the development of creative products based on lo...

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This paper presents a compelling and timely exploration of how traditional cultural assets, specifically the mural paintings of Suphan Buri Province,...

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Deng Fei, Shaw-Chiang Wong

Development of a Conghua Cat Head Lion Dance Animation as a Catalyst for Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation

Education

Conghua Cat Head Lion Dance (CHLD) is a traditional dance art that faces challenges in inheritance and education. Animation is engaging and...

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This study presents a compelling and timely approach to intangible cultural heritage (ICH) preservation, specifically focusing on the Conghua Cat Head...

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Leslie Wong Kah Ho

A Pilot Study on Motivations of Amateurs in the Community Saxophone Ensemble in Singapore

Music

Through the realization of The Singapore Band Project, Singapore has developed a thriving wind music initiative in school music education a...

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This pilot study addresses a pertinent challenge in music education and community engagement: the significant drop-off in musical participation once i...

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Nanang Supriatna, Yudi Sukmayadi, Andrian Purwanto

Tarawangsa Traditional Music: An Ethnomusicological Study in Sukaluyu Village, Girimukti Village, Sumedang

Music

Tarawangsa traditional music in Sukaluyu Village, Sumedang Regency, has undergone a significant transformation due to the community’s socia...

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This paper presents a compelling ethnomusicological study of Tarawangsa traditional music in Sukaluyu Village, Sumedang, focusing on its profound func...

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Chen Ruiyang, Tham Horng Kent

Embodied Interpretation: Interpreting Gesture and Expression in Impromptu Op.29 No.1 in A-flat Major by Frédéric Chopin

Music

This article aims to extend Hatten’s theory beyond the early nineteenth century by examining the different musical gestures in Impromptu Op...

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This article proposes a valuable extension of Hatten's theory of musical gesture into the Romantic piano repertoire, specifically through an in-depth...

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Muhammad Fairul Azreen Mohd Zahid, Mohd Kipl Abdul Rahman, Ahmad Kamal Basyah Salehuddin, Syahrul Fithri Musa, Yanti Heriyawati

Embodied Cognition in ‘1st appeal’: Integrating Spoken Word, Sound, And Movement as Choreographic Tools

Dance

This research investigates the intersections of embodied cognition, language, and culture in dance, drawing on theoretical frameworks from...

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This research proposes an engaging exploration into the fascinating nexus of embodied cognition, language, and culture within dance practices, using t...

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Sharifah Faizah Syed Mohammed, Nur Maizatul Balqis

Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve:K-pop Merchandise in Validating Identity

Sociology

K-pop merchandise plays a vital role in shaping fan identity, functioning beyond its commercial value. This study explores how merchandise...

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This paper, "Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: K-pop Merchandise in Validating Identity," presents a compelling analysis of the multifaceted role of...

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This qualitative, exploratory, ethnographic study delves into a critical and under-researched area: the emotional well-being of violin teachers in urb...