MYSTICS

KUDA
KEPANG

THE HISTORY THE DANCERS AND

The art of "Kuda Kepang" was THEIR CHARACTERS
born as a symbol that people 9 players/dancers riding a
also have the ability horse (kuda kepang)
(superiority) in the face of the 5 musicians
enemy or against the power 2 Tok Batin
elite who have the royal army.
In addition, also as a medium
for presenting entertainment
that cheap but the phenomenal
to the people at large.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT THE KUDA KEPANG

The Kuda Kepang uses to invite Kuda Kepang (Flat Horse)
good spirits. The music Flat horse made of cowhide.
instrument are Goong, Kuda Kepang comes in 3
Jengglong, Gambang, Saron, colours - red, white and grey,
Kendang, Panarus, Suling signifying different character
Degung. (Red symbolizes the courage
and spirit, while white
represents purity and black
follower guided by white).

KUDA KEPANG MABUK GUIDE

In order to buka gelanggang
(stage officiating ceremony), Must follow the rules.
the Tok Batin will burn the
kemenyan (incense) and chant a
mantra to call upon the spirit
from kayangan (fairyland) for
the horses.

http://kuda-kepang-dance.blogspot.my/2011/01/history-of-kuda-kepang-indonesia.html
https://www.thestar.com.my/travel/malaysia/2011/04/13/kuda-kepang/
http://melayuonline.com/eng/culture/dig/1675/permainan-kuda-kepang