Traditional Asian Theater and Festival Arts Overview

Kabuki

Is a Japanese traditional theater art that is performed in a stylized manner which combines acting, singing and dancing.

Ipponchōshi

A vocal pattern employed in speeches leading to dramatic climax by aragoto.

Nori

A vocal technique which suggests a highly attuned ability to navigate the rhythms of the shamisen.

Yakuharai

A vocal which shows a precise presentation of poetical material in the Seven and five syllables alternate in this Japanese metrical pattern.

Shamisen

A plucked stringed instrument with a use of 'bachi'.

Tsuzumi

An hourglass shaped drum.

Odaiko

A big drum.

Peking Opera

Also known as Beijing Opera which follows traditional Chinese arts.

Aria

In the Xipi style that is sung by a young Sheng to indicate heightened emotion.

Qupai

Fixed-tune melody which these are instrumental tunes that serve a wider range of purpose than Arias.

Jinghu

It is a two-stringed instrument played with a bow.

Yueqin

It is a four-stringed instrument that is plucked.

Sanxian

It is a three-stringed instrument that is also plucked.

Variety of Gongs and Cymbals

It create rhythmic and graceful melodies.

Wayang Kulit

It is a shadow puppet theater play.

Dalang/dhalang

He/she is the narrator, puppeteer, and singing/chanting of the wayang kulit play.

Saron

Xylophone of heavy bronze.

Tjelempung

A zither of thirteen double strings.

Gender

Bronze xylophone with resonance chambers beneath.

Gambang

Wooden xylophone.

Bonang

Set of bronze bowls.

Rebab

Two stringed fiddles.

Gong and Kempul

Hanging gongs.

Suling

Flute.

Kendang

Horizontal drumbeat with the fingers on both ends.

Chinese Spring New Year Festival

Longest and most important festival in Chinese calendar.

Taiko Drum Festival

Represents deep connection to tradition, community and spirituality.

Balinese Dance Festival

It represents the culture of Indonesia and hindu gods and goddesses (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva).

Kimono and Obi

Female costumes in Kabuki.

Kimono, Wig and Kumadori Makeup

Male costumes in Kabuki.

xingtou or xìfú

Costumes in Peking Opera that help to distinguish the character's sex and status in the play.

Cempala

Wooden mallet used to knock to create rhythm sound effects often symbolize time in the play.

Kepyak

Metal plate which produce sound while hitting with foot.

Gamelan

Traditional Indonesian orchestra consist of 9 different instruments accompaniment in the play.

Blencong

Light source used in Wayang Kulit.

Gedebog

Banana logs to hold wayang kulit puppets.

Gawang & Kelir

Gawang: frame; and Kelir: screen which is the main focus of the performance.

Pesindhen & Peggerong

Female singers and male chorus.

1st Position

Encircle both arms in front of chest and both feet are together.

2nd Position

Both arms raised sideward and the feet are apart from each other.

3rd Position

One arm raised sideward and the other arm raised overhead while right heel is beside the left foot.

4th Position

One arm in a half circle in front, other arm raised overhead while the left foot steps forward while the right foot stays at neutral position.

5th Position

Both arms raised overhead and the heel of one foot is brought to touch the toe of the other foot, with both feet turned out and pressed closely together.

Slide

Slide one foot then close on the other foot.

Skip

Step one foot then hops.

Pivot turn

Step, ball and turn.

Leap

Spring one foot then land on the other foot.

Cut

Displace quickly one foot on the other.

Saludo

Bow.

Binislakan

"To look back and upward." Dance Researcher: Francisca Reyes Aquino, Dance Culture: Christian Lowland, Place of Origin: Pangasinan, Country of Influence: China, Classification: Social Dance.

Sua-Ku-Sua

"Honors the pomelo tree and likens its characteristics to a lady." Dance Researcher: Ramon A. Obusan, Dance Culture: Lowland Muslim (Coastal), Place of Origin: Jolo, Sulu, Country of Influence: China, Malaysia, and Indonesia, Classification: Courtship Dance.

Pangalay

Traditional "fingernail" dance of the tausug. Dance Researcher: Francisca Reyes Aquino, Dance Culture: Lowland Muslim (Coastal), Place of Origin: Sulu, Country of Influence: Thailand, Malaysia, Burma, Cambodia, and Indonesia, Classification: Social Dance.

Sakuting

Dance Researcher: Francisca Reyes Aquino, Place of Origin: Abra and Ilocos Norte, Country of Influence: China, Classification: Recreational and Social Dance.

Gateway Drugs

Legal drugs that a non-drug user uses which can lead to a more dangerous drug.

Cigarette

Tube-shape tobacco product made from cured tobacco leaves wrapped in thin paper.

Mainstream smoke

It refers to the smoke that smokers often inhale directly.

Secondary smoke

Also called side stream or environmental tobacco (ETS) smoke since it is inhaled by a person to another person.

Third-hand smoke

Also called residual tobacco smoke (RTS) since it is inhaled indirectly.

Tar

Chemical residue found which mainly causes cancer.

Nicotine

Highly addictive component which causes heart complications.

Carbon Monoxide

Colorless, odorless, toxic flammable gas formed by incomplete combustion of carbon.

Cancer

Specifically lung cancer.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Examples are asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.

Heart Disease

Due to effects of tar, heart complications such as heart attack may occur.

Pregnancy Complications

Chances of birth abnormalities and miscarriages.

Alcohol

Colorless, bitter liquid which is made from fermented-processed plants.

Methanol

A type of alcohol used to make antifreeze, pesticides, windshield wiper fluid, paint thinner, certain types of fuel, and other substances.

Ethanol

Also referred to as "beverage alcohol," which is consumed by people and intoxicates them while changing their nervous systems.

Isopropyl

A colorless, flammable liquid with a sharp odor that is used as a solvent, disinfectant, and in many other products.

Effects of Alcohol

Affects the central nervous system in which memory, speech, senses, and movement are impaired.

Prevention and Control

"LEARN TO SAY NO!" Know the consequence, drink in moderation, stay hydrated, create smoke-free environment, diverting attention, get some support.