Wesleyan University Homecoming 2024 Residency by Members of Isi Padangpanjang, College of Fine and Performing Arts, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Internationalization of Art Traditions: Minangkabau Heritage Exhibition
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm
World Music Hall
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
This exhibition focusing on Minangkabau traditional arts will be displayed in the main performance space of the World Music Hall from 1pm to 6pm. The exhibition seeks to present how Minangkabau culture and local wisdom has been passed down across generations to an international audience through both the art works and interpretive materials.
Sound of Minangkabau: A Concert of Music, Dance, Theater and Martial Arts from West Sumatra, Indonesia
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
The concert weaves together the traditional music and dance of the Minangkabau of West Sumatra in Indonesia. Performances will include Randai and Tari Piring.
Workshops in Performing Arts of Sumatra: Music
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 11:00am
Crowell Concert Hall
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 11:00am
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
This workshop features two elements of traditional music in Minangkabau: Talempong Pacik and Gandang Tambua.
Workshops in Performing Arts of Sumatra: Traditional Dance
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
This workshop features two types of traditional dance originating from the Minangkabau region of West Sumatra: Pencak Silat and Randai.