Zapin

Zapin (Jawi: زافين) is a Malay dance form that is popular in Indonesia, especially in Malay-populated provinces in Sumatra (Riau, Jambi, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, South Sumatra), Riau Islands, Bangka-Belitung Islands, Kalimantan (West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan), and in other Malay populated countries like Malaysia (especially in the state of Johor, Pahang and Selangor), Brunei and Singapore.

Zapin
Zapin dance in the commemoration of Pontianak City birthday in Indonesia.
Native nameZapin,[1][2][3] Japin,[4][5] Jepin,[6] Jepen[7]
EtymologyArabic: الزفن‎, romanized: Al-Zafn
Instrument(s)Gambus, Gendang, Marawis, Rebana
InventorPersian, Arabs, Malay
OriginVarious in Malay Archipelago
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It is believed to have been introduced by Persians and Arabs Muslim missionaries from the Middle East to Malay Archipelago around the fourteenth century where back then only males were allowed to perform; nowadays, female dancers are included. It used to be performed exclusively for religious ceremonies but through the years it has become a form of traditional entertainment, hence the participation of female dancers is allowed.

Instruments
Zapin instruments played by the local community in Indonesia.

The dancers usually perform in pairs and are accompanied by musicians playing the Accordion, Violin, Gambus, Gendang, Marwas/Marawis, and Rebana.

Zapin instruments played by the local community in Indonesia.

Distributions

In Indonesia, Zapin is mostly associated and classified as part of Malay cultures especially in terms of traditional dances and traditions in Malay-populated areas such as Sumatra (Riau, Jambi, West Sumatra, North Sumatra, South Sumatra), Riau Islands, Bangka Belitung Islands, and Kalimantan (West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan).[8][9][10][11][12][13] while in Malaysia, Zapin is mostly associated with the Malaysian southern state of Johor. [14][15] It was also introduced to Singapore in 1937 and Brunei.

Types
Dancers performing Zapin in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

There are numerous types of Zapin, and each type varies by the movement and style of dance:

See also

References
  1. "Zapin". jakarta.go.id. The Official Communications, Informatics and Statistics Province's Exclusive Capital Government of Jakarta (eng). 12 December 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  2. "Japin / Zapin Dance (eng)". jakarta-tourism.go.id. Jakarta Tourism Service. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. "Zapin". warisanbudaya.kemdikbud.go.id. Directorate of Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Directorate General of Culture of The Republic of Indonesia. 2010–2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  4. "Japin / Zapin Dance (eng)". jakarta-tourism.go.id. Jakarta Tourism Service. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  5. "Japin". warisanbudaya.kemdikbud.go.id. Directorate of Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Directorate General of Culture of The Republic of Indonesia. 2015–2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  6. "Jepin". warisanbudaya.kemdikbud.go.id. Directorate of Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Directorate General of Culture of The Republic of Indonesia. 2010–2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  7. "Jepen". warisanbudaya.kemdikbud.go.id. Directorate of Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Directorate General of Culture of The Republic of Indonesia. 2015–2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  8. "Zapin". jakarta.go.id. The Official Communications, Informatics and Statistics Province's Exclusive Capital Government of Jakarta (eng). 12 December 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  9. "Japin / Zapin Dance (eng)". jakarta-tourism.go.id. Jakarta Tourism Service. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  10. "Zapin". warisanbudaya.kemdikbud.go.id. Directorate of Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Directorate General of Culture of The Republic of Indonesia. 2010–2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  11. "Japin". warisanbudaya.kemdikbud.go.id. Directorate of Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Directorate General of Culture of The Republic of Indonesia. 2015–2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  12. "Jepin". warisanbudaya.kemdikbud.go.id. Directorate of Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Directorate General of Culture of The Republic of Indonesia. 2010–2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  13. "Jepen". warisanbudaya.kemdikbud.go.id. Directorate of Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Directorate General of Culture of The Republic of Indonesia. 2015–2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.CS1 maint: date format (link)
  14. "Zapin dance still popular in Johor". BERNAMA. Retrieved 22 September 2020 – via The Star.
  15. Halim Said (28 September 2017). "Johor to seek Unesco recognition for traditional zapin dance". New Straits Times. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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