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Performing Spirit and Space: A Contemporary Minangkabau Concepts in a Staging of Resam (2024)

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  • Muhammad Amirul Shafiq Mohd Tahar

    (Faculty Film, Theatre and Animation, Universiti Teknologi MARA)

  • Nur Afifi Mohamed Taib

    (Faculty Film, Theatre and Animation, Universiti Teknologi MARA)

Abstract

This article explores how contemporary Minangkabau concepts are reinterpreted and embodied in site-specific theatre. Drawing from Minangkabau cosmology, matrilineal traditions, and symbolic spatial practices, the discussion situates the spiritual not merely as heritage but as a living, dynamic resource within contemporary performance- making. Through the lens of Resam (2024), the paper examines how site-specific works activate non-traditional spaces, transforming them into performative landscapes where spiritual knowledge, memory, and embodiment intersect. The analysis highlights how contemporary Minangkabau performance negotiates between tradition and innovation, embedding indigenous philosophies within global discourses of site-specific theatre by engaging with both creative processes and audience reception. The article argues that the integration of contemporary Minangkabau concepts in site-specific theatre contributes to decolonial approaches to performance, positioning spiritual knowledge as central to reimagining theatre practices in Southeast Asia and beyond.

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  • Muhammad Amirul Shafiq Mohd Tahar & Nur Afifi Mohamed Taib, 2025. "Performing Spirit and Space: A Contemporary Minangkabau Concepts in a Staging of Resam (2024)," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 4372-4378, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:4372-4378
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