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A Tribute to Anak Agung Gde Mandera and Gusti Made Sengog
The Greatest Legong Teacher and Musician of Peliatan, Bali

Pahlawan Seni Anak Agung Gde Mandera (Gungkak Mandera) 1905-1986

Empu Tari Legong Gusti Made Sengog (Niang Sengog) 1890-1972

As the title suggest, this event is to commemorate two great Legong teachers from Peliatan that is Anak Agung Mandera and Gusti Made Sengog.

Pupils, who had the great opportunity being trained by Anak Agung Mandera and Gusti Biang Sengog in the past, wish to show their sincere love, gratitude and thanks for the best time and experiences received during the process of learning and performing, by arranging a very special event as a tribute to both great teachers.

Gusti Biang Sengog, known more as Niang Sengog, is a dance instructor originally from Peliatan. From the book “Dancing Out of Bali” written by John Coast, her name was already mentioned as the teacher of three young dancers who perform the Legong Dance in the United States for the first time in 1952.

She has been teaching for almost 5 generation of Legong Keraton dancers for the Gong Gunung Sari group between the year 1950- 1970. She is known as a very modest person, rather quiet but can be very stern at times. She usually comes with her basket of betel leaf & nut. In teaching the dancers Niang Sengog will hold and hug and use her arms and her whole bodies to guide the dancers until she feels the dancers are perfect.

While teaching she is always accompanied by Anak Agung Mandera, more known as Gungkak Mandera who sings the dance melody and play the drum (kendang). In many ways without many words, Niang Sengog has enriched the quality of “ pelegongan” in Bali. She died in 1972. Even though she had a chance to teach at the formal dance institute (ASTI) in Denpasar, her name is hardly mentioned in any Legong literature, as one of the outstanding Legong teachers among many other Legong teachers. However for all her pupils, she is the best and will always be remembered.

After she died, Gungkak Mandera continue teaching the “Peliatan style Legong” to several generation until the end of his life. Gungkak Mandera was born on March 05, 1905, and since 1928 leading the club (sekeha) Gong Gunung Sari. He is very charismatic and always very friendly, full of creative ideas. He had the opportunity to join a Cultural Group to the World Expo in Paris, as well lead the Peliatan Dance Group to the USA in 1952 which were initiated by John Coast. He even married two of the Janger dancers who were within the Cultural Group. Later many of his children became great dancers, who continued their father dedication in performing art in Peliatan.

The dance style thought by Niang Sengog and Gungkak Mandera is slightly different compare to other Legong teachers. The movement inclines to be very dynamic, full of vibration and the posture (agem) more bended to the front with the chin up. This style has become the trade mark of Gunung Sari Peliatan, more known as the Peliatan Style.

Even-though the sekeha Gong has gone through many changes, and become several other groups, several pupils of Niang Sengog and Gungkak Mandera until to-date are still very much involve in the performing dance. They are all very active in teaching the next generation, always creative and keep performing all over Bali, outside Bali as well as overseas. Among others from the first generation are Gusti Ayu Raka still teaches at ARMA Museum in Ubud. AA Arimas and the late AA Oka Salim not to long a go perform the Peliatan Style Dance at the special occasion of retired dancers performance. From the third generation, Bulan Trisna setup the “Bengkel Tari in Bandung and Jakarta” and teaches Legong Peliatan Style to her students. Her latest performance is the Bedoyo Legong Calonarang Performance at the TIM Jakarta in 2006. As well Guruh Soekarno Putra established the Swara Mahardika and GSP (Gencar Semarak Perkasa) in Jakarta, and choreographs a special performance utilizing Peliatan style movements and further develops into the famous Legong Untung Surapati. The members of the fourth and fifth generation until to-date are still teaching and performing regularly and are well known within the community in Bali as the Peliatan Dancers. AA Raka Astuti, AA Sri Utari, Niluh Man, Cok Istri Ratih Iriani, AA Gede Oka Dalem, has since the year 2000 continuously developing the Peliatan Style at the Balerung Mandera Srinertya Waditra, and work together with several young musicians to create the Genta Bhuana Sari, as the new generation of talented musicians.

As a tribute to Niang Sengog and Gungkak Mandera, their pupils from several generation has organized a photo and film exhibition from August 27th until September 26th 2007, and several dance performances, that is on August 26, 27, 28 and 29th as well as on the closing night that is 26th September 2007, located at Balerung Stage, Peliatan and Ancak Saji Puri Agung Peliatan (open stage, Peliatan Palace)

We all welcome you to participate and experience this special event directly by visiting the exhibition and see the special performances.

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Opening Ceremony (26 Aug 2007)
Photo Exhibition (26 Aug to 26 Sep 2007)
Cultual Performance (26 to 29 Aug 2007, 26 Sep 2007)
Closing Ceremony (26 Sep 2007)

Sunday, 26 August 2007 6:00p.m.
Opening Ceremony at Balerung Stage, Peliatan

Opening of Photo & Film Exhibition
Dancers Reunion - 6pm at Balerung Stage
'Anak Agung Gde Mandera, Maestro Seni Tari dan Tabuh dari Peliatan' by Anak Agung Gde Oka Dalem
'Biang Sengog , Empu Legong Dari Peliatan' by Ayu Bulantrisna Djelantik

*** During the performance is not allowed to take picture ***

Sunday, 26 August 2007 8:00p.m. at Balerung Stage, Peliatan

MALAM PERTUNJUKAN BARUNGAN GONG KEBYAR DAN SEMARA PEGULINGAN
Performance by Gunung Sari & Gunung Jati Teges Kanginan
(Classical Legong & other authentic dances of peliatan)

Gunung Sari & Gunung Jati

1. Tabuh Kapiraja GUNUNG SARI

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2. Tari Gabor (Pendet) GUNUNG SARI

Penari : Luh Mas Sriati, Jero Puspa Nurini, Jero Winari, Jero Puspa Wiraga, AA Suryawati Djelantik, Gst Ayu Raka, Nyoman Remini, Dayu Agung Anggraini, Cok Istri Parmini

3. Tari Legong Lasem GUNUNG SARI

Penari : Gusti Ayu Raka Astuti, AA Arimas, Cok Ratu Murniati

4. Tabuh Solo GUNUNG JATI

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5. Tari Legong Kuntir GUNUNG JATI

Penari : Murni, Ni Made Suasti

6. Tari Kebyar Duduk GUNUNG SARI

Penari : A. A. Gde Bagus Mandera Erawan

7. Tari Legong Bapang GUNUNG SARI

Penari : Ayu Bulantrisna, Desak Putu Widhi, Jero Kartika

8. Tari Legong Pelayon GUNUNG JATI

Penari : AA Raka Astuti, AA Sri Utari, Cok Ratih, Nyoman Sulasih

*** During the performance is not allowed to take picture ***

Monday, 27 Agusut 2007 8:00p.m. at Balerung Stage, Peliatan

Performance by Genta Bhuana Sari & Tirta Sari
(Classical Legong & other authentic dances of peliatan)

Tirta Sari & Genta Bhuana Sari

1. Tabuh Sekar GendotTIRTA SARI

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2. Tari Puspa MekarTIRTA SARI

Penari : AA Rima Dewi, AA Ritadewi, AA Indah Suryawati, AA Chandrawati, AA Dewi Megawati, Cok Istri Dalem, Cok Istri Dewi Dwijayanti, Cok Sri Indrayuni, Nyoman Suastini

3. Tari Legong Keraton Lasem [Lengkap]TIRTA SARI

Penari : Gusti Ayu Sri Bidani, Ni Putu Masyuni, Ni Kadek Meriasih

4. Tari Legong SemarandhanaTIRTA SARI

Penari : Kadek Wartini, Gusti Ayu Sri Yuliati

5. Tabuh Kebyar SusunGENTA BHUANA SARI

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6. Tari Teruna Jaya [Lengkap]GENTA BHUANA SARI

Penari : Ni Putu Rima, Ni Putu Dian

7. Tari Sabungan AyamGENTA BHUANA SARI

Penari : AA Gde Oka Dalem, I Made Putra Wijaya

*** During the performance is not allowed to take picture ***

Tuesday, 28 Agusut 2007 8:00p.m. at Peliatan Palace, Peliatan

Performance by Genta Bhuana Sari, Tirta Sari, Marching Band Universitas Warmadewa Percussion
(The Works of Guruh Soekarno Putra & Oka Dalem)

Genta Bhuana Sari, Tirta Sari, Padma Nara Swara
Marching Band Universitas Warmadewa

1. Tari Lambang Sari GENTA BHUANA SARI / WARMADEWA Unv.

Karya : Guruh Soekarno Putra

2. Tari Janger Kreasi GENTA BHUANA SARI

Karya : A.A.Gde Oka Dalem

3. Tari Gandrung GENTA BHUANA SARI / WARMADEWA Unv.

Karya : A.A.Gde Oka Dalem

4. Tari Legong Untung Surapati TIRTA SARI / WARMADEWA Unv.

Karya : Guruh Soekarno Putra
Penari : AA Sri Utari (Untung Surapati), Nyoman Sulasih (Zusana), Ni Made Suasti (Condong / Kapten Tak)

5. Tari Legong Sri Sedana TIRTA SARI

Karya : Guruh Soekarno Putra
Penari : Gusti Ayu Sri Yuliati (condong), Ni Putu Masyuni, Ni Kadek Meriasih

*** During the performance is not allowed to take picture ***

Wednesday, 29 Agusut 2007 8:00p.m. at Peliatan Palace, Peliatan

Performance by Bengkel AyuBulan,Jakarta & Genta Bhuana Sari, Tirta Sari

Bengkel AyuBulan Jakarta, Genta Bhuana Sari, Tirta Sari

1. Tabuh Tirta Sari TIRTA SARI

2. Tari Legong Kuntul Putih TIRTA SARI

Penari : Melati Blanca Danes, Made Getafia, Prita Delia, Putu Apsari, Kadek Asri, Kadek Hartini

3. Oleg Tamulilingan TIRTA SARI

Penari : Gusti Ayu Raka, AA Gde Oka Dalem

4. Tari Kebyar Terompong GENTA BHUANA SARI

Penari : A.A Gde Bagus Mandera Erawan

5. Tabuh Sekar Jepun GENTA BHUANA SARI

6. Tari Legong Mintaraga[Arjuna Metapa] GENTA BHUANA SARI

Karya : A.A.Bulantrisna Djelantik
Penari : Nana, Nurlya, Mimi, Rienna, Cicilia, Bulan

*** During the performance is not allowed to take picture ***

Sunday, 23 September 2007 6:00p.m. Closing Ceremony
8:00p.m. Performance at Balerung Stage, Peliatan

Performance by Mekar Sari(Ladies Gamelan Orchestra), Genta Bhuana Sari, Tirta Sari

Mekar Sari, Genta Bhuana Sari, Tirta Sari

1. Tabuh MEKAR SARI

2. Tari KEBYAR DUDUK MEKAR SARI

3. Tari KELINCI MEKAR SARI

1. Tabuh GAMBANG SULING TIRTA SARI

2. Tari LEGONG JOBOG TIRTA SARI

1. Tari Kipas SRI WEDARI GENTA BHUANA SARI

2. Tari Topeng Nikko GENTA BHUANA SARI

*** During the performance is not allowed to take picture ***

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OFFICIAL SPONSORS

PT.GUDANG GARAM Tbk Kediri Indonesia Ibu Ela (Direktur Pendidikan Kesetaraan Departmen Pendidikan Nasional) Bpk. Ace Suryadi (Dirjen Pendidikan Luar Sekolah Departmen Pendidikan Nasional) LSM. CINTA TANAH AIR YAYASAN GURUH SUKARNO PUTRA ANAHATA VILLAS & SPA RESORT, Ubud HIS Tours & Travel (PT. Harum Indah Sari Tours & Travel) KIA MOTORS (PT. Mobil Nasional Intim) PT. CABANA INDO PASIFIC, Coal & Mining Trading Yayasan MANDERA SRINERTYA WADITRA Bpk Dewa Santika (Technical Production - Sound System & Lighting) BANK NISP

PT DAIKIN, Jakarta MUSEUM TOPENG TEGAL BINGIN, Mas Ubud PT SAWIT RAKYAT INVESTOR, Jakarta BEBEK BENGIL RESTAURANT, Ubud MAYA UBUD RESORT & SPA, Ubud KHRISNA GROUP BANK BCA BANK SINAR BANK PERMATA, Jakarta LAKA LEKE RESTAURANT, Ubud CV BIDADARI, Mas, Ubud YAYASAN BALI PURNATI, Sukawati WAKA DI UME, Ubud BATAN WARU RESTAURANT, Ubud ARY'S WARUNG, Ubud MUNDA MATERNITY HOSPITAL, Semarang, Jawa Tengah THE WIBAWA SPA, Ubud BALI TV STIFF CHILLI, Sanur IBAH LUXURY VILLAS, Ubud

DONATION

Bpk. Anak Agung Gde Agung Bharata (Bupati Gianyar) Bpk. Anak Agung Gde Bagus Soeryo Mataram Bpk. Joov Ave Bpk. Nyoman Sumerta Bpk. Prayitno Ibu Daryani Pramanik Bpk. Agung Rai (ARMA) Bpk. Ir. Santoso Senansyah Bpk. Ngurah Mahendra Ibu Maria Odilia Bpk. Un Bpk. Ir Robby Ibu Tjempaka Blanco Bpk. Nyoman Gunarsa Bpk. Didi Towok Bpk. Wianta

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