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The Subtleties of Topeng Keras

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Title
The Subtleties of Topeng Keras
Photo Credit/Source
https://sawidji.com/2022/12/21/the-subtleties-of-topeng-keras/
Artist / contributor
Kadek Sudiasa
Genre
Social and Culture
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In English

Explores what lies within the character of ‘Topeng Keras’. One of the sacred Masks that appear in Topeng Babad. One of Bali’s oldest and most sacred Dance Mask Rituals. A chapter in our series The Living Masks of Bali. Topeng Keras is one of 5 characters that appear in the Topeng Babad Ceremonial Dance (refer to ‘Topeng Babad Today‘). Amongst these are Topeng Ratu (the Kings’ Mask) Topeng Tua (Old Mask) Topeng Sidakarya (Sidakarya Mask) Topeng Bondres (Common Peoples’ Mask). Kadek explains that according to the rules of mask making in Bali, the first mask is Topeng Keras. Topeng Keras is a ‘Patih’ (Minister of the King) The word Patih or Pepatih is a regent title that was traditionally used among Austronesian polities of insular Southeast Asia. In the first place, it denoted the chief minister of a kingdom or a traditional regency. The word originates from the Sanskrit word Patih meaning maintainer, master or guide.

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In Indonesian

Menggali apa yang ada di dalam karakter 'Topeng Keras'. Salah satu Topeng sakral yang muncul di Topeng Babad. Salah satu Ritual Tari Topeng tertua dan paling sakral di Bali. Sebuah bab dalam seri The Living Masks of Bali. Topeng Keras adalah salah satu dari 5 karakter yang muncul dalam Tarian Upacara Topeng Babad (lihat ‘Topeng Babad Hari Ini’). Di antaranya adalah Topeng Ratu (Topeng Raja), Topeng Tua (Topeng Tua), Topeng Sidakarya (Topeng Sidakarya), Topeng Bondres (Topeng Rakyat Biasa). Kadek menjelaskan, sesuai aturan pembuatan topeng di Bali, topeng yang pertama adalah Topeng Keras. Topeng Keras adalah 'Patih' (Menteri Raja) Kata Patih atau Pepatih adalah gelar bupati yang secara tradisional digunakan di kalangan masyarakat Austronesia di kepulauan Asia Tenggara. Pertama-tama, itu menunjukkan menteri utama kerajaan atau kabupaten tradisional. Kata tersebut berasal dari kata Sansekerta Patih yang berarti pemelihara, penguasa atau pembimbing.