Ketut Mulada: A dancing art pioneer in north Bali<\/p>\n
DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): His face radiates with simplicity but
\nhe has a number of achievements in the art of dancing and
\npercussion. Since his childhood he has loved traditional
\norchestra and is a master of various dances.<\/p>\n
I Ketut Mulada, 59, born in Kawan hamlet in Buleleng Regency,
\nnorthern Bali, is inseparable from the arts. The fit and healthy
\nman took part in the creation of tabuh kreasi Sekar Jepun, (a
\npiece of music),an asset for the Buleleng Regency's orchestra in
\nfacing the Badung Regency's orchestra in the Gong Kebyar
\nfestival. The festival was held for the first time in Bali in
\nSemarapura, Klungkung Regency.<\/p>\n
The activities under Ketut Mulada, a father of two sons and
\ntwo daughters, have a big significance in promoting arts in
\nnorthern Bali. The sekeha (orchestra) under his pioneering, has
\ncreated new items, including Merak Elok, (a beautiful peacock).
\nThe instrumental melody of the Balinese traditional orchestra,
\naccording to its name indah (beautiful), was recorded on tape.<\/p>\n
Within a short time, the tapes were circulated to all corners
\nof Buleleng Regency, arousing the enthusiasm of the local
\ncommunity to learn and go over the art of tabuh (a sort of drum),
\nwhich is accompanied by a kind of dance, and has now become one
\nof the attractions for tourists.<\/p>\n
Two of Mulada's children are married, and they have also
\ninherited their skills in beating a tabuh, as well as Balinese
\ndancing. With Mulada's achievements and dedication, the Bali
\nregional administration has given him the Adikarya award for
\npioneering tourist art shows.<\/p>\n
Ketut Malada is one of six individual artists and three art
\nassemblies which have received similar awards extended by the
\nBali vice governor, I Gusti Bagus Alit Putra, at the closing
\nceremony of the Nusa Dua Festival last September. The head of
\nBali's regional cultural office, Ida Bagus Pangjaya, said the
\nawards of Rp 2 million each for the winners were expected to
\nencourage artists to continue with their activities and to give
\nexamples for the promotion of art shows for art shows, which are
\nbeginning to flourish.<\/p>\n
Tourism is developing quickly in Bali and has a positive
\nimpact on various aspects of life and development. This has been
\nsustained by the cultural arts, which are connected with Bali's
\nfolk life. Art is one of the potential assets in promoting
\ntourism, and is also a mainstay in encouraging economic activity.
\nIt serves as a means for increasing people's income and welfare
\nand for cherishing and developing culture in rural areas.<\/p>\n
Assorted arts, including combined arts, support religious
\nceremonies and entertainment, as well as art shows for tourists,
\nand are now exhibited or performed in various places. All
\nperformances run harmoniously and smoothly, and are capable of
\nmaking a positive impact on people's lives and development.<\/p>\n
Ketut Mulada, one of many Balinese artists, is a pioneer in
\nfostering, developing, maintaining and promoting the arts as a
\ntourist attraction. The chairman of the management of Sekeha gong
\nSaraswati has the ability to create enthusiasm among youths and
\ngrownups with tabuh and dances. Creativity in the realm of arts
\ndevelops and grows significantly, so no wonder the Sekeha gong
\nSaraswati, under his management since 1980, has received an order
\nto stage art shows in numerous places in Bali, especially at some
\nhotels in Buleleng Regency.<\/p>\n
A stage show in Banyuwangi<\/p>\n
The Balinese society, when holding the religious ceremony god
\nyadnya or pitra yadnya, feels dissatisfied if it is not
\naccompanied or cheered on by the traditional orchestra and local
\narts show. The people in northern Bali generally request Sekeha
\ngong Saraswati to create a cheerful atmosphere if there is a
\nreligious ceremony to be held by citizens. In addition, the
\nSekeha gong Saraswati used to receive government requests to
\nbrighten events, such as the anniversary of Singaraja or the
\ncommemoration of other national days.<\/p>\n
In 1996, Mulada, together with his Sekeha orchestra, took part
\nin the \"Buleleng style Gong Kebyar\" parade. He presented the
\ntabuh tua lelonggaran, teruna jaya dance, magrumbungan dance, and
\nvarious tabuh accompanying the kekawin (sacred Hindu religious
\nverses). Ketut Mulada, with his Sekeha gong Saraswati, was also
\nentrusted to take part in the 19th Bali Arts Festival (PKB) in
\n1997 as the representative of Buleleng Regency.<\/p>\n
Mulada, who is also a craftsman of aluminum bowls, also used
\nto stage his shows in numerous places around Bali and other
\nplaces in Indonesia. In 1979, he and his orchestra performed a
\npart of the Ramayana in Banyuwangi, East Java, which was
\naccompanied by tabuh and new dances. Ever since then, requests
\nfor staging shows have continually flowed in.<\/p>\n
In his old age, he is still faithful to the art of tabuh and
\ndance, and remains the leader of the Sekeha gong Saraswati
\norchestra in his birthplace, though now the majority of its
\nmembers are youngsters.<\/p>",
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