A tribute to Bagong Kussudiardja

A tribute to Bagong Kussudiardja

Sanggit, a theatrical dance by noted choreographer Bagong Kussudiardja, will be staged at Taman Ismail Marzuki on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13.

Sanggit describes the inability of a god named Sang Hyang Jagad Giri Nata to control his emotions upon seeing the chaos on Earth. His advisers, Semar and Togog, come to give counsel and criticism.

The dance will be performed by a group of renowned artists including Butet Kartaredjasa, Susilo Nugroho and Whani Dharmawan, with the music performed by Djaduk Ferianto.

This show is being staged to commemorate Bagong, who died last year.

TIM, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta
Phone: (021) 3193 7325

-- The Jakarta Post