MODIFICATION OF MAKEUP FOR THE CHARACTER OF GUNDALA-GUNDALA DANCER IN TERMS OF TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS OF THE KARO TRIBE
Siti Wahidah, Astrid Sitompul, Asrah Rezki Fauzani, Muhammad Rizal Sitepu, Dina Ampera

Cosmetology Education Study Program Universitas Negeri Medan
Jl. William Iskandar Pasar V Medan Estate, 20221. Indonesia
Email: sitiwahidah[at]unimed.ac.id

Abstract

This research aims to find out: 1) Character makeup modification in accompanying the Gundala-gundala mask dance in terms of traditional elements of the karo tribe, 2). The feasibility of character makeup for Gundala-gundala dancers in terms of traditional elements of the karo tribe, 3) The practicality of character makeup for Gundala-gundala dancers in terms of traditional elements of the karo tribe.This research is a development research that begins with the researcher^s observation of the makeup of the gundala-gundala dancer character using a mask, in terms of traditional elements of the Karo tribe in Seberaya village, Karo Regency. Makeup can be interpreted as a form of culture that continues to evolve with the times. Likewise with traditional dances, one of which is the Tembut-tembut mask dance is a very distinctive dance because it is related to the ritual of calling rainwater called Ndilo Wari Udan. It has a meaning which is to call for rain to fall immediately which is usually done during the long dry season, and these dances are still carried out in several villages in Tanah Karo. Currently, the use of Tembut-tembut Mask in Gundala-gundala dancers is more oriented as an entertainment medium, where initially this mask had two functions, namely as a medium for Ndilo Wari Udan and entertainment media for local residents. The Tembut- tembut mask consists of five different types of character characters, namely, the king, the queen, the king^s daughter, the commander and the gurda gurdi bird and has its own role. in the performance the five masks cannot be separated. This is because in every series of Tembut- Tembut performances, these five characters complement each other. This type of research is descriptive research, obtained data based on the results of observations and interviews as primary data, while secondary data from photo documentation. The data analysis technique used is qualitative to determine the makeup procedure for gundal- gundala dancers. While quantitative data analysis to determine the results of makeup for the character of the gundala-gundala dancer.

Keywords: Modification, Makeup For The Character, Gundala-Gundala Dancer

Topic: Science and Vocational Education