Performativity of Gandang Tasa in the Mauluik Ritual in Sicincin, Pariaman, West Sumatra

The goal of this research is to discuss the performativity of gandang tasa in the procession of the mauluik ritualin Sicincin, Pariaman, from an expression of solemnity to one of joy, loss of control, and trance. The mauluikritual in Sicincin, Pariaman is performed as part of a religious ritual which combines elements of local culturewith traditional music. The traditional music gandang tasa  is used to create an atmosphere of excitement and topromote a sense of togetherness which leads to a trance. Gandang tasa is the name of a percussion ensemblewhich plays music with a character that is energetic, loud, and fast, with a performativity that is frenzied andspirited and causes the participants in the ritual to become passionate and excited. The people taking part in theprocession, especially teenage boys and girls, are excited by the accompaniment of the gandang tasa whichcreates an atmosphere of exuberance, causing them to become elated to the point where they enter into a trance.The method used in this research is a qualitative method, and the detailed and comprehensive data collectionincluded close observation of a mauluik performance. The descriptive-analytical principle was an importantmethod used in the discussion. The research into the performativity of gandang tasa  focuses on the behaviour ofthe performers and their bodily experiences (embodiment). The results of the research show that theperformativity of gandang tasa is evident in two forms of expression, namely in the expression of elation and theexpression of frenzied fervour. The performativity of gandang tasa appears to alter paradoxically the goal of theritual, from a solemn occasion to one that is joyful, loses control, and evokes a trance.