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Part Gordang hundreds of years in Mandailing

Gordang Part already exists in the district of Mandailing Natal since hundreds of

years ago.

"There's a saying has been around since 500 years ago, before the religion into the

area Mandailing Part Gordang show performed for ritual beliefs. The people at that time

made the nine hole in the ground, and the holes were covered with buffalo skin to

produce sounds when tapped. "In development, they replace the soil with wood. There is

a special timber for making gondang (drum) because if not, the resulting sounds not

good," he explained.

Part Gordang music, played by at least nine people. Played a musical instrument

consisting of nine gondang, flute, three-eneng eneng, two gongs, a pair sasayang, and a-

mong Mongan.

"According to tradition, only men are allowed to play Gordang Part. But if now,

when there are women who are interested, can be," who is often invited to different areas

to play Gordang Part.

Part Gordang which in the past was a show for the court, he said, after

independence may be shown to the general public.

Now Gondang Part played for traditional wedding ceremonies, welcoming guests

and entertainment to people in Mandailing."It could also dance to accompany the Tor-

Tor. But for that there is a more specific music, Gondang Boru. Gondang Boru only to

accompany the Tor-Tor and the martial arts. Could not for the others," he said in a thick

accent Batak."Part Gordang this unique and antique.'s Just there in Mandailing Natal,"