Talempong Pacik

Talempong Pacik and Tambua Tansa: The Art of Minangkabau

Among the traditional arts that still exist are tambua tansa, piriang dance, piriang dance on broken glass, randai, saluang, talempong, rice stem pupuik, and art of sprouts.

Especially for Tambua Tansa, its existence is very familiar with the people's party. In fact, official government events are also often enlivened by the appearance of Tambua Tansa.

In general Tambua tansa developed throughout the nagari in Agam Regency. But the most rapid development is in the Lake Maninjau interlocking area, and Lubuk Basung District.

Tansa is a small sized Tambua, and is hit with two special rattan blades. Its function is because it is the command for Tambua musicians. The dancer is the leader of the Tambua group, and it is what determines the type of song / rhythm to be played.

Whereas Tambua is made from certain perforated wood staples. The size varies. Some are large, with diameters of around 50 to 60 cm. Tambua type is called Tambadang Gadang. Tambua with a diameter of 25 to 30 cm, called Tambua Kaciak (small drum). The number of tambua in a group is usually 6 to 12.

Tambua tansa can serve to gather people. Usually, at gorongroyong road construction, or construction of other public facilities, tambua tansa services.

Usually, the group leader, or the nagari leader performs tambua tansa at the location of mutual assistance in the morning. Thundering tambua tansa will call mandatory goro quickly come to the location.

After Goro began, Tambua Tansa services are still needed to encourage those who are working. Usually, the rhythm is excited, and accompanied by the sound of pupuik rice stems, and cheers of those who work. Thus the feeling of fatigue and blazing sun is not felt.

In marriage (feast), Tambua Tansa is so important, as a lively atmosphere. The atmosphere will be bland without the roar of tambua tansa.

Tambua tansa is also used to welcome guest of honor. Usually during official visits to the nagari, such as the regent, deputy regent, police chief, governor, camat, and others.