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SEBUT saja boria, pasti ramai terbayangkan Pulau Pinang. Justeru, Kementerian Penera�ngan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan (KPKK) bersama Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia tampil menganjurkan Festival Boria 1Malaysia yang dikelolakan Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara.
Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Datuk Norliza Rofli, berkata teras pengisian festival boria berkenaan bertujuan mengeratkan perpaduan kaum yang sedia terjalin agar bertambah kukuh.
“Ini sejajar misi negara bagi menyatukan kaum melalui budaya dan meningkatkan ekonomi masyarakat setempat,” katanya.
Mengimbas sejarah kedatangan boria, Norliza berkata, ia dikatakan berasal daripada cabang kesenian Parsi dan dibawa ke rantau ini oleh pedagang berketurunan India.
“Secara umumnya, persembahan boria dibahagikan kepada dua iaitu pementasan pada hari-hari biasa yang dikenali sebagai kuli-kalin. Ia diadakan khusus pada lima hari pertama bulan Muharam dalam kalendar Islam.
“Persembahan itu biasanya diadakan pada waktu tengah hari hingga sekitar jam empat petang.
“Persembahan kedua pula diadakan khusus pada majlis tertentu. Setiap pelakon, penyanyi dan penarinya akan memakai topeng, mewarna wajah dengan pelbagai gaya.
“Pakaian dan corak hias wajah itu dipengaruhi oleh imej tradisi Parsi. Ia juga menyelitkan elemen lucu.
“Pendekatan ini bertujuan menarik serta menghiburkan penonton.
“Dari segi struktur persembahan, boria ada dua segmen iaitu sketsa dan nyanyian.
“Nyanyian boria diketuai oleh seorang tukang karang.
“Rangkap karangan boria pada hujung suku katanya mestilah sama pada setiap rangkap dengan jalan cerita sketsa yang dipersembahkan. ‘Sailor’ sekitar enam orang di belakang tukang karang pula akan menyanyi dengan mengulangi rangkap pertama nyanyian tukang karang tadi.
“Boria kemudian terus diminati masyarakat bukan saja di Pulau Pinang, tetapi disebar luas terutama ke negeri di utara semenanjung.
“Namun, kesenian ini terus memerlukan sokongan daripada pelbagai pihak agar ia terus kekal sebagai warisan untuk generasi seterusnya.
“Atas tanggungjawab itulah festival boria ini bertemakan 1Malaysia,” jelasnya.
Acara utama adalah pertandingan boria yang terbahagi kepada kategori kanak-kanak (7-12 tahun), remaja (13-20 tahun) dan terbuka bagi dua daerah iaitu Bahagian Pulau dan Seberang Perai.
Selepas beberapa saringan yang diadakan pada awal Mac, pertandingan akhir akan diadakan di padang Kampung Seronok, Pulau Pinang pada dua sesi iaitu jam 9 pagi-6 petang untuk saringan dan 8.45 malam-11 malam untuk final mengikut kategori iaitu kanak-kanak pada hari ini (27 April), remaja (28 April) dan terbuka (29 April).
Pemenang bagi setiap kategori akan menerima hadiah yang berbeza nilainya iaitu johan kategori kanak-kanak (RM3,000, trofi & sijil), remaja (RM3,500, trofi & sijil) dan terbuka (RM5,000, trofi & sijil).
Naib johan kategori Kanak-Kanak akan menerima RM2,000 serta trofi & sijil, remaja (RM2,500, trofi & sijil) dan terbuka (3,500, trofi & sijil).
Tempat ketiga kategori kanak-kanak menerima RM1,000 berserta trofi & sijil, remaja (RM1,500, trofi & sijil) dan terbuka (RM2,500, trofi & sijil).
Selain pertandingan, pelbagai acara sampingan serta pameran membabitkan jabatan dan agensi kerajaan juga akan diadakan.
Majlis perasmian penutup dan penyampaian hadiah untuk Festival Boria 1Malaysia akan dilakukan Menteri Kementerian Penerangan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim dan Menteri Pelancongan, Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen pada 30 April ini, jam 8.45 malam.
Bagi menghiburkan penonton, artis terkenal turut diundang.
Petikan Akhbar: Harian Metro 27/04/2011 - Memeriahkan boria
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Keratan Akhbar Bernama: Festival Boria 1Malaysia Disertai 1,000 Peserta Pelbagai Kaum
GEORGE TOWN, 21 Mac (Bernama) -- Festival Boria 1Malaysia yang akan diadakan pada 28 April hingga 1 Mei ini akan disertai 1,000 peserta daripada pelbagai kaum dan lapisan masyarakat.
Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara Datuk Norliza Rofli berkata kesemua peserta melibatkan 58 kumpulan yang telah mendaftar bagi tiga kategori iaitu kanak-kanak, remaja dan terbuka.
"Festival yang diadakan di Kampung Seronok, Bayan Lepas itu adalah anjuran Kementerian Penerangan Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan dengan kerjasama Kementerian Pelancongan dan ia bertujuan untuk menghidupkan kembali kebudayaan masyarakat Pulau Pinang," katanya pada sidang akhbar di sini Isnin.
Katanya sempena festival itu juga, 2,500 penggiat boria akan mencatat rekod Malaysia Book Of Records untuk persembahan boria yang dianggotai peserta paling ramai di dunia.
Pertandingan boria itu menawarkan hadiah wang tunai berjumlah lebih RM28,000 bagi pelbagai kategori termasuk hadiah untuk sketsa terbaik dan kostum terbaik.
Hadiah akan disampaikan oleh Menteri Penerangan Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim dan Menteri Pelancongan Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
Boria adalah sejenis teater tradisi yang popular di Pulau Pinang dan bertapak sejak abad ke-19 mempunyai pengisian dua segmen iaitu sketsa yang mengandungi mesej nasihat dan berunsur humor serta segmen nyanyian dan tarian.
Bernama--
Keratan Akhbar NST: Bringing 'boria' back
Head of Boria Asli Pulau Pinang troupe Omar Md Hashim
GEORGE TOWN: The phrase, macam boria, is commonly used by Malays when they see two or more persons wearing similar outfits, likening them to Penang boria who don the same costume when performing one of the island's oldest form of performing arts.
The 56-year-old is determined to ensure the survival of the art through blogs, websites and performances. He was also involved in the production of a boria documentary produced by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
In the early days, he said boria troupes were divided into two groups, the white and the red. Chinese triads in the late 19th Century would sponsor performances by these troupes.
"With many preferring modern music and plays, boria is rarely performed today, and I'm afraid that if it is not practised by our younger generation, it will become extinct."
Boria, which was brought to Malaya by Indian Muslim traders in the late 1700s, is an annual choral street performance in the first 10 days of the Islamic lunar month of Muharram, which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
Hussein and his 72 family members and companions were murdered in the ninth century by Yazid (ruler of Iraq and Syria)'s army of 4,000 in the field of Karbala.
It is said that the word boria comes from the word "bori", a Muslim shi'ite tribe from Gujarat, India, which introduced the performing arts to Penang after settling on the island.
A boria troupe comprised "sailors" -- male and female singers and dancers who formed the majority ofthe members in the troupe -- and a music ensemble consisting of accordion, harmonica and maracas players, and a trumpeter and violinist.
A boria show would usually start with a sketch before dancers join in the performance headed by the tukang karang.
Omar said in the past boria members relived the tragic death of Hussein and expressed their sorrow by hitting their bodies with a red ball till their bodies bled.
"In the 19th Century, boria troupes were invited to perform at houses of rich merchants at weddings and on special occasions. In the first 10 days of Muharram, the performance will be held at the Tok Penghulu's house.
"Contemporary boria is performed during celebrations such as Independence Day or when launching events. It is lively with positive messages in songs and sketches conveyed by members donning colourful costumes," he said.
For Omar, whose boria group was recognised as a precious heritage by the National Heritage Department, keeping boria relevant and interesting is a challenge.
"People were signing up -- it's just that there is a lack of invitations for troupes to perform.
"Since setting up a blog on boria, a few groups have sought my assistance to form troupes. I get a lot of requests from students and associations, including those from government and private agencies.
"There are also troupes who sought my help to write rangkap boria or lyrics to their boria songs.
"The government too is encouraging the formation of boria troupes by organising competitions,with the biggest yet to be held later this year," he said.
Those who would like to know more about boria , or are interested to enter boria competitions, visit Omar's blog at http://warisan-boria.blogspot.com
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But sad to say, it's a dying art.
However, this does not seem to dampen the spirit of boria enthusiast and Kumpulan Boria Omara and Kumpulan Boria Asli Pulau Pinang head Omar Md Hashim.
However, this does not seem to dampen the spirit of boria enthusiast and Kumpulan Boria Omara and Kumpulan Boria Asli Pulau Pinang head Omar Md Hashim.
A ‘boria’ troupe in the 1920s.
The 56-year-old is determined to ensure the survival of the art through blogs, websites and performances. He was also involved in the production of a boria documentary produced by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
The boria songwriter and composer said there used to be more than 80 boria troupes in Penang in the mid-1990s, but now only five remain active.
"In fact, it used to be that every district and kampung would have troupes of their own because it was considered prestigious. The famous boria troupe in the 70s was Boria Sungai Pinang," he said.
"In fact, it used to be that every district and kampung would have troupes of their own because it was considered prestigious. The famous boria troupe in the 70s was Boria Sungai Pinang," he said.
In the early days, he said boria troupes were divided into two groups, the white and the red. Chinese triads in the late 19th Century would sponsor performances by these troupes.
"With many preferring modern music and plays, boria is rarely performed today, and I'm afraid that if it is not practised by our younger generation, it will become extinct."
Boria, which was brought to Malaya by Indian Muslim traders in the late 1700s, is an annual choral street performance in the first 10 days of the Islamic lunar month of Muharram, which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
Hussein and his 72 family members and companions were murdered in the ninth century by Yazid (ruler of Iraq and Syria)'s army of 4,000 in the field of Karbala.
It is said that the word boria comes from the word "bori", a Muslim shi'ite tribe from Gujarat, India, which introduced the performing arts to Penang after settling on the island.
A boria troupe comprised "sailors" -- male and female singers and dancers who formed the majority ofthe members in the troupe -- and a music ensemble consisting of accordion, harmonica and maracas players, and a trumpeter and violinist.
Sailors performing a ‘boria’ number.
Omar said in the past boria members relived the tragic death of Hussein and expressed their sorrow by hitting their bodies with a red ball till their bodies bled.
"In the 19th Century, boria troupes were invited to perform at houses of rich merchants at weddings and on special occasions. In the first 10 days of Muharram, the performance will be held at the Tok Penghulu's house.
"Contemporary boria is performed during celebrations such as Independence Day or when launching events. It is lively with positive messages in songs and sketches conveyed by members donning colourful costumes," he said.
For Omar, whose boria group was recognised as a precious heritage by the National Heritage Department, keeping boria relevant and interesting is a challenge.
"People were signing up -- it's just that there is a lack of invitations for troupes to perform.
"Since setting up a blog on boria, a few groups have sought my assistance to form troupes. I get a lot of requests from students and associations, including those from government and private agencies.
"There are also troupes who sought my help to write rangkap boria or lyrics to their boria songs.
"The government too is encouraging the formation of boria troupes by organising competitions,with the biggest yet to be held later this year," he said.
Those who would like to know more about boria , or are interested to enter boria competitions, visit Omar's blog at http://warisan-boria.blogspot.com
Read more: Bringing 'boria' back
Boria DiMartabatkan Dalam Warisan Kesenian dan Kebudayaan 2009 (Re-Post-Oldies)
Pagi tadi (25 Februari 2009) saya mendapat panggilan telefon dari Pengarah Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara Negeri Pulau Pinang Cik Mariam Sulaiman memberitahu berita baik - Boria telah dipilih sebagai Warisan Kesenian dan Kebudayaan 2009. Selepas itu saya mendapat panggilan telefon pula dari Pengarah Bahagian Jabatan Warisan Negara Malaysia Encik Siri Neng Buah memaklumkan perkara yang sama.
Alhamdullilah! Boria telah dimartabatkan. Semoga para tokoh, penggiat dan rakan-rakan boria sekelian sama-sama turut gembira. Semoga akan hidup kembali kumpulan-kumpulan boria yang telah lama sepi terutamaya di Pulau Mutiara. Kita gerakkan kembali bersama-sama!
Kesenian dan Kebudayaan 2009:-
1. Boria
2. Tarian Zapin
3. Gamelan
4. Tarian Bhangra - Kaum Sikh
5. Tarian Bharata Natyam - Kaum India
6. Gendang Dua Puluh Empat Perayaan (Gendang Cina)
7. Dikir Barat
8. Pantun Melayu
9. Syair
10. Karya Pendeta Za'aba
11. Tulisan Jawi
12. Hikayat Munshi Abdullah
13. Wau Malaysia
14. Congkak
15. Gasing
16. Hikayat Malim Deman
17. Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa
UNIMAP Juara Boria FESTKUM 2010 (Re-Post)
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP) telah dinobatkan menjadi Juara pertandingan Boria FESTKUM 2010 yang telah berlangsung di Perlis pada 16 dan 17 Disember 2010. Tempat kedua dimenangi oleh Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) Kedah dan ketiga pula telah disandang oleh Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) dari Negeri Sembilan.
Majlis penutup telah disempurnakan oleh Canselor UniMAP, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail.
Warisan Boria ucapkan tahniah kepada semua yang berjaya.
Gambar:
Atas - Tempat Pertama Kumpulan Boria UNIMAP sedang mempersembahkan sketsa boria.
Tengah - Tempat Ke Dua Kumpulan Boria UITM Kedah tukang karang sedang beraksi.
Bawah - Tempat ke Tiga Kumpulan Boria USIM dengan persembahannya.
Keratan Akhbar: Boria Dalam Akhbar Sinar Harian 20 April 2009
Keratan Akhbar Sinar Hariam 20 April, 2009
Terima kasih Siti Nadiah dari Skuad Cakna Akhbar SINAR HARIAN yang menulis mengenai boria dengan tajuk : Pak Lah tidak mahu boria pupus. Kerjasama dari akhbar dan media amatlah diharapkan semoga seni warisan yang baru diiktiraf sebagai Seni Warisan Kebangsaan ini akan kembali popular dan dapat diterima oleh generasi hari ini dan seterusnya akan datang.
Baru-baru ini terdapat juga usaha daripada sebuah penerbitan majalah dalam bahasa Cina yang menghubungi saya untuk bertanyakan mengenai boria. Begitu juga kami menaruh harapan tinggi kepada RTM yang kini dibawah Menteri Penerangan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim supaya dapat memberi tempat kepada kesenian warisan yang hampir pupus di buminya sendiri ini.
Pastikan Boria Hari Ini Mengikut Boria Tradisi
Pastikan persembahan boria moden mengikut Boria Tradisi.
1. Boria ada sketsa/cerita/lakonan boria... kalau lain daripada itu bukanlah boria.
2. Boria ada tukang karang.... pegang tongkat penunjuk/baton sambil menyampaikan rangkap karangan boria....kalau lain daripada itu bukanlah boria.
3. Boria ada rangkap karangan, susunan sukukata atau rima hujungnya sama setiap
rangkap.... kalau lain daripada itu bukanlah boria.
4. Tukang karang boria menyampaikan karangan dengan suara lantang, jelas mengikut irama lagu.... kalau menyanyi itu tak boleh dipanggil tukang karang boria... itu kita panggil penyanyi.
5. Boria ada sailor/kelasi di belakang tukang karang sambil bergerak mengikut step
boria... kalau menari tu dipanggil penarilah atau tarian... bukannya boria.
6. Boria ada lagu masuk dan lagu keluar dan lagu persembahan.... kalau yang lain tu kita panggil lagu sajalah.
7. Sailor/kelasi mengulangi rangkap karangan yang disampaikan oleh tukang karang (biasanya dipermulaan dan akhir. Boleh juga yang lain.... tapi kalau sailor/kelasi tak
menyanyi itu bukan borialah....
8. Boria tu borialah.... tidak menyamai seni yang lain.
Untuk memartabatkan kesenian warisan boria, pastikan peraturan boria sentiasa dipatuhi.
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