Bangsawan

Bangsawan

Bangsawan, a Malay opera in Penang, Straits Settlements, circa 1895.
Native name	Bangsawan
Origin	Malaysia

Bangsawan (Jawi: بڠساون) is a type of traditional Malay opera or theatre performed by a troupe and accompanied by music and sometimes dances.^[1] The bangsawan theatrical performance encompasses music, dance, and drama. It is widely spread in the Malay cultural realm in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei. The artform is indigenous in Malay Peninsula, Riau Islands, Sumatra, and coastal Borneo.