zat pwe (Burmese traditional theater)
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Zat pwe is a traditional Burmese theatrical performance that combines drama, dance, music, and comedy, often staged overnight during religious festivals and communal celebrations.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| zat pwe | 0 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Burmese traditional theater form
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performing art ⓘ theatrical performance ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion | Theravada Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| audienceParticipation | high ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Myanmar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
expression of Burmese identity
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popular entertainment ⓘ vehicle for religious education ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
comedy
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dance ⓘ drama ⓘ music ⓘ |
| hasGenreElement |
historical drama
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mythological drama ⓘ romantic drama ⓘ slapstick comedy ⓘ |
| hasPerformerRole |
clown
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comic duo ⓘ dancer ⓘ lead female actor ⓘ lead male actor ⓘ orchestra musician ⓘ singer ⓘ |
| includesElement |
improvisation
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moral instruction ⓘ religious devotion ⓘ social satire ⓘ |
| narrativeSource |
Burmese legends
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Jataka tales NERFINISHED ⓘ royal chronicles ⓘ |
| performanceSetting |
temporary outdoor stage
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village festival grounds ⓘ |
| performedDuring |
communal celebrations
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religious festivals ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
anyeint
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yoke thé (Burmese marionette theater) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires | troupe of professional performers ⓘ |
| timeOfPerformance | evening to dawn ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | overnight ⓘ |
| typicalLanguage | Burmese language ⓘ |
| typicalOccasion |
nat spirit festivals
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pagoda festivals ⓘ village merit-making ceremonies ⓘ |
| usesInstrument |
cymbals
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drums ⓘ gongs ⓘ oboe-like wind instruments ⓘ |
| usesMusicEnsemble | hsaing waing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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