PRAGMENTARI TETAMIAN: REPRESENTASI HARMONI ALAM DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT DESA MANGGIS, KARANGASEM, BALI

Tetamian pragmentari: Representation of the harmony of nature and culture of the Manggis Village Community, Karangasem, Bali

Abstract

The performing arts in Bali evolve from the interconnected relationship between humans, nature, and culture, giving rise to artistic expressions rich in local meaning. Pragmentari Tetamian, created by I Gede Gusman Adhi Gunawan, embodies the ecological awareness of the Manggis Village community in Karangasem, inspired by the Jagat Kerthi concept featured in the 2025 Bali Arts Festival. This work is grounded in the belief that the universe is an ancestral legacy (tetamian) that must be preserved and revered through harmonious cultural practices. The performance is structured into four dramatic segments, highlighting the figure of Ibu Pertiwi (Mother Earth) as a symbol of fertility and the center of human consciousness toward nature. Through a fusion of traditional Balinese dance movements and contemporary explorations, the piece reveals a dynamic dialogue between spirituality and modernity. This study adopts a performing arts approach to examine the aesthetic values, symbolism, and ecological messages embedded in the work. The analysis shows that Tetamian serves a dual function: as an aesthetic expression that conveys beauty, creativity, and formal dynamism; and as an educational medium fostering ecological and spiritual awareness. Thus, Pragmentari Tetamian not only reinforces Bali’s religious and adaptive cultural identity but also reflects the essential harmony between humans, nature, and the divine within the context of modern life.