INTRODUCTION TO TARI TOPENG THROUGH CHILDREN’S STORY BOOK TO PRESERVE BETAWI CULTURE

Abstract

Betawi Mask Dance is one of the many arts in Indonesia that should be preserved. Betawi Mask Dance is a traditional dance that is spread in DKI Jakarta and its surroundings. This art has been a part of people's lives since the first time it began to fade because of the times. Therefore the book about Betawi Mask Dance which is presented by making a picture book is a good step to attract the attention of children to read. And is expected to be able to raise awareness of local art because photography is a trend in society lately. The qualitative analysis method used is the 5W + 1H analysis method, identification of objectives, followed by data collection consisting of data collection using questionnaires, documentation, interviews, and observations. It is expected that the existence of a book about Betawi mask dance art as a media for introducing Betawi mask dance art to the general public as well as formulating a number of cultural strategies undertaken to maintain traditional art and can make an insight into the history, figures, characters, characteristics, functions and forms of art. Betawi mask dance in the hope of raising concern for the preservation of Betawi mask dance art in Indonesia.