Singapore - Kling Dancing Girl and Traditional Musicians
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Singapore - Kling Dancing Girl and Traditional Musicians
Singapore - Kling Dancing Girl and Traditional Musicians (playing a form of the Sarangi (or Tar Shehnai?) and the Chande drum). Keling (Kling) is a word used to describe people originating from the Indian subcontinent by native Malaysians and Indonesians. It is now generally considered offensive by majority of Indians. Date: circa 1907
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Dancer Drum Drummer Musicians Shawl Singapore Sarangi
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This photograph, taken circa 1907, showcases a Kling (also spelled as Keling) dancing girl and her accompanying traditional musicians in Singapore. The Kling people are an ethnic group originating from the Indian subcontinent, and the term was historically used by native Malaysians and Indonesians to refer to South Asians. However, the term is now considered offensive by the majority of Indians. The graceful dancer, dressed in a colorful shawl and adorned with traditional jewelry, is lost in the rhythm of the music as she performs an intricate dance. In the background, two musicians can be seen playing traditional instruments - one holds a Chande drum, while the other plays the Sarangi or Tar Shehnai. The Sarangi, a bowed string instrument, is a common accompaniment to various forms of Indian music and dance. The Chande drum, also known as the Mridangam, is a double-headed drum used extensively in Indian classical music. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Singapore's Indian community during the early 20th century. It serves as a reminder of the diverse and complex history that has shaped the city-state's multicultural identity. The image also highlights the importance of music and dance as integral parts of various cultural traditions, transcending geographical boundaries and uniting people through the universal language of art and rhythm.
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