Analysis of the Psychology Interpretation of the Dikir Burdah Song Within the Malay Community of Kampung Hulu, Sri Aman, Sarawak.

Abstract

This study examines the aesthetic values of Dikir Burdah art in Kampung Hulu, Sri Aman, Sarawak. Within this context, the study also identifies the aesthetic values inherent in the poetic lyrics of Dikir Burdah songs performed in Kampung Hulu, Sri Aman, Sarawak. The research employs a content analysis approach, incorporating literature review and interviews, to explore the aesthetic values manifested in the performance art of Dikir Burdah. The study encompasses three main objectives: first, to evaluate the aesthetics; second, to analyze the poetic lyrics incorporated in the composition of Dikir Burdah; and third, to devise strategies implemented by government agencies and non-governmental organizations for the preservation and advancement of the aesthetic values associated with Dikir Burdah art. A paradigm shift is imperative to ensure the continued relevance of the traditional heritage of Dikir Burdah performance art in the face of modern technology, while concurrently safeguarding its aesthetic integrity during presentation.