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thakan(m): fatigue

Description of thakan: Thakan is an Indonesian traditional performing art from Tambakboyo, Tuban, East Java, featuring masked performers depicting supernatural characters like Genderuwo and Wewegombel in processional parades to ward off evil spirits. Unlike standard barongan dances played by one or two people using teeth to hold masks, thakan involves three performers manipulating masks with hand strength to produce rhythmic "thak-thak-thak" sounds. Differs from generic barongan by incorporating unique local figures like kirikkikek

1 / 1: thakan

vasvase dil mein na rakh khauf-e-rasan le ke na chal

azm-e-manzil hai to

humraah thakan le ke na chal

don't harbor doubts in your heart

do not carry the fear of the noose

if your aim is the destination

don’t drag fatigue along with you

Abrar Kiratpuri (1)

vasvase (m) (1)

doubts, evil whispers

khauf (m) (3)

fear, terror

rasan (m) (1)

noose

azm (m) (1)

resolve

manzil (f) (24)

goal, destination

humraah (m) (1)

companion

thakan (m) (1)

fatigue

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