Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Palaiaran"

Alternative Title: "Palayaran"
Translation of Title: This title translates as "sea voyage."
Composer: This tune was adapted to saluang by Syamsimar.
Type of song: Satangah Tiang (Mardjani and Martis noted this as a ratok).

Place affiliations: Source: Te E's List of SongsMardjani's List of Songs
Description: According to Martis, the theme is similar to both "Banda Sapuluah" and "Kambang Aia Aji," two other songs associated with this region. The batang, the first half of the pantun, usually reference the ocean, water, the beach, the waves, or the beauty in viewing the ocean. The isi reference the feelings around daily life or the sadness of love. 

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