Genjek: Jokes in a Song

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One of many social art performances that are originated from Buleleng is Genjek. The word genjek is derived from the word gonjak means joke. It was born as a kill-time activity; it started through talking and accompanied by the tuak (sweet wine made from the coconut palm flower) then developed to a kind spontaneous singing performance. Nowadays the genjek can be used as an extension of a persons artistic expression as well as a medium for relaying information. The rapid popularity of genjek i