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Wayang Golek the Puppet Show from West Java
Sep 4th
- Image by Sigit Djatmiko via Flickr
Wayang or Wayang Golek is actually a kind of traditional puppet theater arts play a certain passage which usually depict human life, and contain a moral lesson that aims to provide good examples. Wayang according to the book “Pengenalan Wayang Golek Purwa” R Gunawan Djajakusumah essay is genuine culture of Indonesia (mainly Java). Many argue that the puppet came from India, most likely because the story is played from the Ramayana and Mahabharata stories (from the Hindu scriptures).
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Wayang Golek from West Java region, is the art of the puppet theater (Wayang) that is played by using traditional puppets (Wayang) that made of wood. Each puppet has its unique form and character that is adjusted with the story of Ramayana and Mahabharata, and in the West Javanese wayang story of two countries: the known terms Amarta (Amartapura) and Astina (Astinapura). Wayang it was as though some of the country is divided into two Astina (Astinapura). and others partly in the state Amarta (Amartapura); famous figures, among others: Arjuna, Gatotkaca, Bima, Arimbi, Kresna, Abimanyu, etc.., sometimes several figures have more than one name.
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In a show usually consists of the Wayang Golek (player character), Dalang (who played the Puppet), Sinden or singer, and Nayaga of gamelan music group that plays for the accompanist or backsound. Wayang show ussualy performed during approximately share a single night or for 5-6 hours. Show held at the wedding feast or a big day like independence day, or could be held exclusively for tourism purposes, etc.. Stories that exist in the Wayang Golek puppet shows are usually about the war, humor, stories that contain examples of kindness, etc..
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Wayang Golek favored spectators in West Java – Indonesia now trend to humor. This eventually became a renowned Dalang among several other prominent is Asep Sunandar Sunarya; because he was create a puppet show with new creations that can move his mouth while talking; and the one is Cepot. Wayang Golek quite famous as one of Indonesia’s traditional products, so the Wayang Golek sometimes used as a souvenir for by the overseas or souvenirs for visitors from abroad.
Reference:
- http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayang_golek.
- Wayang Golek – http://indonesia.go.id
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Baduy Tribe
Aug 30th
Baduy Tribe is part of Indonesia’s Sundanese: as part of another Sundanese for example: Sundanese in Priangan and East Priangan, except the Baduy tribe still uphold the customs that are handed down from ancestors. Baduy Tribe has a belief (religion) Sunda Wiwitan, while other Sundanese average Muslim, although there are also Christians. The language used is a Banten dialect of Sundanese language offerings.
Baduy Tribe residing in the Banten Province arount mount of Kendeng offerings in the valley at an altitude of approximately 600 m above sea level, exactly is in the Village Kanekes, Leuwidamar district, Lebak regency or Rangkasbitung. Distance from Rangkasbitung to approximately 8-10km, car or vehicles can only reach Leuwidamar, the rest within a foot. Rangkasbitung can be reached about 3-4 hours from Jakarta by using the bus. Baduy Tribe tour has unique attraction because of its uniqueness in maintaining their customs; harmony, peace, simplicity, cooperation, concern is high with one another that handed down from ancestors.
Baduy Tribe is divided into two, namely Baduy Dalam (inner) and Baduy Luar (outer). Baduy Dalam (inner) societies that live in Cibeo not allowed to know the technology, while at the Baduy Luar (outer) the contrary; they know a televison. Ethnic livelihoods Baduy is traditional agriculture (shifting cultivation), looking for honey, timber and other forest products. Baduy Tribe is holding firm and always preserving the environment around them, because it assumes that life originated from there.
Baduy Tribe made their own cloth and make clothes; make home using materials originating from the surrounding natural environment. Baduy Tribe is not an isolated tribe but the tribe who maintain their customs. Badui Dalam (inner) usually wears a white dress while the rates for Baduy Luar (outer) is black, but this is not an absolute. Baduy Tribe acknowledges the Indonesian government, and they often go to local governments to do the “Seba” (send goods or gifts).
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