Mask Dance

Mask dance is one of the traditional dances in Cirebon. This dance mask dance called because when the action of the dancer wearing a mask. It is said that at first, Mask Dance was created by the sultan famous Cirebon, Sunan Gunung Jati is. When Sunan Gunung Jati power in Cirebon, there was an attack by Prince Bungarus fasciatus from Karawang.

In this dance the dancer usually change the mask to three times simultaneously, ie a white mask, then covered with a blue and red mask. Uniquely, every color of the masks worn, beaten gamelan became increasingly hard as the symbol of the character played by character. This dance begins with the formation of bent, this formation represents a tribute to the audience as well as a sign that the dance would begin.

After that, the feet of the dancers move backward and forward step followed by arm span and a smile to the audience.eperti that I mentioned above, each color representing a mask worn by the character played by character, call it a white color for example. This color symbolizes the character has a soft character and pious. While blue mask, the color that describes the queen's character is lively and graceful.
Then the last, described the red-tempered character (tempramental) and impatient. And clothing worn by the dancers themselves are usually always has an element of yellow, green and red of TOKA-TOKA, apok, kebaya, sinjang, and ampreng.

srimpi dance

Srimpi Dance A type of classical dance of Yogyakarta which is always danced by 4 dancers, because the word is a synonym srimpi number 4. Only the dancers Srimpi Renggowati have 5 people. According to Drs. Priyono srimpi name associated keakar word "dream" or a dream. Watching dance gracefully along the ¾ to 1 hour it seems people taken to another realm, a dream.

According Kanjeng Brongtodiningrat, composition Serimpi dancers symbolize the four cardinal or four elements of the world, namely: (1) Grama (fire), (2) wind (air), (3) Toya (water), (4) Earth (land) . As a classical dance palace beside bedhaya, serimpi live in the palace of Yogyakarta. Serimpi is art and is considered sacred adhiluhung Kingdom.
Serimpi dance performed by female dancers. They started out of the ward walking Prabayeksa molds to mold-Ward Kencana.

Dance Serimpi dipagelarkan to commemorate the birthday of the sultan, and later also to celebrate the circumcision ceremony for the sons of the sultan and to welcome the guests of honor such as the Governor-General Belabda, and others.

At the time of Sultan Hamengku Buwana VIII (1921-1937) is the peak and the development of court dance, including dance serimpi. Developments can be seen from the dressing and make-up and tarinya accompaniment.

Maharani Cave

Maharani Cave is a cave located in the district Paciran Lamongan District of East Java.

The cave is known as cave Maharani Palace is located at a depth of 25 m from the cavity surface area of 2500 m2 cave.
Accidentally discovered on August 6, 1992 and was inaugurated as a tourist attraction on March 10, 1994 by Regent Lamongan (at the time of Muhammad Faried).

This cave is located is very strategic and interesting because it is located at approximately 500 m from the sea coast of Java and was on the sidewalk Gresik, Tuban. Not far from this cave there Marine Tourism attractions Lamongan or the famous "Cape Frog".
Maharani Palace, so this cave is called by the Regent Lamongan R. Mohamad Faried, SH accordance with its light and beauty based on the recommendation of an employee inventor of the dream her cave.

Maharani Palace Goa was discovered by diggers 6 coral soil and fertilizer phosphate materials dolomite led by foreman Sunyoto on August 6, 1992. The extent of approximately 2. 500 m2 with a depth of 25 m from the ground.

Kuda Lumping

Indonesian culture is very excited for all audiences, especially children .........

Kuda Lumping is the art of dance that uses fake horse made of woven bamboo and accompanied by gamelan music such as gongs, kenong, drums, and trumpet can make the audience mesmerized by every rider attractions (dancer) Kuda Lumping. Remarkably, traditional dancers Kuda Lumping original children generally played by girls who dress like a soldier boy kingdom.

Currently, the horse player lumping more dilakoni boys.
If viewed from Kuda Lumping the entire game, the sound prod endless attractions dominate the show circuit.

Presumably, each prod done by the rider against itself, that the leg or other body parts, will give a magical effect. That is, when the crack of a long wicker swing and on the legs and body, the dancer lumping horse will feel more powerful, more powerful, more powerful.
Generally, under the circumstances, he will become wild, and the power to do impossible things and did not enter the human health diakal normal.

As a full mystical attractions and dangerous, lumping horse dance is done under the supervision of a "supernatural leader". Usually, this is a leadership that has a high magic that can restore the dancers back to consciousness as usual. He is also responsible for the course of the attractions, and heal the pain experienced by players Kuda Lumping if anything undesirable and cause pain or injury to the dancer.

Indonesian Culture Ludruk nih .....

Ludruk is the traditional art of drama in East Java.

Ludruk is a traditional drama performed by an arts group in gelarkan disebuah stage by taking the story of the lives of everyday people, stories of struggle and so are interspersed with jokes and accompanied by gamelan as a musical.

A regular ludruk performances began with Remo Dance performances interspersed with a character who memerakan "Mr. Sakera", a master of Madura.

Different Ludruk ketoprak from Central Java. Ketoprak stories are often taken from ancient story (history or fairy tales), and are particular message.
While ludruk tells the story of everyday life (usually) the "grassroots".

Saman Dance

Saman Dance is one of the regional dances of Aceh's most famous moment. This dance comes from the Gayo highlands. In the past, Saman dance is usually presented to celebrate the event - an important event in the customs and the people of Aceh. Besides this dance usually also displayed to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

In fact the name of "Saman" derived from one of great scholars of Aceh, Syech Saman.
Saman dance is usually displayed using the accompaniment of musical instruments, a drum and use the sound of the dancers and their applause is usually combined with hitting the chest and groin them as synchronization and threw the body into various directions.

Because the, dynamics of a motion, this dance is a lot of under / danced by men, but now the development of this dance is danced by many female dancers as well as a mixture of male dancers and female dancers.
This dance is danced about 10 people, with details of 8 dancers and 2 people as the signal while singing.

Wayang Kulit

This time we will discuss the typical shadowgraph Indonesia.

Wayang kulit is the traditional art of Indonesia, which primarily develops in Java and in the east of Peninsular Malaysia such as Kelantan and Terengganu.
Shadow puppets played by a puppeteer who is also the narrator's dialogue puppet characters, accompanied by gamelan music played by a group of tembang nayaga and sung by the singer.
In general, puppets take the story from the Mahabharata and Ramayana manuscript, but not limited to the standard (standard), the mastermind ki can also play the play carangan (composition). Some of the stories taken from the Panji stories.
Show Wayang Kulit has been recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003, as a work of astonishing cultural narrative in the story and legacy of beautiful and valuable (Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity). Shadow puppets of Java is more popular in central and eastern parts, while the puppet show is more often played in West Java.

Keroncong

This time we will discuss about the culture Keroncong INSONESIA.

Kroncong roots music comes from a type known as Portuguese Fado, introduced by the sailors and the slave trade ship nation since the 16th century to the archipelago.
Kroncong is a kind of musical instruments as the ukulele, and also the name of the type of music that uses distinctive Indonesian musical instruments keroncong, flute, and a female singer.
In the earliest form, accompanied by music Moresco strings, such as the violin, ukulele, and cello. Percussion is also sometimes used.
Set this kind of orchestra is still used by keroncong monument, which still forms keroncong played by Portuguese slave descendant community from Ambon who lived in Kampung Tugu, Jakarta Utara, which then evolved to the south at Gambir Kemayoran and by the Betawi music blended with Tanjidor (year 1880-1920). Year 1920-1960 development center moved to Solo, and adapt to a slower rhythm of nature according to the Javanese.
Kerongonh is a favorite among many people especially the elderly in Java.

Dance Umbrella

We will discuss more about the umbrella dance. . . . . .

Dance Umbrella is one of the local classical dance and describes Minang affection of a lover who is represented by protecting the umbrella.

This dance is a social dance that young people are brought in in pairs. In addition to using an umbrella as a tool that is played by male dancers, could also be combined with scarves for female dancers to look more elegant.

Umbrella dance music was in quite varied, ranging from rather low, and rather quick and fast, very dynamic. This dance usually performed to enliven parties, exhibitions, etc. that could attract the youth.

Jaipong Dance

Today we talk about jaipong dance. . .

Jaipongan Dance is the art of dance that was born from the creativity of an artist from Bandung, gugum Gumbira. He inspired the folk art one of them is making Tap Tilu really know and recognize patterns perbendaharan dance tradition that is at or Kliningan Tilu Bajidoran or Tap. So that he can develop a dance or art that is now known by the name Jaipongan.

Jaipongan work first began to be known by the public is dance "Leaf Bojong Keser plus" and "Rendeng Bojong", both of which type of dance and dance partner's daughter (sons and daughters). Beginning of the dance comes originally regarded as the erotic movements and vulgar, but the longer this dance more popular and began to increase both the frequency pertunjukkannya in the medium of television, celebration, and celebrations that disenggelarakan by the government or by private parties.

Dance began Jaipong born a few dancers that are reliable Jaipongan like: Tati Saleh, Yeti Mamat, Eli Somali, and Pepen Dedi Kirniadi. The presence of dance Jaipongan contributed considerable to the art of dance lovers to explore more active types of folk dances in the previously less noticed by all circles. With the emergence of this Jaipongan dance that many are making dance courses Jaipongan, and frequently used by businessmen to enticing guests.

In the area of Subang Jaipongan style "Kaleran" has a characteristic that is fun, erotic, humorous, spirit, spontaneity, and simplicity. This is reflected in the pattern of presentation of dance in all performances, there is a given pattern (Pattern Ibing) as in art Jaipongan in Bandung, as well as others who do not dance dipola (Ibing Saka), for example in art Jaipongan Subang and Karawang. The term can we meet the Jaipongan kaleran style, especially in the Subang area.

Dance Jaipongan today could be called as one of the typical dance of West Java, had been seen at key events for the arrival of guests from foreign countries who came to West Java, was always greeted with a performance at Jaipongan dance. Dance Jaipongan influence on many other art-art in West Java, both on the art of wayang performances, gamelan, and other genjring even with dikolaborasikan by Mr Modern Dangdut. Nur and Leni to a pot art corner.

Kecak

Kecak is a typical Balinese performing arts that was created in 1930 and played mainly by men. This dance performed by many (tens or more) male dancers who sit in a circle and lined with a certain rhythm called "top" and raised both arms, depicting the Ramayana as Rama's line of apes help fight Ravana. However, Kecak Trance Dance ritual comes from, the tradition of dance that the dancers will be in unconscious condition, to communicate with God or the spirits of the ancestors and then convey their expectations to the community.




The dancers in the circle is wearing a plaid cloth like a chessboard their waist. Besides the dancers, there were other dancers who portray the characters as Rhama Ramayana, Shinta, Ravana, Hanuman, and Sugriva.

Kecak dance songs taken from the ritual dances Trance. Also, do not use musical instruments. Kincringan used only imposed on the feet of dancers who portray the characters Ramayana.

Around the 1930s Wayan modulus worked with German painter Walter Spies to create a tradition based Kecak Dance Trance and parts of the Ramayana story. Wayan modulus at popularizing this dance around the world in the entourage of his Balinese dancers.

batik

Batik is one way of making fabrics. Besides batik can refer to two things. The first is the technique of coloring cloth using the night to prevent the coloring part of the fabric. In the international literature, this technique is known as a wax-resist dyeing. The second notion is a cloth or clothing made with these techniques, including the use of certain motifs that have specificity. Batik Indonesia, as the overall engineering, technology, and development and cultural motives related, defined by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage for Humanity Oral and Nonbendawi

The word "batik" is derived from a combination of two Javanese word "amba", meaning "writing" and "point" which means "point".
Batik is a craft that has high artistic value and has become part of the culture of Indonesia (especially Java) for a long time. Javanese women in the past made their skills in batik for a living, so in the past, batik work is exclusively women's work until the invention of "Batik Cap" which allows the entry of men into the field. There are some exceptions to this phenomenon, namely that the coastal batik masculine lines as you can see in shades of "Mega Clouds", which in some coastal areas batik work is common for men.

Batik tradition was originally a hereditary tradition, so occasionally a recognizable motif batik originated from a particular family. Some batik motif can indicate the status of a person. Even today, some tadisional batik motif is only used by the family court of Yogyakarta and Surakarta.
Cirebon batik motif sea creatures

Batik is the ancestral heritage of Indonesia (Java) that until now still exist. Batik is also first introduced to the world by President Suharto, who was then wearing a batik at the UN Conference.

TARI PIRING

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The dance is a dance plate owned by the Minangkabau people from West Sumatra. The dance depicts a sense of joy and gratitude Minangkabau society when the harvest has come, where the young couple swinging motion step by showing their skill in playing the plates in their hands.

This dance is accompanied by a song that is played with Talempong and Saluang, whose movements are done quickly while holding the plate in the palm of their hands. Sometimes these plates they throw them into the air or menghempaskannya to the ground and trampled by the dancers are barefoot.Plate Dance has become very popular even in neighboring countries like Malaysia are also often performed this dance. dance abroad dish known and loved for this dance has an energetic movement, vibrant, attractive, dynamic, and the movement of the dance is not monotone, so the main attraction for the spectators Plate Dance.

Art of dance this dish done in pairs or in groups with a variety of movements that is fast, dynamic and sound interspersed berdentik plate carried by the dancers. At first the history of this dance has a purpose dishes in the Minangkabau people worship Goddess of Rice and respect for the crop. But in today's dance is more often performed at the wedding.

Reog (Ponorogo)

Reog is one of the cultural arts from East Java and northwest of the town of Ponorogo regarded as the true origin Reog. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by warok and gemblak figure, two figures who had appeared at the time reog displayed. Reog is one of the regional culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mystic.
Reog performance shown in the shape of lion-head masks, known as the 'Lion Barong ", the king of the forest, which became the symbol for Kertabumi, and above attached peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan that symbolize the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues who set up all the motion - bearing. Jatilan, played by groups of dancers who gemblak horse riding became a symbol of the strength of troops into the kingdom of Majapahit contrast ratio warok strength, which is behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng Lice, alone and support the weight of the mask reaches more singabarong from 50kg just by using his teeth.
Until now people Ponorogo only follow what their ancestral heritage as a cultural inheritance which is very rich. In the experience of art is the copyright Reog human creations that form the existing faiths were hereditary and awake. The ceremony also use terms that are not easy for lay people to meet without a clear lineage. they embrace Parental lineage and customary law which is still valid.

Lenong

Lenong is a traditional theater arts Betawi people. Lenong derived from the name of one of China's merchant named Lien Ong, it is said, once Lien Ong who often called and held a theater is now called Lenong to entertain the public and especially himself and his family. (folklore)

In ancient times (colonial), usually played by lenong community as a token of appreciation of opposition to colonial tyranny.
Lenong is Betawi traditional theater. This traditional art to music Kromong xylophone with musical instruments like the xylophone, Kromong, gongs, drums, kempor, flute, and kecrekan, and musical instruments such as tehyan Tionghoa elements, kongahyang, and sukong. Lenong play or scenario generally contains a moral message, which is helping the weak, hate greed and moral turpitude. The language of the Malays lenong is language (or now Indonesian) Betawi dialect.
Lenong developed since the late 19th century or early 20th century. Theatrical arts is probably an adaptation by the Betawi people of similar arts such as "comedy royalty" and "theater opera" existing at the time. In addition, the Word Muntaco, artists Betawi, said that the process of developing lenong teaterisasi Kromong xylophone music and as a spectacle has been known since the 1920's.

Shall Tanjidor Rings?

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That the faint sound of music again ethnic Betawi accompany the bridal procession in Ciganjur circumcision, a suburb of Jakarta. Betawi ethnic music typical of most long supported by the musicians of this evening through the old narrow alleys with the spirit of steel. Like the soldiers who would ride to war. The sight of this very entertaining and pleasing people who happened to witness the end of the row (of people - parents) are more ngejreng with musical instruments is an old man.
Indeed, compared with other types of arts such as music Betawi Rebana, Kasidahan, Lenong, Mask Dance Betawi and the like, may be said Tanjidor rather ketingalan. Mat Sani, son of birth Kramat Pulogundul Betawi, behind the Rivoli cinema, Central Jakarta, said, "Children's grandson in the descendants of Betawi kagak ngopenin Tanjidor want. Ngedangdut merely wants to. Maybe it's wrong that makes satunye kagak Tanjidor going fast growing ", but perhaps also because've changed a lot of time, thus becomes. "In my village first, there Tanjidor orchestra associations, Lenong and Ondel Bang Ondel-Rebo, in Gang Piin Kramat Pulo. But now the house dangdut digede aje-gedein ", he added. "But do not know, probably in other areas there are still many Tanjidor associations. Denger-denger Tanjidor's still ringing. Most on the outskirts of Jakarta, for example in Depok, Cibinong, Citeureup, Cileungsi, Jonggol, Parung, Bogor area. Others in Tangerang, and Bekasi. He said.

Mendut Temple

Mendut temple is a Buddhist background. This temple is located in the village Mendut Mungkid district, Magelang regency, Central Java, a few kilometers from Borobudur temple.
Actual temple building materials are brick covered with natural stone. The building is located on a high basement, which looks more elegant and sturdy. Climbed the stairs and the entrance facing southwest. In the basement there are surrounding the hall of the temple body. The roof and decorated three-story with small stupas. The number of small stupas built now is 48 pieces.
On both sides there are stairs reliefs Panchatantra and Jataka stories.
Hariti.

Decorated the temple walls Boddhisatwa in Awalokiteśwara them, Maitreya, Wajrapāṇi and Manjusri. On the wall there are reliefs of the temple body Kalpataru, two angels, Hariti (a yaksi who repent and then follow the Buddha) and Āţawaka.
Buddha in dharmacakramudra position.

In the main temple there is a large Buddhist statues of three: the Dhyani Buddha with his hand Wairocana (mudra) dharmacakramudra. In front of the Buddha statues there were wheel-shaped relief and flanked by a pair of deer, the symbol of Buddha. On the left there is a statue Awalokiteśwara (Padmapāņi) and the right Wajrapāņi statue. Now in front of the statue of Buddha placed hio-hio and baskets to contribute. The visitors could light an incense and prayed here.
Right next Mendut Mendut Buddhist monasteries there. This monastery was formerly a Catholic monastery that later divided the land to the people in the 1950s. Then the people of the land was purchased by a foundation on which Buddhist monastery was built. In this monastery there are dormitories, places of worship, parks, and several statues of Buddha. Some of them are donated by Japan.