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.