UNIQUENESS ART OF KECAK DANCE BALI INDONESIA

Kecak dance is one of the most popular dance of Bali. Uniqueness art of Kecak dance can be found in just one place in Bali, Uluwatu (we do not open branches in other places) is the most interesting to watch. Stage performances or panggun designed in such a way that it has via the Indian Ocean, stands on solid rock with a height of tens of meters, and certainly has a view sunset (sunset) is very charming.

Kecak dance is usually referred to as the "Cak" or dance of fire (Fire Dance) is a dance show or entertainment mass and tends to as ballet is art, drama and dance as art fully describe the role of "the play Puppets" as Rama and Sita is not specifically used in the Hindu religious rituals like worship, temple ceremony and other ceremonies.

Form - the form of "Sacred" in the Kecak dance is usually shown in terms of the immune masolah kerauhan or supernaturally so burned by the fire.

Uniqueness. Unlike other Balinese dance using gamelan music as accompaniment but the Kecak dance performance is only integrate the art of noise - sounds mouth or cries - cries like "cak cak cak cak to the" so this dance called Kecak dance.

This Kecak Dance can be found in several places in Bali, but at Uluwatu is the most interesting to watch because of its attractions along with a sunset or sunset. 

Kecak dance was invented in the 1930s by the Wayan modulus worked with German painter Walter Spies Trance traditions and parts of the story of Ramayana. Wayan modulus popularizing this dance around the world with his Balinese dance troupe.

In addition to the story of Ramayana, there are some titles and themes kecak are often staged as:

- Kecak Vali and Sugriva, was created in 1976.

- Kecak Dewa Ruci, was created in 1982.

Both are the work of Mr. I Wayan Dibia.

Art of Kecak Dance Bali Indonesia Unlike other types of performing arts of Bali, Kecak Dance is unique because it does not rely istrument instruments to accompany the dance, but the chorus of dancers. Rhythm sound "cak, cak, cak ..." arranged in such a way as to produce an alloy that is very harmonious, interspersed with a few accents and other utterances. The dancers were mute "cak, cak, cak ..." are usually bare-chested and wearing only a plaid cloth like a chessboard their waist. 

While the characters of Rama, Sita, Ravana, Hanuman, and Sugriva like general wear on the show ketoprak.

In this dance, the rhythm sounds spoken by the dancers enough to bring a mystical aura to the spectator. Moreover, after the story of the Ramayana in this dance complete staged performances, spliced ​​with Dedari Trance and Trance dance Jaran conceded that the dancers believed spirits so invulnerable when dancing on hot coals.

This dance is a dance to ward off evil spirits performed by two girls who are still virgins. While Trance Jaran is a dance performed by men who possessed prancing like a horse's behavior and dancing on hot coals. Since the hallmark of this Jaran Trance Dance, Kecak Dance also known as Kecak and Fire Dance (Kecak and Fire Dance). Last show this kind of bonus that can invite click amazed the audience. After the show, the audience is also welcome to take pictures with the dancers.

Then in terms of staging also began experiencing growth not only found in one place like the village of Bona, Gianyar but also other villages in Bali Kecak dance that began to develop around the Kecak Bali there are dozens of groups where members are usually members of the banjo. Such activities as Kecak dance festival is also often held in Bali either by the government or by the art school in Bali. As well as the largest number of dancers ever staged in the Kecak dance which was recorded in 1979 involving 500 dancers. At that staged kecak by taking the story of Mahabharata. However, this record was broken by Tabanan regency government which organized the 5000 colossal Kecak dancers on September 29, 2006, at Tanah Lot, Tabanan, Bali.

The uniqueness art of Kecak dancer played by a number of (mostly men), between 50 to 150 people, with a duration between 45-60 minutes. This dance the dancers compose vocal instruments (a cappella) with the sound "cak, cak, cak ..." as she raised her arm to accompany the story of the Ramayana epic main story in this dance. Because the spoken chorus dancers are considered similar to the sound of monkeys, the foreign tourists often refer to this dance as "the Monkey Dance".

Fragment of epic Ramayana is the source of the story is the story of the kidnapping Dewi Sinta (the wife of Rama) by King Ravana of Lanka country. In this dance described how Rama fought liberate his lover, Dewi Sinta, who was kidnapped and taken away by Ravana. The story is exciting as it struggles to grow aided by the Rama Hanuman (the monkey White) and Sugriva. Besides staging epic Ramayana, Kecak Trance Dance also featuring Dedari and Hyang Jaran as the closing show. 

This uniqueness of Kecak dance Bali Indonesia only you can find in Bali when you visit Bali Island.

Arts and culture of Indonesia is rich with high culture art ancestral mandatory for preserve. One of it is Uniqueness arts of Kecak dance Bali Indonesia.

UNIQUENESS ART DANCE KUDA LUMPING INDONESIA

 we will explore more deeply about Indonesia or lumping horse dance called horse braid in surabaya. This dance is very unique, using a replica of woven bamboo horse, to be played by several people, and guided by a handler. Because trian contains mystic, the arena was needed to guide the dancers handler lumping horse or horse braid.

Dance Jaran braid is a folk dance known by many people in East Java and Central Java. In Central Java, better known as Jathilan. I do not know why it is called so. In East Java called Jaran braid because kudaannya horse made ​​of woven bamboo or woven are arranged crosswise, Javanese language (ngepang). In most parts of East Java, dance Jaran braid is usually shown with Reog Ponorogo and Bantengan, but also often shown itself in accordance with the customary flourish in a village who knew the dance Jaran braid.

About the origin of this dance is very diverse, according to the traditions and cultural influences in the kingdom in power first. For the people of East Java west (Blitar, Kediri, Tulungagung, Trenggalek, Ponorogo, and Pacitan) dance Jaran braid is more affected by the story of King Kelana wadyabala Sewandana of Kedhiri against Singo Barong Bandarangin king from the palace, and the story of the king or duke region dissidents in Ponorogo against King Kertabhumi, King Majapait. Then the dancers clothing and more fashionable and demonstrate the existence of the aristocracy. Dancers were in general is a beautiful woman with makeup and soft.

For the eastern part of East Java (Surabaya, Malang, Lumajang, until Situbondo) dance Jaran braid is more likely than the stories of small kings warring or scramble influence to expand its territory. Like the story of the battle between Turyanpadha (now Turen - Malang) with Tuksari (now Sumbersari - Malang) and rebellion residents Malang, Surabaya, Lumajang, and Pasuruan against Sultan Agung of Mataram.

In general, Dance Jaran braid moves performed by the entire body movement. Starting the feet, hands, fingers, shoulders and the shoulders, neck and head, as well as waist and abdomen. With a dynamic and powerful rhythms, this dance it requires considerable effort.

In farming communities outside Tengger tribe in Malang, we often see them walking out of the house carrying a hoe or rake (a tool plowing) and herding cattle or buffalo are a common thing. In managing their fields often use a hoe. Movement using a hand hoe much this also influenced the movement of the hands in dancing. Including dance and dance masks Jaran braid styles Malang.

Kuda lumping art dance Indonesia is unique because there some accompanying mystical side or lumping horse dance lesson braid. I do not know what can make his players like a man possessed. Judging from the way his game, the dancers are lumping horse as having supreme power, even seem to have supernatural powers. Art of dance that uses a fake horse made ​​of woven bamboo and accompanied by gamelan music such as gongs, kenong, drums and trompret this, was able to make the audience fascinated by every penunggan attractions (dancer) lumping horse. Remarkably, traditional dancer lumping the original horse is generally played by young girls who dress like men royal soldier. Nowadays, a lot more players lumping horse acted by boys.

Trance style lumping horse unsparing, soil, stone, coconut fiber, glass became food. The sound of the wind whip lashing or entity Kuda Lumping dancers play, the more often the sound prod whip the more perish Kudalumping the dancers. Glass-shard of glass into fine voracious dancer lumping an avid horse.

Another attraction of the entertainment kudalumping is convening to make a demo like bursts of fire from his mouth, monkeys and tigers imitation. no doubt if one of the players lumping avid horse tiger spirit he did not hesitate to ask for meat or eggs, and then ate it raw. Kudalumping dance overwhelmed the mystical atmosphere at every single show in barengi by someone expert (handler) lumping horse.

Now, art lumping horse into a show that is still enough to make the hearts of the audience captivated. Despite the existence of these cultural relics began competing by the influx of foreign culture and arts to the homeland, the dance still shows high appeal. Until now, we do not know who or which group of people sparking (create) lumping horse first. 

In fact, lumping horse art found in many areas and each recognizes the arts as one of their traditional culture. Including, presumably some time ago, was recognized by the people of Johor in Malaysia as his next Reog Ponorogo. The phenomenon of lumping horse art outbreaks in various places, with various and style, this is really uniqueness of Indonesian dance,  may be an indicator that the arts and culture that seemed full of magic is back "on the rise" as a cultural arts noteworthy as the original Indonesian art

ART UNIQUENESS CHILD DREADS DIENG INDONESIA

Beautiful is located in Wonosobo, Banjarnegara. Central Java (Jawa Tengah.). There are also steeper terrain or also called the Dieng Plataeu. there are also children dreadlocks are very unique, because it is not accidental dreadlocks formed into dreadlocks, but naturally formed thereby. Born with their hair looks normal but as the journey and their development, their hair turned into dreadlocks. It was said that not all children become matted hair.

Uniqueness art child dreads Bromo Indonesia is Between strands held each other's children cannot even combed glue. Similar to the hair-style reggae. These children do not need to go to the salon to make the hair because the hair-style reggae dreads will grow by itself. Yes this is a characteristic that really stands out from the children Dieng descent. According to folklore, these dreads coming from the Queen of the South Sea.

Hero Kolo deposited to Dete. Hero Kolo Dete was a commander of the Yogyakarta Palace was in exile in Dieng. Later descendants of Hero Kolo Dete will have dreads. But the dreads will be asked back by the South Sea Queen ( Urband Legend History).

At first children's hair Dieng is normal. At the age of about two years the child develops a high fever for several days and can be cured without drugs. A very high fever that was the beginning of the growing dreadlocks. 

When re-grow dreads, hot pain from recurring. It is said that dreadlocks are a boon but also well into misfortune. For that child dreads should diruwat (cut dreadlocks). If it is on time, the child will ask for a hair cut dreads hair. But the parents have to obey whatever her wishes before diruwat ( Ritual ) According to belief, this request is not really a direct request but the request of the child's spirits. 

So that the child is not sick, and beggars do not grow back, hair pieces should be placed in the cup filled with water and flowers of the Milky Lukar setaman the hair is acceptable Queen of South. Just info, Bima Lukar is one of the springs that were in the Dieng Plateau. Do not forget to ruwatan also included offerings in the form of rice cone, roasted chicken, and traditional snacks.

Last rites in ruwat ( Ritual ) toput the hair in the water dreadlocks hairstyle is in order until the Queen of South. Float conducted in the presence of water that flows to the south coast beaches. Usually the location float tangled hair was done in the river or lake Serayu color. Ritualistic dreadlocks cut is on the agenda in the form of festival tour, which we know as Dieng Culture Festival.

*Dieng Culture Festival.

It is undeniable, Dieng Culture Festival convening an impact on local tourism attractions. Nearly 15,000 tourists come to Dieng, both domestic and foreign tourists. Ritual ruwatan tangled hair is ancestral, which until now is still a tradition passed down through generations in the Dieng Plateau. Usually held on July. 

The first day of the festival, opened agenda with activities healthy way down the natural beauty of Dieng. Then, the participants reconvened in Pendapa Suharto Whitlam, Village Kulon Dieng, who finished a point finish, to drink purwaceng bulk. Purwaceng is typical stamina drink Dieng area.

Rows relay consists of two main guards elder figures, two men carrying incense, and the soldiers carrying spears or keris, passed two flower lampah (Samantha Gloria)

Following a series of traditional art performances, among others Rodad Dance, Dance Cakil, Lengger, Rampak Yakso and Warokan. While at night the people watching the show "Art Laras Niti Karawitan and puppetry" featuring shadow puppets. The event on the evening concludes with a fireworks display in the courtyard of the temple complex.

Shaved rituals were held the next morning, Sunday (1/7). Starting relay (release) of the adat village elder. Tangled hair six children aged four to seven years to lead the procession paraded the ranks of the parade through the village to the location of the ritual, in front of Arjuna temple.

According to the local community, every child must be met diruwat request. Therefore, ruwat must be implemented when the kids were filed a request directly to the parents. "Without any request from the child gembelnya, it once was shaved, tangled hair will grow back. 

Parents are also required to fulfill the wishes of children or hair continues to grow despite shaved.

Tangled hair also grows naturally only in children. Although not medically proven, but hair usually comes accompanied by high fever, delirium in sleep. This phenomenon is a new stop on its own when the child hair matted and fused. "Called the trash because it so resembles the type of hair that is not washed hair bum,"

Ritual ruwatan tangled hair is ancestral, which until now is still a tradition passed down through generations in the Dieng Plateau. According to myth, trash regarded as bala (catastrophe) so that children who have been entrusted gimbalnya hair cut will grow to be good a long life and a lot of luck. Conversely, if not sheared, he would be a bad boy. The child art uniqueness Dieng Indonesia make attraction one of Tourist destination at Central of Java . If you visit this province don’t lose your this amazing Tourist destination from your itinerary.

UNIQUENESS ARTS OF FIRE SOCCER INDONESIA

Maybe you already know the game of football, this game so famous all over the world. Similarly, in Indonesia sport game is so popular. Did you know some places in Indonesia, there is also a ball game that uses a ball of fire. This game is unique because it uses a ball that lights up because of the fire. The basic ingredients of the ball was fed coconut oil and is equipped with a blazing fire. Coconut shells are usually soaked in kerosene flame at least a day in order to survive long.

With bare feet, the men playing the ball without looking too hot at all. The uniqueness of this fireball game delish enjoyed at night, because the flame will be more visible beautiful. In some areas in Indonesia often  ball game played like Sukabumi in West Java, Central Java Kediri, Lombok, Sulawesi or Bali. This game is also a tourist attraction that is very unique. Uniqueness arts of Fire soccer so be entertainment and an awesome spectacle

The game ball of fire origin and history is one of Royal Padjajaran tradition, by hand. While materials ball from coconuts, a kerosene soaked for a few days, for the next burned and played by 8 groups, each group consisting of eight people each. But before the group played eight ball of fire, all players must follow the ritual, the prayer and dzhikir  together. 

Disclosed, as long as the game progresses, other than the fire cannot be extinguished, the players also have to incorporate as many balls of fire into the ring, which had been prepared at each end of the field. And to this day there are many who play football or soccer use fireball.

fire game usually played soccer in the month of ramadhan at night after shallat .. and in some schools ( Pesantren ) in Indonesia fire game play soccer games,, sometimes also in play at the time Maulud Prophet to live entertainment at night. In some places in the play during the school holidays, to be played by children. This game is a game that is very fun and unique, just like playing soccer or playing footsal but using the ball of flaming fire.

A wide range of unique cultures throughout Indonesia, one of which is the uniqueness of playing soccer and fire fireballs,,, to make the country's uniqueness European football fascination with fire Indonesia soccer game. Various leading European media such as The Sun, Daily Mail, Mirror and the Huffington Post review of football this fire. They seemed fascinated by this traditional type of football that is considered very amazing. "The Premier League may be spawned players 'hottest' in the world, but they are nothing compared to the fire ball players," wrote The Sun.

Honestly though Indonesia has not been able to give birth class footballer International, at least there's something we can be proud as art and culture, with a uniqueness  arts of fire soccer Indonesia. So, what do you think about the cultural diversity of Indonesia, also about the soccer game this game, definitely very interesting and marvelous.

UNIQUENESS AMAZING ARTS OF TRIBE SASAK INDONESIA

In Indonesia a lot of tribes scattered all over the country. one of which is a traditional Sasak tribe. This time we will know legih the premier Sasak tribe, their culture and art, their lives, which is still very traditional as well as Bedouin tribes in the province of Banten. But Sasak tribe little bit modern now. Tribes are indigenous Sasak Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Nearly 85% of the population is ethnic Sasak Lombok. 

As with other ethnic groups in Indonesia, Sasak tribe descended from Austronesians who migrated from mainland Asia around 5,000 years BC and lived in areas of Southeast Asia to the South Pacific Islands. Although Lombok is strongly influenced by the culture of the majority of Balinese Hindus of Bali, Lombok Sasak tribe but the majority embraced Islam.

Sade Village is a native Sasak village still maintained its authenticity. Sade village is located in an area not far from the city Rembitan Mataram, Lombok. The distance from the International Airport of Lombok, about less than half an hour away by car. Here, we can still see the form of the original Sasak house thatched with local traditions that are still original. Sasak tribe known Wektu Telu faith belief that Islam has elements of Hinduism, Buddhism and other ancient traditional beliefs.

 Although the Sasak tribe embraced Wektu Telu beliefs but they still perform the obligatory prayers five times a day. There is also a small minority held belief that Bodha called animism and Buddhism. Two of these religious groups live in harmony society.

The most ancient Sasak village is the village of Bayan, near the foot of Mount Rinjani is a stronghold Wektu Telu. However, the most frequently visited by tourists is the village of Sade and Rembitan village, near Mataram. Villagers modernisai chose to ignore the outside world and would prefer to continue to preserve their old traditions.

Most of the ethnic Sasak work as farmers, while women are more adept at weaving, producing beautiful Lombok ikat cloth. The house was built in Sade line where the most prominent and distinctive Lombok is a granary built on wooden piles with four hat-shaped roof made ​​of reeds or bulrushes, really unique. Rice entered through an open window. Beruga or ceremonial hall stood on the six pillars and the roof is also made of elephant grass, providing cool atmosphere when the weather is hot and warm on a cold night. Their ancestral home is divided into 3 parts, namely a kitchen, bedroom and living room.

The unique architecture that make different from existence arts of tribe Sasak Indonesia is Granary. Barns are a distinguishing feature of the architecture Sasak tribe. The building was raised on poles in the typical Austronesian and use the roof-shaped "cap" that is not unusual, covered with thatch. Four large pillars supporting the mast beams across the top, a frame, cantilever roof with bamboo rafters lean. The only opening is a small square hole that is located high above the end of the gin-gin, which is the storage of rice crops. Large wooden disc (jelepreng) arranged on top of the pole base to prevent rodents reach the storage of rice.

Dance and drama in Lombok related to cultural identity. Although the Sasak culture influenced Bali and Java but mixed cultures in Lombok is unique and different. The arts of tribe sasak still existence, It is interesting to observe you. Dance during the ceremony one of which is the extension Belek where the most popular. Played two musicians use when dealing with a large drum lines that display Batek military procession is usually held in the city Lingsar. This dance costume Dutch army with wooden rifles.

Islam in the region, using drum tambourine gamelan developed from bronze gamelan yet still retains original bronze gamelan instruments. However gamelan instruments are still widely used throughout the island. In Bayan, once a year there is a celebration called mosque ancient hay Beleq Bayan.

Another event worth watching is Peresehan, local traditions such as the fight between the two men used a long cane and a small square shield made ​​of cowhide. Previously, this activity is a real war but currently only made ​​to entertain tourists. Every year, around February, the celebration was held with the emergence Odor Nyale marine worms along the coast of Lombok which is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. 

Sasak language, especially aksaranya, very close to the script of Java and Bali, both use a script system Ca Ra Ha Na Ka. But in pronunciation, Sasak language closer to Bali. According to ethnologists who collected all the languages ​​in the world, Sasak language is a family of Austronesian Malay-Polynesian, mixed Sunda-Sulawesi and Bali-Sasak.

When observed directly, Sasak language developed in Lombok was very diverse, both dialect and vocabulary. It's very unique and can show many influences in its development. In general, Sasak language can be classified into: Kuto-Kute (North Lombok), Ngeto-Ngete (East Lombok), Meno-Mene (Central Lombok), Ngeno-Ngene (Central Lombok), and Mriak-Mriku (South Lombok) .

Until now famous Lombok interest Sasaknya there are various cultural areas, which is a regional asset that needs to be preserved as a relic of our ancestors. Sasak culture not only belong to Lombok, but has been included into the culture of Indonesia. Here are some cultures that are still evolving in the Sasak tribe. With the existence unique arts Sasak tribe Indonesia and easy access to the island of Lombok Lombok tourism is expected to grow and thrive., Which in turn can improve the lives of the people of Lombok.