Angklung,
this Sundanese original musical instrument is one of the cultural heritages
that must be preserved. Coming from Kuningan Regency, this musical instrument
made of bamboo has been recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage of
Indonesia. Many unique facts that you may not know about this instrument so
far, and everything will be discussed here
History
of Angklung
There
is no definite record of when exactly angklung was created. But history records
that in the 12th century, this instrument had begun to be used, that is, during
the Sunda Kingdom. This instrument is believed to be the caller of Dewi Sri to
provide fertility for agricultural land. Usually, angklung is made of black
bamboo and bamboo ater with various types of sizes that produce different music.
source : nuscac.net
Angklung is divided into several types, one of which is the tone of angklung music by Daeng Sutigna, a resident of Citangtu, Kuningan who was the first person to create diatonic angklung tones. Because Daeng Sutigna also, angklung can play various types of music, both traditional and modern. Daeng Sutigna also, Kuningan Regency now calls itself Angklung Regency and has been established since 2010.
Types
Of Angklung
Angklung is divided into several types of angklung.
Starting from Angklung Kanekes played by the Baduy community, Angklung Reyog
played in Ponorogo, Angklung Banyuwangi, Angklung Bali, Angklung Dogdog Lojor,
Angklung Gubrak played by the people of Bogor, Angklung Badeng played by the
people of Garut, Angklung Buncis played by the people of Bandung, Angklung
Padaeng which is typical of Kuningan, Angklung Toel, Angklung Sri Murni and
Angklung Sarinade which have a round tone.
How
to Play Angklung
Angklung
technique is played differently. The most widely used technique for playing
angklung is Karulung, which is to shake it to the left and right. The second
way is to check, aka jerk it. And the Tangkep technique, which is similar to
Karulung, but there is one tube that is held in order not to vibrate.
Festivals
Angklung In Kuningan
There
are many Angklung festivals on Java, Banten and many other areas. But what will
soon be held is the Kuningan Angklung Festival, which will be held on August
17, 2018. Kuningan has repeatedly held angklung festivals and is
always crowded with visitors. Not only from Kuningan area itself, but also from
other regions who want to see firsthand the grand event of this traditional
musical instrument.
Usually, when the angklung festival
season arrives, Indonesian train tickets to Cirebon are always sold out.
Therefore, you should prepare yourself for a long time so you don't run out.
And be sure to buy at Traveloka which is already known as a trusted Indonesian
train ticket agent.
Compared
to other lines, the train to Cirebon and then on to Kuningan is the fastest and
most affordable transportation option. With a limited budget, you can enjoy the
thrill of the angklung festival in Kuningan and all the way to other places
that are not less interesting in this area.
ayo lestarikan kebudayaan indonesia lewat angklung
BalasHapusbaguss
BalasHapuswawwwwwwwwwwwwww
BalasHapus