Angklung

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

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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.

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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.