Showing posts with label Tradition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tradition. Show all posts

Saung Angklung Udjo, Bandung

Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) is a piece of the story of how local cultural assets can still survive the pressure of globalization. Founded in 1966 by Udjo Ngalagena and his wife as an art studio and production center Angklung. SAU has now evolved into a cultural tourist attraction in West Java.

Peresean (Stick Fighting), Lombok

Peresean is an ancient martial art that recreates the legend of Princess Mandalika who, rather than see two suitors fight to the death in order to win her hand in marriage, chose to take her own life. Armed with rattan sticks, the fighters attack each other, defending their opponent's blows with a cowhide shield. As well as its historic associations, the fight also serves to ask God for rain for the imminent planting season with the ancient belief being that the more blood spilled, the more rain would follow.

Karapan Sapi [Bull Race]


Karapan is a traditional cow racing from Madura, East Java. Most people Madura assume that karapan not just an annual traditional party. But for them, karapan is a symbol of prestige that can raise the dignity of the people of Madura, because the cows are used to match the games has very good quality and special.

Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan Temple

The Ramayana Ballet is basically a dramatic performance that beautifully tells the story of Ramayana and mainly about Rama who was legendary Hindu king or can also be said as incarnation of god. The dramatic performances tell the story of Rama’s courage.