Get to know Angklung, Heritage of Original Sundanese Traditional Music
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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.
Do not know, then do not
love. In order to love this very valuable inheritance, let's get to know
angklung deeper. 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.
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After that, angklung developed into several types. One of them is the
tone of angklung music by Daeng Sutigna, a resident of Citangtu, Kuningan who
was the first person to create diatonic angklung music tones. Also because of
Daeng Sutigna, angklung can play various types of music, both traditional and
modern.
Also because of Daeng
Sutigna, Kuningan Regency now calls itself Angklung Regency and has been
established since 2010.
Types of Angklung
Not only one, but there are
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.
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How to Play Angklung
Different from angklung,
the distinctive sound is also different. Likewise with the technique of playing
it, driven in a different way, the tone will be different.
The most widely used
technique for playing angklung is Karulung, which is to shake it to the left
and right. The second way is with Centok, 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..
Kuningan Angklung Festival
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There are many angklung
festivals that have been held in West Java and Banten, as well as several 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 itself, but also from other regions who want to see firsthand the grand
event of this traditional musical instrument.
Interested in witnessing
this annual festival? You can go to Kuningan by train. The easiest way is to
buy Indonesian train tickets to Cirebon. From here, then you can continue the
trip by mini bus or elf to Kuningan.
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.
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