Know the 10 Village Tourism Indonesia

A total of ten regions in the ten villages initiated a national tour Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the national tour of 10 villages including the Village Bajiharjo (Gunungkidul), Village Banjarsari (Kulonprogo), Village Kauman (Pekalongan), Dieng Village Kulon (Banjarnegara), Village Karangbanjar (Purbalingga), and Village South Bungus (Kota Padang).

In addition, there Sikek Smart Village (Tanah Datar), the village of Lampulo (Banda Aceh), the village of Karang Tengah (Bantul, and Village Kembangarum (Sleman) and Kampoeng Batik Kauman Pekalongan, Central Java.

Meanwhile, in a separate Head of Department of Transportation, Tourism, and Culture Pekalongan, Doyo Budi Wibowo in Pekalongan, said the region was in the order invitations, (Kampoeng Batik Kauman, red), entry number three, but we do not know how many champions. Because local governments for the enactment Kampoeng Pekalongan Batik Kauman the top 10 national tourist village has a pride and is expected to increase economic surrounding community.

At first Kampoeng Pekalongan Batik Kauman nominated national tourist village with dozens of regions in Indonesia. While this assessment wiasata village elections, he said, one of them based on the use of national funding community empowerment program (PNPM) independent tourism in 2011 and in each local area. And the result of that stage set assessment as the nominee, Kampoeng Batik Kauman declared by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy as a top ten national tourist village.

Typical Balinese Massage Art Popular in Russia

Body treatments and the art of Balinese massage is very popular in Russia, and the people in the country was a fan until the White Bear willing to pay 100 to 400 dollars just to enjoy it.
"SPA Bali again 'a trend' in Russia beat the popularity of the art of massage other nations as 'shiatsu'," said Russian Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun as host of the Indonesian delegation to the "World Media Summit" at Cafe Mania, Moscow, some time ago, which also serves food and beverage offerings flavorful Indonesia, Raja Ampat diataranya cake and ginger.
Ambassador said that Russian citizens who crowded cafe near the Kremlin was generally've been to Bali and Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia or at least are familiar with both traditions, culinary, arts and culture, including the art of Balinese massage.
Currently, according to Djauhari, there are more than 400 workers SPA Bali in Russia spread across major cities such as Moscow, St Petersburg and Vladivostok. Bali SPA industry in Russia evolved since about five years ago and more Indonesian women who work in the tourism sector this.
"It's real massage you know, not the others," the Ambassador said, hastily explained.
Bali SPA Workers officially imported into Russia by the company Sim Krasok memalui licensing coordinate between the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries. Bali SPA heavily promoted by the company in various media such as magazines, newspapers and television.
Even at the international airport Demodevodo plenty of outdoor advertising with a picture of a beautiful woman with a Balinese massage and fitness promises of traditional women of the East.
Women's Empowerment Minister Linda Agum Gumelar last week had met with Indonesian women who work in the tourist industry at the Embassy.
"I strongly support the development of SPA ministers Bali in Russia and advised the workers in this sector in order to maintain the good name of Indonesia," said Ambassador Djauhari.
Head of Information Embassy in Moscow M Aji Surya added that Indonesian workers are generally happy and prosperous because they are protected by the official rules and the Embassy continues to monitor their whereabouts. Every dated August 17, when Indonesia celebrates Independence Day, companies dismiss workers.
"Embassy so crowded by them. Following the flag ceremony, we eat together," said Aji Surya.
A unique, advanced Aji, while diplomats and local staff do not have a sophisticated communications equipment such as iPad or Blackberry, Bali SPA workers are carrying and use. "They looked prosperous and fond of his work send money to Indonesia,

Cupeng antidote Infidelity Southeast Maluku Nobility

These objects are used by the daughter of the king in the kingdom of Ternate, Tidore, Jailol. A cover pudendum, is everyday wear for young girls of the nobility.
Knickers from gold plates is similar to cupeng and Badong was Jempang in Aceh.Southeast Maluku royal heritage artifacts are relics of the past that one of its functions for the antidote affair. So aside as cultural objects, also showed that women have got special attention for a long time.
Cupeng, Badong, and Jempang. The three collections of the National Museum is located in Jakarta, the trio also made of gold.
Cupeng is sort of pants padlocked or locked. This term is known in Aceh. At first cupeng a ceremonial objects used by children little woman. Its function is as a cover sex. Shaped like a heart, and installation tied with threads on the child's abdomen. One of the famous artifacts made from 22 carat gold, measuring 6.5 cm high and 5.8 cm wide.
Gold Cupeng commonly used by respectable people. Artifacts are carved, decorated with motifs tread edges starlings, the middle row floral lotus flower surrounded titled four strands in the form of a rhombus. The middle of the flower was red Jakut bermatakan.
According to old tradition, cupeng should be worn by young girls aged two to five years. Or used when children begin to run until the child begins wearing smart holster itself. They believe, cupeng an antidote to evil spirits. In the first usage, thread worn first granted spells or incantations by a shaman.
Besides Indonesia, cupeng known in Peninsular Malaysia. There called caping. Allegedly, the hat was introduced to Southeast Asia by Indian merchants in the heyday of the kingdom of Srivijaya, from the 7th century until the 12th. In Malaysia the hat is very popular in the north, south, and east coast of Malaysia. While in Indonesia cupeng widely used by people around the east coast of Sumatra Malays, Dayaks, Bugis, Makassar and Aceh.

Badong

Almost similar to cupeng is Badong. Badong is jewelry for women noble or revered figures. Its use cloth placed outside, right in front of the female genitals. Badong is a symbol for women who have married and my husband used when they are fighting or are outside the house. Badong is also used by the hermits or priestess. That is to resist the temptation to be forever not having sex with the opposite sex.
Badong made of gold is found in the Madison area, is likely to come from the Majapahit ke-14/15 century. A unique, Badong surface decorated with the story of Sri Tanjung, a holy woman who was accused of cheating by her husband, Sidapaksa, and then killed. But one day come in handy Goddess Durga Sri Tanjung by providing a "gajamina" (elephant fish) to cross the river of the underworld to heaven as a reward for her chastity.

Jempang

Similar to cupeng and Badong was Jempang. Artifacts found in Gowa, South Sulawesi. Jempang is also a woman's pubic coverings, are everyday clothes for young girls of the nobility. The three artifacts are a relic of the past that one of its functions for the antidote affair. So aside as cultural objects, also showed that women have got special attention for a long time

Takabonerate Ekpedition stringing Visit South Sulawesi 2012

Takabonerate Ekspedition will soon be on the title as an annual event and a series of Visit South Sulawesi 2012 that in his whole 19 to 21 November 2012 in the district Selayar Islands.
Takabonerate consists of several islands to save a million charm and stunning beauty.It is suitable for water sports lovers like DIVING then feel free to visit the Marine Parks Takabonerate therein where the domestic and Abroad distribute Hobby diving.
Head of South Sulawesi Provincial Tourism Jufri Rachmat in his office at the office of Culture and Tourism of South Sulawesi Province (13/11) said Takabonerate Ekspedition this is an annual event which was part of a series of activities Visit South Sulawesi 2012 that will continue into subsequent years and promotion is still a moment.
As we know Takabonerate Marine Park Tourism is still in the stage of the reform process so potential domestic tourists tend to be larger than foreign tourists considering the number of domestic tourists more than overseas.
Related questions when Takabonerate will be further Sail department head who is familiarly called upik is explained if Takabonerate still need a long time to be a Sail like in Malaysia where the requirements to become a Sail the infrastructure must be good, fast and reach.
"Takabonerate can not currently be sail sail because one of the conditions that must be adequate access to infrastructure, while reaching out to current airport Aroepala still needed in addition to the need for reform in the wake of the port so that access to the faster and easier Takabonerate" said department head who is good language this stranger.
There is no target audience but all parties will attempt to evoke the spirit of the people who are around Selayar Islands District to maintain and care for marine resource potential that exists around the Takabonerate Marine Park Tourism.
"We hope there are people there evek domino, improved lifestyle, empowering small and medium businesses how to improve their living standards as trade marine products, how to cultivate mussels into something useful items, repair destination, Allah Insyah Selayar regency and provincial government will build harbor "addedFurther he explained that would make the fort as front office Balearic Islands District Selayar especially Takabonerate consisting of several islands.
Fun Paddle, Family trip, underwater photo contest, cultural performances, competition contains blogs, beach clean action, and the truck cutting campaign will be part of a screen Takabonerate Ekspedition where people who wander merasah called back to serve to Selayar.
The most prominent changes in Takabonerate ekspedition this time of year that will involve a lot of people socializing even more incentive. from last year, the top event will be held at Fort Selayar as front Islands District Office on a screen.

Wealth Culture Architecture Indonesia Potential Travelers Boost Quality

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Mari Elka Pangestu, said the potential of architecture to boost the quality and quantity of tourists visiting Indonesia.
"We must begin to realize the importance of the role of architecture in various aspects of life, in this case it served to increase the quality and quantity of tourists," said the minister in a press statement received here on Monday.
He said, the architecture could be evidence to trace the history and development of the character of the nation's capital.
In addition, he said, also symbolizes the architectural creativity that is a blend of art, culture and technology.
"Kemenparekraf will encourage the preservation of historic buildings, including maintaining the traditional architectural style, local knowledge and the way of life in the past. We will forward the physical and non-physical approach," he said.
For example, a physical approach encourages efforts to create a contemporary design while maintaining the traditional values, the use of local materials, planning, and design.
Meanwhile, for instance through the creation of non-physical events and formulating public policy.
The announcement was made to welcome the event the 15th Asian Congress of Architects in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Mari Pangestu added that with the increasing number of middle class, especially in Indonesia, the need for travel, recreation, and produce a creative work has become a way of life.
Through good planning and design, the architecture can be expected to establish a site into a tourist attraction.
"Kemenparekraf will develop 16 National Tourism Strategic Areas (KSPN) and some creative zone. Creative ideas from the architects are expected to raise these places become a tourist attraction of international competitiveness," he said.
It targets 10 million foreign tourists visited Indonesia in 2014.
As for the tourists target is 255 million trips by spending Rp191, 5 billion.
"We hope that architecture can play a role here as tourists in deciding to come to Indonesia will definitely pay attention to the quality of hotels, resorts, museums, and galleries, including the elements of aesthetics," he said.
With architecture that can meet their expectations, said Mari, it is expected that not only the quantity, but also quality of the tourists who come to rise.
He added that the architecture be one subsector of the creative economy in the future will be directed in order to be better able to improve the quality of life and add value to the welfare of the community.

Indonesia Corruption Perception That culture must be Omitted

Combating corruption is recognized is not easy to do. Because, there are still certain parties who want to be a culture of corruption. CEO and Master Trainer of Inspiration Indonesia The First Licensed Master Trainer, Hingdranata Nikolay, say, the perception created by the corrupt culture of Indonesia considers corruption to be eliminated.
"Corruption is not my culture anyway, so if anyone wants to civilize doing was acceptable. Fact, people should be angry if it (corruption) is considered the culture," said the man who was familiarly called this Hing.
According to Hing, the aim of the corrupt culture wants corruption so that people think corruption is normal and it's okay if you do. "If that is so cultural, so if we did we certainly will not feel guilty. According to me it could be fairness and no one will be embarrassed, even people who do not like it later will not fight corruption," he said.
Hing adds, fight corruption not only to arrest and prosecute them. However, the presumption should be able to fight corruption as a culture of Indonesia. "Why corruption is claimed as the culture, the people of Indonesia should gradually eliminate the sentence and must be eliminated," he continued.
Supposedly, said Hing, Indonesia shame corrupt society. This means that the notion of fairness that corruption must be eliminated. "Because the culture will be run to the national identity which can be very embarrassing," he said.
Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming is also, to encourage people to reject the notion of corruption so cultural. She modeled, which can cause people's beliefs is looking for leaders assert that a culture of corruption in Indonesia. "But if they continue to see leaders of corruption, then shake their belief. Because what the leader is considered a fairness," he explained.
Admittedly Hing, corruption are the things done by some people who want this so culture. Thus, those who cultivate. Hing illustrate, if a linguist, it will be another story if there are some people who do, and cultivate corruption. But, people do not accept it as a culture. "If our people had that attitude then the criminals would be embarrassed," he said.
Currently an important and a priority is to dare to talk to everyone if corruption is not at all included in the Indonesian culture. "Basically, our society must begin perceived that corruption was not our culture. Later that corruption would be embarrassed because a culture of Indonesia. So he can not be considered if the corrupt people of Indonesia,"

Hundreds of Bahasa Indonesia Endangered Areas

Today there are hundreds of regional languages ​​threatened with extinction. Therefore, the condition kebahasan require a serious and sustained order languages ​​still exist and are capable of supporting the cultural life of the region.
Regional languages ​​in danger of extinction due to the number of speakers a bit and only used by the older generation. In fact, the language of ethnicity in Indonesia there are speakers tingga few people, "explained Deputy Minister of Education and Culture Cultural field, while opening Wiendu Nuryanti Language Diversity Forum Asia-Europe Meeting Language Diversity Forum (ASEM) in Jakarta, Tuesday (4/9) .
According to him, such as speakers of 26 languages ​​in Sumatra, 10 languages ​​in Java and Bali, 55 languages ​​in Kalimantan, Sulawesi 58 languages, 11 language in NTB, NTT 49 languages, 51 languages ​​and 207 in Maluku languages ​​in Papua. For example, language Lengilu, Hoti language, the language of Piru, Hukumina language, language Hulung, Bonerif languages ​​and language speakers Woria it just left less than 10 people.
Therefore, further Wiendu, government efforts and ASEM forum to anticipate this problem by performing the language kondifikasi so hopefully in the future they can be enjoyed by future generations.
Other efforts being undertaken by the government of Indonesia is through the assessment, development and preservation. In the assessment process, the light Wiendu, has made mapping and identified 514 languages. In addition, the government is conducting documenting vernacular literacy and documenting folklore,? Augment
From the research that has been made known Indonesia has more than 743 languages. Of that number, 442 languages ​​have been mapped by the Development and Language Development.
He emphasized that it was likely that the number of languages, it will continue to grow because until now the research is ongoing and not yet completed. As ethnic languages ​​in other countries, the survival of regional languages ​​in Indonesia were also different, both in terms of survival and the number of speakers.
This means that among the regional languages ​​in Indonesia, there are regional language vitality (vitality) is still last a long time because it is supported by a large number of speakers.
However, there are also regional languages ​​that are threatened with extinction due to the number of speakers a bit and only used by the older generation, even in Indonesia ethnic language speakers a bit and only used by the older generation.
Director of Intra-Regional Cooperation America and Europe, Dewi M. Kusumaastuti stated there are 2034 languages ​​in Asia and 209 in European languages. This makes the Asia-Europe is home to 34 percent of the approximately 6,500 languages ​​in the world.
"However, although relatively little diversity, European languages ​​have spread around the world and used by a large population of mainly English, French and Spanish," he said.
With such a diversity of languages, may feel sad when I heard about half of these languages ​​are endangered expected in the future, he said.
When the countries of the world are increasingly connected to each other, some regional languages ​​marginalized by a commonly understood language for ease of trade and economic development. "Many countries tend to use language that is widely understood in inetrnasional market access and business center so that it can have a negative impact on the development of linguistic diversity in the country,"

Her colonized Indonesia Culture

Indonesia is a big country rich in heritage (heritage). Both natural heritage (natural heritage) and culture (cultural heritage). Natural heritage is the wealth that is in nature such as flora, fauna, and the environment. While cultural heritage can be divided into two parts. Namely physical and nonphysical.
Physical Culture is the result of human creation embodied in physical form. Cultures were categorized in physical culture among other artifacts, traditional houses, and technology. Intangible culture is a culture in the form of human actions and ideas. Such as language, dance, folklore,
Now many Indonesian heritage at risk. Threats can come from natural disasters, development, and stealing or claiming as recently done Malaysia for nine gondang culture and tor-tor which is being discussed at this time. In this paper we will discuss the threat of the claimant culture by outsiders.

Urgency Cultural Advocacy and Claims Culture

Advocacy is a simple culture movements and actions that try to defend, protect, and sustain a culture that is undergoing extinction and threats.
Cultural advocacy movement should cover the physical and non-physical culture. Today, the dominant cultural advocacy movement and is too focused on physical objects that are almost extinct, as is often done by a heritage organization.
With the current developments, cultural advocates have should be directed to the non-physical culture. It is associated with this claim Indonesian culture by Malaysia.
Claiming that occur related to the political and economic and cultural. Politically, claiming it could be said to be a hard slap against Indonesia. Indonesia continues cheated. Governments and citizens are always full of anger when events such as this.
In fact, it has already happened with the mode and pattern of more or less the same. For example, claiming the art reog, rendang, and songs by the Malaysian Malay. So the question is, what government before claiming cultural heritage that happen?

    Malaysia is currently being intensively incessant bring foreign tourists from outside. So naturally if they try to enrich them with a diversity of ethnic cultures that live there. One of them ethnic Mandailing that since the 19th century is alive and thriving there. They've got a good bargaining position in Malaysia. So, they began to show their identity and existence kemaindailingan and was accommodated by the government of Malaysia. If the Indonesian government ngurusi what?

Reflection

    Under these conditions, the Indonesian people should not start now silent and still. But that does not mean we are misguided and dark eyes directly accused who claimed that'' brazen''.
In cultural theory no such thing as cultural diffusion. Diffusion of culture in the form of the spread of cultural elements. This element continues to be absorbed by the people who receive then formed a new version of the culture. So is the tor-tor and gondang nine claimed to be part of their culture.
Cultural heritage is one that is recognized and protected by the UN Convention relating to the issues of economic, social and cultural rights in accordance with Article 15, paragraph 2; States Parties to the present Convention shall preserve, develop, and disseminate knowledge and culture. The Government of Indonesia has made the process of ratification of the content of socio-economic rights and culture. So by itself the government has an obligation to implement it.
Politically, the government is obliged to'' protect'' the entire country of Indonesia which not only regulate, but also consistently implemented.
Now the question is, how much of the survey and inventory of the cultural heritage of Indonesia which was then submitted to UNESCO. Many of Indonesia's cultural heritage is now forgotten. State only pay attention to the cultural heritage of great value, but close your eyes in protecting cultural heritage at the local community level. That is why in the end a lot of our cultural heritage endangered missing.

    If this continues, only a matter of time indigenous Indonesian culture is claimed to be owned. Some cases of dispute with Malaysia on the issue of songs, dances, and so suggests the government is not seriously deal with the problem of cultural heritage in this country.

    Indonesia as a country and a great nation should swiftly respond to the times and the pressure from the outside. Currently legality and law upheld and culture no longer be a mere cultural identity, but also to be a resource that could improve the economy of a nation. Therefore, the government should revitalize local culture and cultural rescue. Starting from the inventory of the physical and nonphysical culture.

    Indigenous Indonesian culture should be listed as made in Indonesia is not made in foreign. Where, the economic aspects of the use of purposes outside of Indonesia could be used to increase the income of local cultural origin. And do not forget to register to IPR international version so that the legitimacy of international law in the protection of the culture.

    Unilateral claims by Malaysia against Indonesia some cultures like gondang nine and tor tor is a repeated warning against Indonesia. We are obliged to maintain and preserve our own culture. But if the government is too busy, we as citizens of this country that feels it has not always wait for the government too much'''' kerjaanya it.
We have to really love the people and the country. How do we want to protect our culture, if only regional dances and songs have been lazy we see and hear. Traditional food forgotten. Ashamed to speak the local language, and were hanging out and cool if it is stylish exterior style.
Where are you taking our cultural heritage. If not we as citizens and government as state officials, who else is protecting and caring culture. It is time we articulated hand with saving the cultural heritage that we have for our children and grandchildren.

Gambang Kromong

A traditional Betawi orchestra which is a blend of gamelan orchestras, Western music with patterned Chinese pentatonic tones. This orchestra is closely related to the Chinese community Betawi, especially Chinese Peranakan and popular in the 1930's. Kromong gamelan instruments on xylophone consists of: wooden xylophone, a set of five tones bonang called kromong, two stringed instrument such as fiddle, with a resonator made of coconut shell and a mini called ohyan gihyan, diatonic tunings blown flute transverse, kenong and drum. While the musical instruments from the West include the trumpet, guitar, violin, and saxophone.
Around 1937 the orchestra-orchestral xylophone kromong reached peak popularity, one of the famous xylophone Kromong Ngo Hong Lao, with players consisting of all the Chinese people. Musical instruments in the orchestra is considered the most complete, consisting of the following tools: a wooden xylophone; kromong set; Chinese fiddle four different sizes; stringed stringed instrument called Sam Hian; an bangsing bamboo, two pieces of equipment cengceng type called Ningnong; pair of Pan, the two pieces of wood together to give congregation dilagakan (tempo). Scales were used, such as the barrel is not slendro gamelan Javanese, Sundanese or Balinese, but typical Chinese mode, which in his native country formerly Che Tshi scales, like that heard on gambang.Susunan kromongnya pots are as follows: (A ) (G) (E) (D) (C) (D) (E) (C) (G) (A)
As for the so-called "Chinese fiddle ', a big size called su kong, according to the barrel-dawainya strings, which mimics the tone and tone kong su. Fiddle with medium size called hoo day, because strings-hoo dawainya tuned according to the tone and the tone of the day. Smallest fiddle called a kong hian, according to mimic the sound of the barrel Chinese tones. Trigon which have a size slightly larger than a hian kong, is named tee hian, a barrel similar to a hian kong barrel.
Sam Hian is a stringed instrument that is played by plucked like playing the guitar, and the instrument plays the melody line (nuclear melody) in the orchestra. Third dawainya tuned tone with notation as such, when the orchestra plays xylophone Kromong typical Chinese songs called Pat FEM, it is also used in the form of additional brass flute, the propagators sosa and cai in (siao sona). The first time appeared in Batavia, was just named xylophone orchestra. Since the beginning of the 20th century, began to use additional instruments, namely bonang or kromong, so the orchestra is called xylophone Kromong. In those days almost every region in the Betawi have Kromong Xylophone orchestra, and even spread to areas Jatinegara, Falkirk, Bekasi, Cibinong, Bogar, Sukabumi, Tangerang, and Serang.
For wealthy Chinese, boss-boss or babah-babah in the "Batavia Centrum", it is a custom and tradition, to enliven their various parties and their celebrations, calling bevy kromong xylophone to play. For example, a wedding, it's not perfect if you do not call the orchestra as it was into the party. Music and singing to the accompaniment of xylophone kromong is common also felt not enough acid salts, if not accompanied by drinking wine, brandy or alcohol. Musicians consists of Betawi people or Chinese.
In the traditional celebration of the Chinese nation, the Cap Go Meh not forget enlivened with xylophone Kromong. Repertoire xylophone Kromong very well known by the public audience, among others: Broken Dishes, Duri Apex, Chief Writing, Go Girl Nio, Thio Kong len, Engko the Baba, and others. Additionally kromong xylophone, usually accompanied by the play-play, such as: Pitung, Pitung robber Betawi, Bonceng friend, Angkri Hanged, and others.The song is the famous xylophone Kromong Jali-Jali. While the song kind of pride xylophone Kromong lullabies, entitled ovaries-the ovaries. This orchestra has a repertoire of original in Chinese, called Phobin songs. Because the singers mostly made up of aboriginal women, the repertoire Phobin not sung, but played as a "gending" (instrumental). It's not because these compositions are inherently gending, because many of them really are "Lied" or vocal track for the song. Among the songs pobin is: Say Soe Hwee Bin (Joo Su Say's back), Kim Hoa Tjoen (Kim Hoa flower growing), Bouw Pek Tan (Bow Tan nan white flowers), Kong Djie Lok, Djien Kwie Hwee (return the return of a hero named Siek Jin Kwie).In ancient times, the Dutch East Indies era orchestras-orchestral xylophone Kromong who is Chinese-Indonesian, it often does not have a female vocalist that can sing-songstress Po-po-bin-bin in Chinese. That's why the song was played in instrumental only, but most had to sing, because it is a vocal melodies. Indonesian language songs played by the orchestra Xylophone Kromong song is adored flowers and figures, such as Break-plate, Duri Apex, Chief Writing, Co Nio Girl, Tion Kong In, Engko the Baba, and besides the story of past events, for example Bonceng Dude, stories Pitung robber Betawi, Angkri story Hanged in Betawi. As one of the popular lullaby that time was the ovaries-the ovaries.Kromong xylophone as a collection of harmonious musical blend of elements from native Chinese elements. Xylophone Orchestra Kromong not be separated from the service Nie Kong Hoe, a musician and leader of the group in mid-eighteenth-century Chinese in Jakarta. Top prakarsanyalah, merging musical instruments commonly found in gamelan (slendro and selendro) coupled with musical instruments coming from China. In times past, the orchestra Xylophone Kromong only owned by babah-babah peranakan living around Tangerang, Bekasi and Jakarta. In addition to accompany the song, Xylophone Kromong commonly used for the dance accompanist Cokek social dance, dance performances and theater Lenong new creations.
Xylophone Kromong been considered as Betawi music, but it is actually a strong mixing with Chinese music, introduced by the Chinese fort that still reside behind the Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Cengkareng, Banten province.
The castle is a popular Chinese term for the Peranakan (Kiaw zinc), the offspring of the result of mixing between men China (sin kheh) and female (housekeeper) in the Teluk Naga, Tangerang, Banten. Mixing it makes the skin color is different from the Chinese fort Chinese people in general. Their eyes narrow, but the color of his skin tan.
Moreover, in contrast with some other Chinese who can speak Hokkien, the Chinese people are generally only able Fortress Malay. Perhaps the housekeeper would rather teach their children to the local language rather than submit to the husband's background.
Culture that was born from the process of acculturation-"mingling with the cultural traditions of China's domestic culture-" the uniqueness of the community is what makes China Citadel. One of them looked at kromong xylophone music is very popular in this area.
Xylophone KromongIf popular music trying to build a pop culture and ideal for society, xylophone music kromong express trip to the uniqueness of the local culture in them. Xylophone kromong identical to the Chinese is the result of a combination Fortress Betawi music and Chinese music instruments, sometimes with European instruments.
Currently, xylophone kromong owned by two groups of people, namely the Peranakan community (result intermarriage between Chinese and indigenous) and the Betawi people. Peranakan community or Betawi generally reside in the same area and share the same Betawi Malay accent.

cultural indonesia

The culture  of Indonesia  has been shaped by long interaction between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences. Indonesia  is centrally-located along ancient trading routes between the Far East and the Middle East, resulting in many cultural practices being strongly influenced by a multitude of religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam and Christianity, all strong in the major trading cities. The result is a complex cultural mixture very different from the original indigenous cultures.

Examples of cultural fusion include the fusion of Islam with Hindu in Javanese Abangan belief, the fusion of Hinduism, Buddhism and animism in Bodha, and the fusion of Hinduism and animism in Kaharingan; others could be cited.

Indonesian art-forms express this cultural mix. Wayang, traditional theater-performed puppet shows, were a medium in the spread of Hinduism and Islam amongst Javan villagers. Both Javanese and Balinese dances have stories about ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms, while Islamic art forms and architecture are present in Sumatra, especially in the Minangkabau and Aceh regions. Traditional art, music and sport are combined in a martial art form called Pencak Silat.

Western culture has greatly influenced Indonesia in science, technology and modern entertainment such as television shows, film and music, as well as political system and issues. India has notably influenced Indonesian songs and movies. A popular type of song is the Indian-rhythmical dangdut, which is often mixed with Arab and Malay folk music.

Despite the influences of foreign culture, some remote Indonesian regions still preserve uniquely indigenous culture. Indigenous ethnic groups Mentawai, Asmat, Dani, Dayak, Toraja and many others are still practicing their ethnic rituals, customs and wearing traditional clothes.

music.

Indonesia is home to various styles of music, with those from the islands of Java, Sumatra  and Bali being frequently recorded. The traditional music of central and East Java and Bali is the gamelan.

On June 29, 1965, Koes Plus, a leading Indonesian pop group in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, was imprisoned in Glodok, West Jakarta, for playing Western-style music. After the resignation of President Sukarno, the law was rescinded, and in the 1970s the Glodok prison was dismantled and replaced with a large shopping mall.

Kroncong is a musical genre that uses guitars and ukulele as the main musical instruments. This genre had its roots in Portugal and was introduced by Portuguese traders in the 15th century. There is a traditional Keroncong Tugu music group in North Jakarta and other traditional Keroncong music groups in Maluku, with strong Portuguese influences. This music genre was popular in the first half of the 20th century; a contemporary form of Kroncong is called Pop Kroncong.

Angklung musical orchestra, native of West Java, received international recognition as UNESCO has listed the traditional West Java musical instrument made from bamboo in the list of intangible cultural heritage.
The soft Sasando music from the province of East Nusa Tenggara in West Timor is completely different. Sasando uses an instrument made from a split leaf of the Lontar palm (Borassus flabellifer), which bears some resemblance to a harp.

  dance. 

 Indonesian dance reflects the diversity of culture from ethnic groups that composed the nation of Indonesia. Austronesian roots and Melanesian tribal dance forms are visible, and influences ranging from neighboring Asian countries; such as India, China, and Middle East to European western styles through colonization. Each ethnic group has their own distinct dances; makes total dances in Indonesia are more than 3000 Indonesian original dances. However, the dances of Indonesia can be divided into three eras; the Prehistoric Era, the Hindu/Buddhist Era and the Era of Islam, and into two genres; court dance and folk dance.

There is a continuum in the traditional dances depicting episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata from India, ranging through Thailand, all the way to Bali. There is a marked difference, though, between the highly stylized dances of the courts of Yogyakarta and Surakarta and their popular variations. While the court dances are promoted and even performed internationally, the popular forms of dance art and drama must largely be discovered locally.

During the last few years, Saman from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam has become rather popular and is often portrayed on TV. Reog Ponorogo is also a dance that originated from the district Ponorogo, East Java, which is a visualization of the legendary story Wengker kingdom and the kingdom of Kediri.

A popular line dance called Poco-poco was originated in Indonesia and also popular in Malaysia, but at early April 2011 Malaysian Islamic clerics ban poco-poco dance for Muslims due to they believe it is traditionally a Christian dance and that its steps make the sign of the cross.

Drama and theatre.

Wayang, the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese shadow puppet theatre shows display several mythological legends such as Ramayana  and Mahabharata, and many more. Wayang Orang is Javanese traditional dance drama based on wayang stories. Various Balinese dance drama also can be included within traditional form of Indonesian drama. Another form of local drama is Javanese Ludruk and Ketoprak, Sundanese Sandiwara, and Betawi Lenong. All of these drama incorporated humor and jest, often involving audiences in their performance.

Randai is a folk theatre tradition of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, usually performed for traditional ceremonies and festivals. It incorporates music, singing, dance, drama and the silat martial art, with performances often based on semi-historical Minangkabau legends and love story.

Modern performing art also developed in Indonesia with their distinct style of drama. Notable theatre, dance, and drama troupe such as Teater Koma are gain popularity in Indonesia as their drama often portray social and political satire of Indonesian society.

Martial Art.

 The art of silat was created and firstly developedin the islands of Java and Sumatra. It is an art for survival and practiced throughout Indonesian archipelago. Centuries of tribal wars in Indonesian history had shaped silat as it was used by the ancient warriors of Indonesia. Silat was used to determine the rank and position in old Indonesian kingdoms.

Contacts with Indians and Chinese was further enriched silat. Silat reached areas beyond Indonesia mainly through diaspora of Indonesian people. People from various regions like Aceh, Minangkabau, Riau, Bugis, Makassar, Java, Banjar, etc. moved into and settled in Malay Peninsula and other islands. They brought silat and passed it down to their descendants. The Indonesian of half-Dutch descent are also credited as the first to brought the art into Europe.

Silat was used by Indonesian freedom fighters during their struggle against the Dutch colonists. Unfortunately after Indonesia achieving their independence, silat became less popular among Indonesian youth compare to foreign martial arts like Karate and Taekwondo. This probably because silat was not taught openly and only passed down among blood relatives, the other reason is the lack of media portrayal of the art.

Efforts have been made in recent years to introduce and reintroduce the beauty of silat to Indonesian youth and the world. Exhibitions and promotions by individuals as well as state-sponsored groups helped the growing of silat's popularity, particularly in Europe and United States. Indonesian 2009 Silat movie Merantau is one of Indonesian efforts to introduce silat to international scene.

Another martial art from Indonesia is Tarung Derajat. It is a modern combat system created by Haji Ahmad Drajat based on his experience as a street fighter. Tarung Drajat has been acknowledge as a national sport by KONI in 1998 and is now using by Indonesian Army as part of their basic training.