Get to know Angklung,
Heritage of Original Sundanese Traditional Music
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.
Angklung History
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
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. Because Daeng Sutigna also, angklung can
play various types of music, both traditional and modern.
Because Daeng Sutigna also,
Kuningan Regency now calls itself Angklung Regency and has been established
since 2010.
Angklung type
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.
source: kata.co.id
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 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.
Kuningan Angklung Festival
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 area 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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