West Javaart has uniqueness as a feature of customs
The existence of West Javan art has long been a leader in regional potential since the unmemorable time. Various types of regional arts that were handed over by the ancestors are still preserved today. The culture in the area has always been its identity to be known to the wider community.
All regions in Indonesia must have their own cultures and customs to be highlighted as self-identity. All elements of society also participate so that the diversity of the arts born remains sustainable at all times. In addition to being done to preserve local culture, it can of course be used as an attraction for tourists.
For visitors who come to this region, they are certainly not unknown for a variety of unique performances. Until now , public entertainment is still held to respect customs so it doesn’t fade later. Because the area is very large, it is not surprising that the development of this culture can be known by the people.
Many people are interested in getting to know more about West Javanese art because it has uniqueness. By getting to know the culture of an area, you must have greater respect for the existence of customs that are respected. So the next art list should be used as a reference to have a view of culture.
Veyang Golek art tradition becomes a community party
In ancient times, of course, there was no advanced technology like now in people’s lives in Indonesia. In an attempt to find fun, it is not surprising that different types of performances always perform regional arts. Different instruments can be used and used as much as possible to attract traction from the public.
Various forms of artistic media are still created and performed manually in each performance held . Various stories are also told based on legends told by generations of ancestors depending on culture.
In addition to using stories and legends to enter the show, it seems that there is often humor. This West Javanese art is often used to allow residents to enjoy comedy. Since the past, comedy has often been performed in order to invite laughter to any audience.
Weyang golek, which is actually becoming a distinctive art form, has a shape resembling a small human figure. However, of course, the form of wayang golek is formed according to its character to be diverse during the performance .
Each puppetry as a person who controls wayang naked must have its own wear-related characteristics. So far, some puppets have had great popularity if they can invite traction during performances. Because there is still this art form so far, Wayang Golek will always be a favorite.
Sisingaan is often used as a show for certain traditional events
Continuing with the discussion of other West Javanese arts, it turns out that each event has a certain performance according to its customs. In addition to its goal as a spectacle, it turns out that different arts are implemented in order to preserve culture in society. Following the development of existing art, he is definitely able to provide a unique sensation while enjoying the show.
At this point, it will be explained in detail about the sisingaan, which is also popular all the time. Sisingaan can be found at certain events to clarify someone’s celebration. Residents who have a certain celebration will hold a sissingaan that will be marked as a moment of life.
Usually, the sisingaan is performedn when a boy goes through a period of circumcision or circumcision to celebrate immediately. Circumcision is done once in a lifetime, so many citizens want to hold a special event for their child. The traditional form of the event is usually done by creating a convoy in the form of a stretched lion.
During the convoy process of West Javan art, the child will be raised by an artificial lion’s body. Later, children who have a celebration will be taken around an area near where they live. This is also intended for locals to know that the child has carried out circumcision.
Until now, the tradition of sisingaan is still preserved to mark the moment once in a child’s life . You can also participate to preserve the culture when you have a certain celebration. Thus, no matter how long the form of tradition by the side will never fade from people’s lives.
Angklung Music Art One of the Regional Instruments
Looking at times according to the timeline, regional performance is definitely available in different forms. In the previous discussion, you began to get acquainted with wayang naked and sisingaan as an example. But this time, musical art is also very closely related in West Javan art culture.
Music has always been created so that in the life of locals they can enjoy the sound of songs as a form of fun. At the same time, various musical instruments will be played so that they can form a beautiful sound to enjoy. Many residents think that life without music feels like there is no color of beauty.
When you know the art of music in the West Java region, you are certainly no stranger to Angklung. This type of instrument always appears in citizens ‘ fun to become music. Usually, angklung can be found on gamelan to create a unique sound as musical decoration.
Angklung is made of bamboo arranged in such a way that it can make sounds when vibrating. To play this West Javanese artistic instrument, only a fast-moving hand is needed . Generally speaking, angling instrument players consist of many people at once in order to form different sounds.
Because angklung is a musical instrument, it means that the instrument has a tonal model when played correctly. You can learn angklung and bring the instrument to modern music because it has a distinctive sound. In other words, Angklung has always managed to be preserved in music even in modern times.
Horse clump as a favorite culture and show
Discussing the issue of other folk entertainment, of course, it cannot be separated from the existence of lumps of horses due to its popularity. Basically, the horse clump is a dance that has a unique style of performance. From the past to now, this kind of party has always been sought after and is still sought after by the public.
A West Javan art dance called where lumping consists of many elements suddenly in the representation of hiburan. Starting with the dancer and music player, he has a role to play to make the spectacle more interesting. One of the uniqueness of this traditional event is in the extreme scenes performed by dancers.
Initially, dancers will perform a special ritual like opening the event after the music begins. Within moments, the dancer is obsessed and will perform dangerous scenes at the core of the show.
Usually, the assistant starts giving glass and lamps for the dancer to eat when he is obsessed. Although the scene is very dangerous, the dancer will not suffer the slightest injury during the stage. In fact, logically, it must have the potential to cause danger to the dancer’s body when experiencing possession.
According to local customary beliefs, the science of inconclusiveness is learned by dancers and gains strength when obsessed. Despite this, horses are still popular and able to entertain the public. Thus, the following traditions of West-Javan art from the ancestors will never fade.