Category Archives: Indonesian cultures
The Culture of Mutual Cooperation “Gotong Royong” in Indonesian Society
Gotong royong culture is a social activity that is carried out together voluntarily. The culture of working together by the people of Indonesia has been done for a long time, usually this activity is routinely carried out by Indonesian people … Continue reading
Javanese Art Dance, Kuda Lumping
Kuda Lumping or Lumping horse is a traditional art dance that is famous in East Java and Central Java. The horse used is not a real horse but a toy horse made of woven bamboo blades that are arranged in … Continue reading
Kids Jockey Horse Rider “Gayo”, Takengon Central Aceh, Indonesia
Extreme traditions are also found in the western part of the tip of Indonesia. Namely the tradition of horse racing in the highlands “gayo” that has been held for generations every year. This tradition is a cultural heritage that originated … Continue reading
‘Sagi’ Traditional Boxing, Flores Island, East Nusa
There is an extreme tradition in Indonesian society, namely traditional boxing or called ‘Sagi’. This tradition is a cultural heritage that originated from Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara. Not all regions in Flores Island carry out the tradition of boxing … Continue reading
Bantengan Art, East Java
Bantengan art or Bull art is a traditional performing art combined between dance and martial arts as well as magical spells. This art is often found in Batu City, Malang to Mojokerto and Kediri, East Java. This show is usually … Continue reading
Topeng “Ireng” Art, Magelang Central Java
Topeng ‘Ireng’ art is a performance art in the form of traditional dances originating from the slopes of Mount Merapi and Merbabu. This unique dance is often found in Magelang, Central Java, usually performed at folk festivals, cultural events or … Continue reading
Topeng Dance, Bali, Indonesia
Topeng dance is a performing art in the form of dance or drama performances originating from the island of Bali. In her performance, a dancer wears a mask that covers the entire face of the dancer. Mask dance performances are … Continue reading
