Unique and distinctive way of playing gamelan xylophone

Monday, April 2, 2012

Denpasar, Bali - Indonesia Rector Art Institute (ISI) Prof Dr I Wayan Rai S.MA rate, artistry xylophone, one of the rare species that are endangered art in Bali has a way of playing that is quite unique and distinctive.


"The uniqueness is able to provide its own color in the midst of the diversity of the island culture and art heritage," said the Rector of ISI Denpasar, Professor Wayan Rai. S in London on Monday.


Commenting on the work of a book titled "Gambang, the precursor of Balinese gamelan music" that I Wayan Sinti dluncurkan MA, He said, xylophone is a classic Balinese gamelan that has a long history in the midst of change and rapid growth.

Type of art Balinese xylophone according to the belief function in accordance with the concept of "village Mawa How To" and "Village Kala Patra", ie the place, time and circumstances.


Wayan Sinti figure known as "dedengkot" kerawitan Bali known as Bali widespread at the local, national, and even internationally.


It was thanks to his ability in the arts kerawitan, reliable and already have the composer produced monumental works.


Through the launch of the book is expected to provide answers to the business and deepening understanding of the art xylophone among young people on the island, please Prof Rai.


Wayan Sinti (69) born in the village of Banjar Dauh Kutuh Ubung Kaja Denpasar Gambang launched a book about 160 pages thick which is equipped with DVD and CD to give understanding to the public in learning about the type of art.


Other works that can be enjoyed by the wider community to the international level, among others Gegitaan Wilet Mayura (1982) and four percussion lelambatan lokarya (1993)

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Borobudur Devotional Poetry In The Poet Of The World

Friday, March 30, 2012

Borobudur, Central Java - Reading poetry by dozens of poets in the world Borobudur 1 to 2 April 2012, the momentum reflection on the exploration of their minds and hearts, said Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the International-Indonesia Forum poet Dorothea Rosa Herliany.

"The reading of the poem may be a way for a poet to contemplate re-exploration of the mind and heart," he said at Borobudur, Magelang regency, Central Java, on Thursday.

Dozens of poets from various countries and cities in Indonesia will read their work at Lumbini Park complex of Borobudur Temple, 1-2 April 2012, the headline "International Poet-Indonesia Forum (FPII). They consisted of 17 foreign poets and 10 in the country.

Their presence in the temple of Borobudur as a series of literary travel to four cities in Indonesia that is Manila (1-3 April 2012), Pekalongan (4-6 April), Malaysia (7-9 April), and Surabaya (10-12 April)

A total of 42 poets who made up 17 came from abroad and another 25 planned for several cities in Indonesia following the event.

Among them were from Germany, the United States, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Macedonia. Indonesia among other poets came from Bali, Bogor, Madura, Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, and Apex.

"The composition of poetry readings in each city, 17 and 10 foreign poets in the country," said Rosa, who is also manager of "The House of Books DuniaTera" Borobudur, Magelang regency it.

He argues, reading their poetry at the Borobudur Temple has significance because it keeps a history and world culture. Borobudur Temple was built in the 8th century, the reign of the dynasty dynasty, established by UNESCO as a heritage of world civilization.

The poets of the world, according to him, a chance to reflect on the history of human civilization is contained in the Borobudur Temple.

In addition, he said, they also enrich each other's experiences through reading his poetry at the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world.

"Of course, they expected to get inspiration from Borobudur to great works of literature they are in the future," said Rosa, who is also the poet's Magelang.

The poets of the world will also be visiting the College of Islamic Boarding School Dormitory (API) Tegalrejo, Mertoyudan Seminary of Magelang Regency, Manila City Museum OHD, and following the People's Arts Festival held by the artists of farmers in the region Gejayan Merbabu in Hamlet, Village Banyusidi, District Magelang.

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