Indonesian culture that is very famous abroad

Tuesday 26 April 2022

Indonesia In the eyes of the world is indeed very well known for its enormous cultural diversity, just imagine thousands of islands as well as tribes and customs and it is not clear that each region has its own culture and how proud we are as citizens of Indonesia when we know some regional cultures are very known in foreign countries, as in this post, we will review a little about Javanese culture, which is known to foreign countries, is the pride of Indonesia.

Here are some cultures that are still very popular in Indonesia and abroad, especially on the island of Java.

1. Batik craft

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Batik has indeed been attached to the daily life of the Indonesian people, not only in Java but in parts of the country. Maybe the government has also set it as official clothing, not just traditional or cultural clothes, now this recognition has been determined by the government by setting the national batik day which falls every October 2, although in several other countries there are similarities, but of course the characteristics of typical Indonesian batik are very different, especially the themes or patterns of batik from Java, even this batik has been highly recognized by the world and set by UNESCO in 2009 and is very liked by several heads of state from outside such as Nelson Mamdela and others.

2. Shadow puppets

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Actually wayang does not only come from Java, even in other countries there are many similar and similar, but typical Javanese puppets such as wayang kulit and wayang golek have artistic and artistic values ​​that are much liked by foreigners, some are even famous. dalang as cultural ambassador. Indonesian cultural arts are often invited to fill official state events in several countries out there, so wayang becomes very famous.

3. Indonesian keris

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Who doesn't know the keris, as an Indonesian citizen, you are very familiar with this item. Even since the time of the Kingdom it was used as a symbol of the state or a throne and someone's position. Almost everything in Java must have this cultural heritage, apart from used as a weapon of war In ancient times, the keris also has a very high artistic value, even the makers are special and not just anyone can make it.

4. Angklung art

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Angklung art can indeed be easily found in Java, such as in West Java and others, even now, angklung art is required in elementary and middle schools to be studied as a way to preserve and introduce the millennial generation that existed at that time. There are so many angklung artists and culturalists who have helped preserve a culture that has been recognized by the world and received UNESCO recognition, such as in West Java with the Udjo Saung and several other studios.

5. Gamelan culture from Java

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One of the famous music since ancient times and at that time only existed at state events at major royal events, now gamelan can be one of Indonesian culture that should be proud of, because some foreign countries are special to learn about this one culture, through student exchanges, art and culture exchanges as well as other programs, so that they can be maintained and still exist today such as the local Cianjur culture which still survives and we can still enjoy.

And those are some arts and culture that are very well known in Indonesia and even abroad. It is natural for Indonesian citizens to maintain and preserve their culture.

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