Category Archives: Budaya INDONESIA

The Origin and History of Debus Art Attraction Traditions in Indonesia

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according to most historical sources the Debus Banten art began in the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (1532-1570). Debus began to be known in Banten society as a way of spreading Islam. Quoted from various sources, Debus consists of several versions. The second version of Debus comes from the Middle East […]

What is Sasando? Where did it come from? How to play it?

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Sasando is a typical musical instrument from Rote Island which at first glance looks like a guitar. This musical instrument is said to have been used by the people in Rote, East Nusa Tenggara since the 7th century. Sasando has a main part in the form of a long tube made of bamboo. In the […]

What is Kaharingan Belief? Where did the belief come from?

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Kaharingan is the original belief / religion of the Dayak tribe in Kalimantan, when major religions had not yet entered Kalimantan. Kaharingan means to grow or live, as in the term danum kaharingan (water of life). Kaharingan believes in God Almighty (Ranying Hatalla Langit), adopted from generation to generation and lived by the Dayak people […]