PENCAK SILAT "CIKALONG"

Martial arts from Cianjur

Origin
Cianjur is a district that is administratively included in West Java. There, precisely in the area Cikalong there is a martial art called "Pencak Silat Cikalong". Name of the martial arts that is closely associated with one of its citizens, Raden Jayaperbata which became known as Haji Ibrahim. He is the person who first introduced the martial arts. Because he came from or residing in Cikalong, the martial arts he created called "Pencak Silat Cikalong".


That said, when it (his day) martial arts is one of the traditional games that are favored by the authorities of Cianjur. In fact, an obligation for them to learn, including Raden Haji Ibrahim. When it was learned that a lot of martial arts because of Abah end of a flow Cimande (martial arts teacher Cimande) can beat the champ of Macao in the Dalem Noh. Raden Haji Ibrahim himself is a person who is not satisfied with what they have. Although he studied martial arts Cimande, he always wants to increase the knowledge of the martial arts. That said, he has been studying martial arts at 17 universities. However, not satisfied until one day he went to Batavia (Jakarta) and studied martial arts there. In Batavia, he not only studied with a teacher but there are three persons, namely:Bang Mahkrup, Bang Kari and Bang Madi. It made the martial arts that have higher and higher. In fact, it can be said to be perfect. However, there is one thing that always bothered him, that is, from a variety of martial arts he had learned it all on attack and kill the opponent. And, it does not comply with humanity. Moreover, given his position as a cleric. For that, armed with martial arts under his rule, he tried to engineer to create the nature of martial arts for self defense and friendship. The result is a martial art as mentioned above, the martial arts Cikalong.


Pencak Silat moves Cikalong
To be able to do martial arts moves Cikalong well, then there are three things that need to be addressed: (1) position, time, equipment, range, movement, and the target must be true and correct, (2) trying to get close to the opponent; and (3) motion to stay away. For more details, the following is a description of the three things that need attention. First, position, time, equipment, range, movement, and the target must be true and correct. Because, if it is not true and correct result was not optimal (not as desired). Second, basic martial arts is a game Cikalong taste by using or distributing of attrition. To be able to execute it properly, then the fighter must try as close as possible Cikalong (attached) to the opponent. Because it is so, then the martial arts known Cikalong some terms, such as: ameng tampelan, usic-tatapelan or harassment. Type of power depends on the sense of many kinds of power and usability. Thus, it can be from the base of the arms, feet, fingers and other limbs. Beatings for example, in the other traditional martial arts (silat than Cikalong) normally power is charged at the beginning of a beating, so that if missed (not on target) the batter will be blown away by his own strength. However, in the arts Cikalong power does not begin at the beginning of a beating, but at the time of the target. If the blow was blocked by the opponent, then quickly pulled back personnel and discharged (as before). Third, any pressure felt by Cikalong fighters should be neutralized as quickly as possible (usually a reflex because it has mastered the flavors). For the record, the martial arts Cikalong no ibing on Disabled (martial arts game is just a cover). However, immediately contain the nature of martial arts is compact and agile. Therefore, it is not in tune with martial drums. Thus, if the fighters have to do ibing, then it does is ngibing ibing Cimande martial. Accordingly, Team Culture Section, Department of Education and Culture Cianjur (2002) says that the current Cikalong ibing is actually just not part of the original martial arts Cikalong. And, this condition often leading to misunderstandings.


Function and Cultural Values
Function of martial arts known as Cikalong this is as well as martial arts and health. Meanwhile, the values ​​contained in it include: patience, accuracy and agility. Reflected in the value of patience is certainly a sense of mastery does not come by itself, but must be learned immediately persistent and full of patience. Values ​​reflected the precision and agility when it should perform movements that are true and correct.


This Adult conditions
In the past, martial Cikalong many fans, especially among young children. However, there is a tendency nowadays is becoming obsolete. This was reflected by the rare appearance in a variety of activities, both in the context of an individual event, the community and to commemorate the great days of national (17 Agustusan). One contributing factor is the reluctance to mempejarinya younger generation, while the pesilatnya, especially the teachers, the elderly. In fact, some of them had died. Generally, the younger generation prefer games or arts and other more easily learned.

KUDA RENGGONG

Sundanese traditional arts community

origin
Kuda renggong or (Renggong horse) is a typical art Sundanese (West Java), which displays 1-4 horses that can be danced to the music. On top of these horses usually sits a newly circumcised boy or a public figure. The word metathesis of ronggeng Renggong is the meaning of dance movement with rhythmic swing (foot steps) followed by movement of the head and neck.


Art Renggong horse or horses previously called "Igel" because it could "ngigel" or (dancing) is said to grow and expand in the community Cikurubuk Village, District Two fruit, Sumedang District. At that time (around 1880's) there was a boy named Sipan is the habit of observing the behavior of his own horses called the Cengek and the Dengkek. From his observations, he concluded that the horse can be trained to follow the movements desired by humans.


Subsequently, he began to train the Cengek and the Dengkek to perform movements such as running transversely (adean), motion run to the edge like a chicken in heat (beger), short but rapid steps (torolong), walking quickly (derep or jogrog), leg movements such as half-running (dog running away), and the rapid motion of the front foot and simultaneously (gallop) like an ordinary motion carried by a racehorse. Methods used to train the horse to want to perform these movements is to hold the reins of a horse and whip back to the music that is played. Exercises performed for three consecutive months until the horse becomes accustomed to hear the musical accompaniment and every dance he would by itself.

Seeing the success of Sipan in training his horses 'ngarenggong' or (dancing) makes Aria Surya Atmadja Prince, who was serving as regent Sumedang be interested and instructed him to train his horses imported directly from the island of Sumbawa. And, of training horses owned by Prince Aryan Surya Atmadja Sipan is finally known as the creator of art Renggong horse.

In subsequent developments, horse art Renggong not only spread to other areas in the District of Sumedang, but also to other districts in West Java, such as Bandung and Purwakarta District. Apart from spreading to some areas, this art is also experiencing growth, both in quality and waditra game and the songs are played. In the District of Sumedang quality horse games Renggong measured by the standards of Sumedang Horse Association (MCC) which is divided into three classes, namely: (1) good quality horses and was a champion in horse festival Renggong district level, (2) the quality of horses mid level (quality market / market orders yet), and (3) horse Renggong are still learning (new horse).

player

Renggong horse players generally are men who are members of a group consisting of: a group leader (the trigger), some players waditra, and one or two player martial arts. These players are the ones who have special skills, in both dancing and playing waditra. Specific skills that need to be owned by any player because in a show horse that is collective Renggong needed a solid team for all the dance moves that can be played in tune with the music played by the players waditra.

Venue and Equipment Gaming

Renggong horse art is generally shown at the event: circumcision, welcoming great room, the village chief's inauguration, independence day celebrations and so forth. Usually carried out during the day and around the village. The duration of a horse staging Renggong usually takes a long time, depending on whether or not kampung area who will be surrounded.

Equipment used in the horse game Renggong are: (1) one to four horses that have been trained and equipment consisting of: between (a place to sit or equestrian equipment), seser (bandage a horse's head), sanggawedi (footrests for riders ), apis tail (retaining strap connected between the base of the tail of a horse), eles (rope wheel horse), kadali (iron that is placed on the horse's mouth to tie the reins), ebeg (decoration between), sebrak (the layer below the sidelines in order to horseback no cuts / abrasions), and horse (belt strapped to the abdomen as a brace between horses that are not easily separated from the back of a horse), (2) a set waditra consisting of: two large drums (drums and percussion children ovaries) , a trumpet, two percussion rack (bonang), a bajidor, two gongs (large and small), a set of kecrek, Genjring, and fly or trays, and (3) fashion Renggong horse players that can be divided into two parts, namely fashion interpreter pengrawit (wiyaga) and fashion players silat (pengatik). Clothing pengrawit interpreter consists of: dress blue uniforms and berstrip white long sleeves, long pants, headgear iket loher, and sandals. While fashion silat players comprising: pangsi black pants, headgear iket loher, and red cloth belt.

Horse show Renggong

WAYANG GOLEK

Traditional art puppet show

Wayang Golek or (Puppet show) is one of the typical art Sunda land. In general, the puppet show is traditionally made by the inhabitants of certain villages in West Java.
Puppet show is currently more dominant as folk art performances, which have functions that are relevant to the needs of the society, both spiritual and material needs. This way we can see from some of the activities in the community such as when there is celebration, a good celebration (party festivity) in order circumcisions, weddings and other gigs sometimes accompanied by a puppet show.

In addition, because of its authenticity puppet show is also often used as a sufenir / keepsake typical Sunda land.

 Puppet is a form of folk theater is very popular. People often connect the word "puppet" with a "shadow", as seen from a puppet show put on screen, where images appear. In West Java, in addition to shadow puppets, the most popular puppet show. With regard to the puppet show, there are two kinds of them puppet show flat (crew cut) and the puppet show existing prototypes in the Sunda region. Unless wayang wong, of all the puppets were played by a puppeteer as a leader who once sang suluk show, voicing Antawacana, set the gamelan set of songs and others.

Prices are relatively cheap puppet show, the range is determined by the precision of carving / degree of difficulty in manufacturing the raw material as well. Mang declined Iin one of the local craftsmen Rancakalong marionette puppets, Sumedang, to puppet with a detail that is not too complicated, he could finish 3-4 puppets fruit a day, while for the puppet with the detail / high quality it can take 3-4 days to complete a puppet.
In general, puppets made ​​of wood albasia marketed with a range of Rp. 15,000 / unit complete with clothing and accessories. While the puppet is better quality by using mahogany wood etc.. marketed at a price of Rp. 40 000 s / d Rp. 150,000 / unit.

As generally puppets storyline, the puppet shows are also usually have a good play-play and carangan strain derived from the Ramayana and Mahabharata with Sundanese Sundanese gamelan accompaniment (salendro), which consists of two saron, a Pekinese, a selentem, one device boning, boning rincik one device, one device kenong, a pair of gongs (kempul and goong), coupled with a set of drums (a drum and three kulanter Goon), xylophone and fiddle.
Since the 1920s, during the puppet show accompanied by sinden. Sinden popularity at that time was so high that beat the mastermind behind the popularity of the puppet show itself, especially when his time Upit Sarimanah and Titim Patimah around the 1960's.
In the puppet show, play that was performed was the play carangan usual. Only an occasional strain of the play was performed. It was as a measure of intelligence the puppeteers create a good story and interesting carangan. Some of the famous puppet puppeteer them Tarkim, RU Partasuanda, Abeng Sunarya, either Tirayana, Apek, Asep Sunandar Sunarya, Cecelia Supriadi etc..

SINGO WULUNG

Singo Wulung Art Bondowoso

Singo Art Parade dance is a traditional art of Bondowoso. Art was originally invented by a man named Singo, of Blambangan and has a wife from the village Blimbing.
Singo and his wife are public figures who helped build the village Blimbing. Top mark devotion, the society appointed mayor Blimbing. From there also the beginning of the creation of Singo Parade dance comes from, because the dance is always performed during the ceremony Blimbing Value Village.
Singo Art Parade is a blend of dance, masks and ojung usually as a tradition to ask for the coming rains. Koloborasi art is packaged in the form of dance performances. Singo dance master played by two people and accompanied by a special traditional music, using the figure (Singo) or white lion as the main icon of this art.


Singo Wulung art tradition that was born in the village of Carambola, District Klabang, Bondowoso, finally able to scent the Bondowoso. In East Java Travel Award 2008 ceremony held at the Grand Hotel Mercure Surabaya Mirama Friday night (24/10), a tradition that Wulung Singo Ceremony usually held every year before the month of Ramadan in the village of Carambola, carried off the champion of the category of cultural attractions.
Travel Award Competition titled the 2008 East Java East Java provincial government held the Tourism Office in cooperation with JTV Surabaya.


To Erje, Kadis Tourism, Arts Culture Youth Sports Drs Urip Basuki expressed his delight. According to him, Singo Wulung ceremonial tradition is original art Bondowoso. "We hope the public is increasingly recognized Bondowoso East Java and Indonesia. We also hope foreign tourists come to see the ceremonies Bondowoso to Singo Wulung from the village of Carambola, District Klabang this, "he said.
Urip added that since last February, the jury of the East Java provincial government and the JTV crew have been following the development of artistic traditions that had been shown Singo Wulung Bondowoso regency.
"We invite the jury or the assessment team to come to the village of Carambola. They can see and assess the implementation of Singo Wulung ceremonies in person, "he said.
In fact, continued Urip, the judges had followed the traditional ceremony held in the month of Ramadhan before Ramadan. "Indeed, it has become a tradition for residents of the village held a ceremony with leatherback clean village before the month of Ramadan in Sha'ban," he said. All citizens of Carambola, he said, when the ceremony tumplek tin. In the event appear to be dancing Singo Wulung the embodiment of the clearing Mbah Singo village of Carambola, "he said.

Apparently, the choice of making art Singo Bondowoso regency Wulung as Bondowoso cultural attractions have a point. "Singo Wulung traditional ceremony carried off the winner in the category of The Most Exciting Award (the most interesting attractions)," he said. (Eco)