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10.24.2010

Ondel-ondel - Betawi

Ondel-ondel large doll-shaped bamboo frame with a size of approximately 2.5 M, the height and diameter of less than 80 cm. Created in such a way for pla yer therein to move somewhat freely. Her hair is made from fibers, "bump" the Betawi people. Shaped face mask or a mask, with eye round (round) widened.

 
Ondel-ondel depicting men painted their faces red, depicting a white or yellow-faced women. Ondel-ondel is usually used to enliven the procession, like a bride parading circumcision and so forth. Normally just brought a pair, male and female. But these days depending on the request of the owner of urination. Even in public celebrations like birthdays anniversary of Jakarta, also brought a few pairs of plain, so that the procession itself is quite lively.

 
In addition to enliven the parade in the past also held a regular tour, "Ngamen". Especially on New Year's celebrations, both AD and Lunar. Goals in the New Year celebration AD Menteng area, which many people occupied the main Christians. suporter ondel-ondel peasant art which includes "abangan", especially those located in the suburbs of Jakarta and surrounding areas.

2 comments:

  1. nice article... heard about ondel-ondel from friends. hope one day i can visit your country..

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  2. jom!... hahahaha... come very close to Jakarta from KL ... thx for ur visit ibu...

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