page 6 about Mojokerto's Industry

Names lifted Trowulan Through Crafts Sculptures

SKILLS Kartono Adi as a crafter mini terracotta sculpture materials (burnt clay) not spelled held among sculptors in many sub Trowulan, Mojokerto regency, East Java.

Of the hundreds of statues in the area of heritage crafters Majapahit kingdom, only Kartono statue would pursue this complex craft. Although only 26 years old, residents Kedungwulan Hamlet, Village Bejijong, KecamatanTrowulan, was relentless in usaha.Dia began to become an employee at one of the waxworks maker showroom. Want to search for another challenge, Adi finally chose to utilize the expertise to make different products. "One year I become a wax artisans. Learning from his uncle, "said Adi and calling Parno, the name of his uncle. A year into waxworks maker like Adi opened his eyes to develop more expertise.

Back to the embroidery, she learned to make miniature sculptures made from raw clay. Salah.Meski no choice in the learning phase, he could support himself from the business was initially run by myself. "From creating the mold to finished goods, all my own doing," said the young man who only junior high school diplomas. Adi become entrepreneurs who do not think modal.Untuk started his business, he admitted to not need capital. Therefore, the product requires only clay as raw material. "Sack of clay worth only 100,000. It can be used dozens of statues, "he said. Until recently, he had four years running a small business miliknya.Sayangnya Adi still find some problems though have had many mini sculptures with good quality.

Among about marketing. During the time he was only relying on conventional marketing. "I Leave in Cooperative Institute for Archaeological Heritage Preservation (BP3) Trowulan," added the couple's son and Inarti Yapur (late) this. With the toll system products, he could not be sure how much turnover that got every month. Because according to him, the sale of their products also do not depend on the season. "No menentu.Kadang fast, sometimes too slow behavior. Depending on BP3 Trowulan visitors, "he admits. In addition, he also relies on guests who visit the site of Majapahit. During this time, he said, many guests who are looking for souvenirs in the form of a mini sculpture with easy dibawa.Praktis reasons, things are looking buatannyalah the visitors. "There are other terracotta craftsmen.

But, they make sculptures and miniature temple with a large size, "he explained. Because of the lack of promotions and exhibitions, he rarely get orders from outside kota.Meski, recently began to have orders from Jakarta after she joined the show at the JCC who facilitated BRI some time ago. "If many orders, I could hire two more people. Results were quite good, "he said without can calculate how profits from the business. According to him, efforts to involve business in the exhibition BRI national level to help in the marketing issues that have been dialami.Selain it, BRI will also provide capital assistance for further business development.

Although many types of sculpture that has been generated, Adi still lacks an official name of business carried on in the house of his brother. Until now he has 15 kinds of mini-based clay sculpture. Among the statue of King UB, Tri Buana Tungga Goddess, Agastia, some miniature temples Majapahit, animal motifs, and the statue's head mahapati Gajah Mada. From some form of mini statues, he sold it at a price range up to Rp200.000 Rp15.000. "Depending on the motive and the statue," he said. If done alone, he is able to produce 15 units of product a day, rose to the weather dependent.

The weather was very influential with the results of homemade goods, such as for drying, which does not need the weather is too hot because the sun will damage the structure of the statues that have been shaped perfect. "Drying takes two weeks and must avoid winds that could make a crude statue was fractured," said the young man who was tired of being unemployed ini.Adapun targeted daily gain of at least 100,000. "Because usahainimasihkecil, I am only targeting the low numbers," Adi said. Although still constrained in terms of marketing, he believes that his small business still has vast opportunities in the market.

Besides not many terracotta artisans like himself, a product associated with the Majapahit had its own particularity. "This is a message for my uncle. Only associated with Majapahitlah products I make, "said the man who has a motto that life should be independent. He went on to parse the location of the technical difficulties in making a mini terracotta statues that. According to him, there are many things that must be considered. Starting from the selection of clay, the printing process, fretwork, to combustion. If one process was missed, it will not be able to get good product quality. For materials, he chose clay sand minim.Hal levels are very influential with the fineness of the structure of the statue.

Whether in print, carved and when burned. If too much sand content, the color of the statue would not be bright red. "Rough and the color will look a little pale," he explained. He also must choose the right place to get clay. Not infrequently, he has to take samples of soil in some places to get the right clay, too. "Clay is dried and sieved until very smooth. Then given the water and ready dicetak.Untuk noncetak form, the clay that has been carved into solid, "he explained. For the gouge, it takes special expertise. According to him, not all of the sculptor of stone material can do.

Location of the difficulty lies in the motives that are so small. Thus, it takes precision to get perfect results. Especially for the statues of the king's motive, which should be similar to the original. He admitted that he carved it inherited turuntemurun expertise. Although his father as a worker in one car garage, all his brothers experts sculpt. "Of the seven children, five of them can Other memahat.Yang still in school," he said. While in the process of combustion, he still uses the conventional way as well. Several statues of crude he stacks in a small stove with fuel kayu.Ini done because the number of production has yet to require that furnaces with besar.Pembakaran size takes about two to four hours.

"Burned up a bright red color of the statue," he continued. Of the process that it deems has become a habit, he vowed to continue this effort. Products that he created, it is enough to be able to attract the attention of small wisatawan.Selain, the price is quite affordable. "This also is the reason for me to maintain the business ini.Saya sure there are many opportunities," he said
zdan admitted if the example of French citizens had been purchased to be marketed in that country.

He hoped, there are parties who could help solve marketing problems that have been considered to be a major constraint. Understandably, the low educational background makes Adi trouble doing effective marketing. One of marketing via the Internet.

This statue can be used as souvenirs, adorn the room, and other collections

by: inge octavia

page 5 about public place in Mojokerto

Trowulan's Museum

When visiting the Mojokerto regency, it's worth stopping for a moment at the Museum Trowulan. The museum is special because 80% of the museum's collection is a relic of the Majapahit Kingdom era. In history lessons, called the Majapahit empire in Southeast Asia which was founded on 12 November 1293 and lasted for two centuries, from the 13th century until the late 15th century. When led by the Gadjah Mada University and Hayam Wuruk, the kingdom was experiencing its heyday, so expansion into Malaysia and Thailand.

However, after bergonta-changing power and civil war engulfed known Paregreg War, the kingdom was later destroyed. The capital several times experiencing displacement, and the last in District Trowulan, Mojokerto regency, East Java Province.


As the last capital of the kingdom of Majapahit, District Trowulan rich relics of Queen Bajang Gopuram, Temple Kedaton, Rat Temple, Swimming Segaran, and others. In addition, there are still many relics in the form of building components, artifacts, statues and a number of thousands. Debris remnants of the Majapahit Kingdom that is now in the Museum Trowulan. Beginning of the establishment of this museum is that when RAA Kromojoyo Adinegoro, Regent Mojokerto before Indonesia's independence, in cooperation with the Henricus Maclaine Pont, a graduate architect from the Netherlands Technische Hogesholl Delft (THD), on 24 April 1924 establishing Vereeneging Oudheeidkundige Majapahit (OVM). These associations are actively doing research on the existence of Majapahit Palace. OVM offices occupy a building on Highway Trowulan which also provides a home Henricus Pont and his family.

Through research, excavations, and the discovery of the local community, led by Henricus OVM Pont quite successfully uncover the diversity of the heritage of Majapahit Kingdom. Discovery of objects collected in the office of OVM. Since the number of discoveries continues to grow, then in 1926, Regent RAA Kromojoyo Adinegoro instructed to build a new building to accommodate a number of relics of the kingdom of Majapahit. This new building which is a forerunner to the Museum Trowulan. However, after the turnover of power from the colonial occupation of the Netherlands to Japan, Henricus Maclaine Pont, which was previously quite instrumental in preserving the heritage of the kingdom of Majapahit, the Japanese imprisoned for Dutch citizenship. Finally, Trowulan Museum was closed. It was only in 1943 on the orders of Prof. Kayashima, leader of Ancient Goods Affairs Office (KUBK) in Jakarta, the Museum reopened Trowulan. During its development, the Museum Trowulan under the supervision of the Office of the National Archaeological Heritage Institute (KLPPN) Branch II in Mojokerto not only collect relics of the Majapahit Kingdom Trowulan origin, but also the royal relics from other regions. Therefore, any number of collections of the Museum Trowulan increasing and eventually no longer fit. Then again built a new two-storey building in a field, which the society is known by the name Bubat Field, with a total area of 57 255 square meters. Since July 1, 1987 items from the old museum was moved to a new building about two kilometers distance. At this location Trowulan Museum stands today. B. Privileged Trowulan Museum has a large collection of historic objects legacy of Majapahit Kingdom. In 1999 a growing number of collections, because there are additional collections from Arca Building Mojokerto. Until now, the year 2008, the number of museum collections has reached about 80,000 antiquities collection, which are classified from the beginning period of prehistoric, classical period (the time of Hindu and Buddhist), the Islamic period, until the colonial period. Since the number of collections that so many, this museum on January 1, 2007 set as the Majapahit Information Center (PIM). Tourists who visit this museum can see the collection of heritage objects of the Majapahit Kingdom, including inscriptions, statues, artifacts, traditional weapons, and traditional art tools. In addition, visitors can also learn the political and economic history during the Majapahit because this museum reliefs, sculptures, coins, and clay marbles, which depict the activities of Majapahit trade with merchants from China. No doubt, Trowulan Museum is a place that holds rich history that makes it the triumph of the Kingdom of Majapahit as a means of research centers, development of cultural, educational and historical value.
Elephant statue of Vishnu Naik C. Location Museum is located at Jalan Raya Trowulan Trowulan, Hamlet Unggahan, Trowulan Village, District Trowulan, Mojokerto regency, East Java Province, Indonesia. D. Access Access to the Museum Trowulan not too difficult. For tourists who departed from Surabaya Bungurasih Terminal can use public buses Mojokerto majors. From Terminal Mojokerto visitors can use the public transportation into the District Trowulan. After about 15 minutes and pay a fee of about USD $ 2000 (July 2008), visitors can go down in front of the Museum Trowulan. As for tourists who depart from Terminal Jombang department can use the mini bus Mojokerto, then fell in front of the Museum Trowulan to pay around Rp 7,500 (July 2008). E. Ticket prices Tourists who visit the museum is subject to different fees. For public visitors are subject to a fee of Rp 2,500, while for visitors of children, students, and students are charged a fee of USD 1000. And specifically for foreign tourists are charged Rp 5,000. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, while Sunday and holidays closed. For Monday through Thursday, the museum opened at 07.30 till 16.00. Meanwhile on Friday, open from 7:30 am until 11:30 pm, and Saturdays open at 07:30 o'clock until 13:30 o'clock pm.
Museum Entrance Trowulan F. Accommodation and Other Facilities In addition to exhibiting objects of historical traces the legacy of Majapahit Kingdom, the museum also provides supporting facilities, such as meeting halls, places of prayer, parks, toilets, and a library. In the library of this museum there are many history books, ancient manuscripts, journals, maps, and other collections related to Majapahit Kingdom. For tourists who want more distance down the location of the Majapahit Kingdom, not to worry. Around the museum there Gentong Temple, Temple Brahu, Temple Minak Jinggo, Rat Temple, Mausoleum of Princess Campa, Siti inggil Tomb, Tombs Long, Well Sites, Swimming Segaran, Queen's Gate Bajang, Segaran Resettlement Sites, the Great Hall Site, Sites Sentonorejo, Kedaton site, Yoni Site Klinterejo, Arch Wringin Lawang, and Tomb Troloyo. Wells and Ponds Site Segaran, for example, a distance of approximately 300 meters from the Museum Trowulan, reflecting the fertility and the ability to adapt to the kingdom of Majapahit in the environment. Fertility can also be seen in the temple or at the gate Bajang Rat Queen, who in the surrounding courtyard surrounded by green grass.

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page 4 about traditional custom in Mojokerto

Javanese traditional wedding procession

On Indonesian soil that is rich in cultural diversity, possessed customs vary as well. Included in the wedding procession.

Eg Javanese custom. Most people only know the process of being washed and midodareni. Though there are several other processes that are not less important. Although impressed meticulous, it's worth it if you see more of Javanese traditional wedding procession.

Java customary marriage process begins with a splash of water as a cleaning process performed soul and body which made the day before the consent granted.

There are seven Pitulungan (helper) who made the process of being washed. The water is a mixture of flowers, called Banyu Perwitosari setaman that if possible taken from the seven springs. Begins pouring by the prospective bride's parents, the event was closed by the spray of spray Pemaes who then broke a jar.

Bolting the night, the show continued with Midodareni, that night the bride and groom took off the single. In the event that was held at the residence Midodareni these women, there was a program to ensure nyantrik bridegroom will be present at the consent granted and the certainty that the family of the bride and ready to perform marriage ceremonies Panggih next day.

Panggih Ceremony

After the marriage ceremony performed Panggih ceremony, where flowers Mayang taken out of the house and placed at the intersection near the house that aim to drive away evil spirits. After that the bride who met the bridegroom will continue to perform the ceremony:

1. Balangan order
Threw the betel leaf which symbolizes love and faithfulness

2. Wiji dadi
The bridegroom stepped on a chicken egg to burst, then the bride will wash the feet of the husband with flower water. This process represents a husband and father who is responsible for his family.


3. Fertilizer
Bride's mother-in-law wiped male bride as a sign of sincerity to accept it as part of the family.

4. Sinduran
Walking slowly with a draped cloth sindur as a sign that the bride has been accepted as a family.

5. Balanced
Both the bride sitting on the lap of the father of the bride as a sign of affection toward children and parents in-law the same size.

6. Kacar-kucur
Kacar-kucur which poured into the lap of the woman as a symbol of living.

7. Dahar Klimah
Each feeding one another that symbolizes the bride and groom will live together in difficult and fun.

8. Mertui
Bride's parents to pick up the bridegroom's parents in front of the house to walk together to the place of the ceremony.

9. Sungkeman
Both bride begged the blessing of both parents.

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On Indonesian soil that is rich in cultural diversity, possessed customs vary as well. Included in the wedding procession. <br /> <br />Eg Javanese custom. Most people only know the process of being washed and midodareni. Though there are several other processes that are not less important. Although impressed meticulous, it's worth it if you see more of Javanese traditional wedding procession. <br /> <br />Java customary marriage process begins with a splash of water as a cleaning process performed soul and body which made the day before the consent granted. <br /> <br />There are seven Pitulungan (helper) who made the process of being washed. The water is a mixture of flowers, called Banyu Perwitosari setaman that if possible taken from the seven springs. Begins pouring by the prospective bride's parents, the event was closed by the spray of spray Pemaes who then broke a jar. <br /> <br />Bolting the night, the show continued with Midodareni, that night the bride and groom took off the single. In the event that was held at the residence Midodareni these women, there was a program to ensure nyantrik bridegroom will be present at the consent granted and the certainty that the family of the bride and ready to perform marriage ceremonies Panggih next day. <br /> <br />Panggih Ceremony <br /> <br />After the marriage ceremony performed Panggih ceremony, where flowers Mayang taken out of the house and placed at the intersection near the house that aim to drive away evil spirits. After that the bride who met the bridegroom will continue to perform the ceremony: <br /> <br />1. Balangan order <br />Threw the betel leaf which symbolizes love and faithfulness <br /> <br />2. Wiji dadi <br />The bridegroom stepped on a chicken egg to burst, then the bride will wash the feet of the husband with flower water. This process represents a husband and father who is responsible for his family. <br /> <br /> <br />3. Fertilizer <br />Bride's mother-in-law wiped male bride as a sign of sincerity to accept it as part of the family. <br /> <br />4. Sinduran <br />Walking slowly with a draped cloth sindur as a sign that the bride has been accepted as a family. <br /> <br />5. Balanced <br />Both the bride sitting on the lap of the father of the bride as a sign of affection toward children and parents in-law the same size. <br /> <br />6. Kacar-kucur <br />Kacar-kucur which poured into the lap of the woman as a symbol of living. <br /> <br />7. Dahar Klimah <br />Each feeding one another that symbolizes the bride and groom will live together in difficult and fun. <br /> <br />8. Mertui <br />Bride's parents to pick up the bridegroom's parents in front of the house to walk together to the place of the ceremony. <br /> <br />9. Sungkeman <br />Both bride begged the blessing of both parents.

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page 3 about music traditional in Mojokerto

Gamelan is a musical ensemble that usually highlight metallophone, xylophone, drums, and gongs. The term gamelan refers to the instrument / tool, which is a unified whole that embodied and pounded together. Gamelan word itself is derived from gamel Java language, which means hitting / beating, followed by a suffix that makes the noun. Gamelan orchestra there are many on the island of Java, Madura, Bali and Lombok in Indonesia in various ensemble sizes and shapes. In Bali and Lombok today, and in Java through the 18th century, the term gong is considered synonymous with gamelan.

Occurrences gamelan preceded by a Hindu-Buddhist culture that dominated Indonesia in the early days of recording history, which also represents the original Indonesian art. Instrument developed to shape up like this in the days of the Majapahit Kingdom. In contrast to the music of India, the only impact to India's in gamelan music is how menyanikannya. In Javanese mythology, the gamelan dicipatakan by Sang Hyang Guru in Saka Era, the god who controlled all the land of Java, with palaces on the mountain Mahendra in Medangkamulan (now Mount Lawu). Sang Hyang Guru first create the gong to summon the gods. For a more specific message and then create two gongs, and finally formed a set of gamelan. [Citation needed]

The description of the first ensemble musical instruments found at Candi Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, which has stood since the 8th century. Musical instruments such as bamboo flute, chimes, drums in various sizes, harp, musical instruments and plucked strings are swiped, is found in these reliefs. However, little is found elements of metal musical instruments. However, relief of the instrument said to be the origin of the gamelan.

Gamelan orchestra tuning and making is a complex process. Gamelan tuning using four ways, namely slendro, pelog, "Degung" (special area of Sunda, or West Java), and "madenda" (also known as the diatonic, the same as the original minor scale that is widely used in Europe.

Gamelan music is the combined influence of foreign art diverse. Chinese regard the tone of the notes, the musical instruments of Southeast Asia, drum band and move to music from India, bowed strings from the Middle East region, Europe and even the military style that we hear on the traditional music of Java and Bali today.

The interaction component is loaded with melody, rhythm and color of the sound retain the Balinese gamelan orchestra music glory. The pillars of this music brings together a variety of Balinese rural community character that became the order of a typical music which is a part that can not be separated from everyday life.

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page 2 about traditional games in Mojokerto

In this age of electronic games and hi tech toys, we often forget that it is often the simplest of inventions that can entertain a child for a long period of time. Although state-of-the-art, high tech computer games are available in Indonesia, such as the ever-popular Nintendo and Playstation, these modern inventions are not affordable for the majority of the population. These games would only be found in the homes of middle to upper class families.

During the recent years of economic crisis, it is often hard for parents to make enough money to feed their family, so toys are often quite simple or something that has been made by the parent. Fortunately, traditional toys are not expensive ... and are fun! The toys and the games that are described below are commonly seen and played by Indonesian children today.
Kelereng or Gundu

Kelereng, or marbles to the western world, is a favorite with boys. There are many variations of games played with marbles.

One of the more popular versions is that a small circle is drawn on the ground. All the players put one of their marbles within the circle. Then each of the players drops another marble to a point outside of the drawn circle. The player that owns the marble furthest away from the circle is entitled to play first.

He must attempt to use the marble that is outside of the circle (striker) to hit the marbles within the circle and knock them outside of the ring. If he is successful in doing, this he is entitled to keep the marbles that he has knocked out of the circle. The striker marble, however, must also come to rest outside of the drawn circle. If it does not, this marble must remain within the circle and the owner then forfeits this marble.

If the player is successful in knocking one of his opponents' marbles out of the ring, he can continue his turn and try to strike any other opponents. striker marbles. If he is successful in hitting his opponents. striker marble, he is entitled to take that marble and his opponent can no longer play the current round. If however he misses his opponents. striker marble, he looses his turn and the next player can then start to play.
Gangsing or Gasing

This game is normally played by boys. The gangsing is a top made from bamboo with a small opening on the side. This small hole makes the top whistle very distinctively as it spins. The size of the hole determines the pitch of the whistle. String is wound around the dowel that goes through the center of the gangsing . The child then holds onto the flat bamboo handle that is tied to the end of the string and pulls this handle to set the gangsing spinning. Normally a circle is drawn on the ground about 50 cm. in diameter. Two children play against each other. The object of the game is to try and knock your opponents gangsing out of the designated circle. Gangsing are commonly sold outside the temples and tourist attractions in Yogyakarta, Central Java.
Lompat Tali

This is a very popular game which elementary school girls play at recess time. It is much like skipping rope however the rope that the girls use is made from hundreds of elastic bands that are looped together to form a large ring. The girls take turns trying to jump over the elastic rope which is held by two girls at each end.

The height of the rope normally starts low, such as at ankle height, and gradually moves higher up the bodies of the children after the jumpers have successfully jumped over the lower height. Experienced jumpers can often jump over ropes that are neck high! A good thing that comes from using a rope that is made from rubber bands, is that if a jumper is not successful in jumping over the rope, the rope will give and the jumper will not be hurt in her unsuccessful attempt. Thus, a lot of skinned knees are avoided.
Bekel

This is the equivalent of western jacks, and is commonly played by Indonesian girls. The shape of the bekel differs from the western jacks in that they are flat with a small bridge holding the two sides together. On the upper side of the biji bekel there is a small red dot that is called the pit. The under side of the bekel is called a roh. On one of the flat sides of the biji bekel there are small indentations or dots and the other side is smooth.

The game is played is a similar method to jacks, but with a few differences. When the game is started, the biji bekel are all held in the hand of the player and are dropped as the ball is allowed to bounce one time. The player then starts to play by attempting to pick up the biji bekel one at a time without disturbing any of the other biji bekel within the time that it takes the ball to bounce once.

If the player successfully has picked up all of the bekel, he then drops them again and starts the second set of the game. In this set he must attempt to position the biji bekel with the pit facing up again one at a time. This action must be completed while the player throws the ball in the air and allows it to bounce one time. The player must attempt to turn over the bekel without moving any of the other bekel.

If the player completes this successfully, he then picks up the biji bekel one at a time while throwing the ball in the air until he has all of the biji bekel in his hand. He then drops them all again and now picks the biji bekel up two at a time and then three at a time, etc. until he picks up all the biji bekel with one sweep of the hand.

He drops them again and now starts the roh set. The player must attempt to turn over all the biji bekel so the roh side is now facing up. It is permitted to pick up more than one group of the set number while the ball is being thrown in the air. For example if the player is picking up groups of two while the ball is being thrown in the air, he may grab three groups of two bekel. The action of grabbing a set number of bekel is called cek.

If the player moves any of the biji bekel that he is not attempting to pick up, or if he drops any of the biji bekel in his hand, he loses his turn and it goes to the next player. A skilled player can go through many sets of the game before he makes a mistake and has to turn the bekel over to the next player. The player that completes the most sets without making a mistake is considered the winner of the game.

The name is derived from the Dutch game"bikkelen" using the same copper "bikkels".
Layang-layang

Layang-layang or kite flying is a very popular pastime for Indonesian children. Provinces throughout the country have their own designs. There are two distinct types of kites: the first is those that are just to be used for flying which have a tailed attached to them to balance the kite; and those that will be used for one-on-one dogfights, a favorite pastime amongst kite flyers.

Fighting kites do not have tails attached to them. They are made from light bamboo and waxed paper. Often the string that is attached to these kites is coated with crushed glass. The string is dipped in a solution of crushed glass, which has been boiled with ka, chemicals and dye. The mixture acts as an adherent so the tiny particles of glass will cling to the string. The string is strung out on a small rack to let it dry. This process makes the string very sharp and capable of cutting the opponents string.

Ready-made glass coated string can also be bought in various thickness. . Most kite flyers opt to buy ready-made string as it is a long and messy process to prepare their own. The choice of the thickness of the string would depend the on the size of the kite, and a greater consideration, the budget of the buyer. If the owner is not careful this string can also cut his fingers as well!

The object of the game is to try and cut the opponents' kite loose. The way that the string is attached to the kite determines the control that the flyer has over his kite. If the two holding strings are attached far apart to the frame of the kite, this will make it heavier to hold on to when it is flying. However, this gives the kite flyer greater control over the movements of the kite.

If the two holding strings are attached closer together onto the frame of the kite, this makes the kite much lighter to hold on to but sacrifices control. These kites tend to be wilder in flight.

Experienced kite flyers know that a taunt string is not as easy to cut as a slack string, so it is up to the skill of the kite flyer to use techniques of pulling and releasing the string to try and avoid having his kite cut free. If a kite is cut free by an opponent, the victor is the one that is still holding a kite. The loose kites are often the culprits of reckless chases. The child that gets to the loose kite first is considered the new owner of the kite.
Kuda Lumping

These small replicas of the larger kuda lumping that are used in a trance dance on Java are cut out from woven bamboo mats and painted with striking colored patterns. Sequins, beads and other materials can also be added to give the kuda lumping its colorful appearance.

When given to a child, their imaginative minds are the only limit as to what dramas these kuda lumping are the center of! Although intended as a toy, many of these delightful horses end up in suitcases to be given as souvenirs of an expat's trip to Indonesia or smaller more colorful versions can be used as eye-catching decorations on Christmas trees.
Mobil-mobilan Kulit Jeruk

Although today's children may think that cars made from Jeruk Bali skins are no match for contemporary toy cars, many Indonesian men have fond memories of these home-made cars. Jeruk Bali is a large pomelo (grapefruit-like) that has a very thick skin. Once the fruit has been removed, the skin can then be then cut into pieces that will form the parts of the car.

Stiff coconut frond ribs are used to hold the pieces together. A long stick is attached to the back of the car and can be used to push the car along. Sometimes a string is tied to the front of the car so that it can be pulled behind the owner as well. This very simple toy has brought a smile to the faces of many Indonesian children.
Congklak or Dakon

One of the oldest known games in the world, Congklak can be traced as far back as ancient Egypt. Brought to Indonesia, probably centuries ago by Arab or Indian traders, it is just as popular in Indonesia today as it has been for through the ages. Congklak is played on a board with circular indentations along both sides and a home indentation on each end of the board.

The game is played with 98 small markers such as shells or beads, which are divided evenly between all the indentations. Although at first glance this many appear to be some type of calculator, it is quite a challenging strategic game and takes a lot of practice before a player becomes skilled.
Musical Instruments

A large majority of Indonesian traditional instruments tend to be made of bamboo, as it is readily available throughout Indonesia. School children are often taught basic music on instruments such as Suling, Gambang or Angklung. A suling is a small flute-like instrument, which resembles a recorder, however it is made of bamboo. It has holes down the length of the instrument that when covered or uncovered by the player's fingers result in the various notes.

Angklung are another traditional Indonesian instrument that is made from bamboo, originating from West Java. Angklung are actually a group of various sized hand-held instruments made from bamboo. When the angklung is shaken is produces a chord of music. The size of the angklung determines the chord that it produces. Songs are played with one person standing up behind a group of hanging angklung or by a group of people holding one angklung and playing their chord at the appropriate time within the song - much like a group of people would play bells in the west.

A gambang is a xylophone-type instrument with keys made from different lengths of bamboo. The different lengths of the bamboo result in different notes. The bamboo produces a very pleasant soft sound when struck with the mallets.

A very different type of instrument is the gamelan orchestra. Gamelan is actually a group of percussion and accompanying instruments which are housed on short legs which allow the musician to play the instrument sitting down on the floor cross-legged. Gamelan are used in traditional music, primarily in Java and Bali.
Semut, Orang, Gajah

This game is popular throughout Asia, just as it is throughout the world in all its variations. I remember playing a paper, scissors, stone game of similar design. In Indonesia the game is also known as suwitan or pingsut and is played by young children to see who goes first in play, or just for fun to see who wins.


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