BANTENGAN

dance of the Jungle

Created by Shinta Arum Suffia

INDONESIAN CULTURE
-Wayang -Gamelan -Keroncong -Dangdut -Pencak Silat -Traditional Dance -Ondel-ondel -Reog Ponorogo

-BANTENGAN

What is bantengan ?
Bantengan, from javanese word : banteng (bull) specifically means Java Bull
Banteng is a symbol of strength

Banteng as symbol of protector Banteng as Indonesian character

Story about Bantengan

Mr. Siran > worked at the Jungle of Welirang > found a Bull skeleton > brought it home > used it as decorative things > recover the bull s skeleton as Bantengan dance

History of Bantengan
2 kinds histories :
From Batu Malang From Pacet Mojokerto
Jungle area in east java

Between Bantengan and other Culture

The function of Bantengan

Past time
As the bridge to inform Indonesian traditional self defences As media for people to have gathering on the night especially

Today
Entertainment

Bantengan Performance
The players
The dance Captain is a witch doctor Musicians Bantengan players

Costume and music background Technical

Opening dance and sholawat song Silat Kembangan Bantengan Dance Additional dance (Kuda Lumping)

New generation of Bantengan

As entertainment media Bantengan is icon of some place in East Java

Bantengan at the past time

The kinds of Bantengan Bantengan player Costume (uborampe)

Let s come to Indonesia and enjoy the Jungle dance : Bantengan !

BANTENGAN