In addition to arts and cultural excursions, Saung Angklung Udjo also often got visits from groups of schools who wish to learn traditional culture directly in place. Saung Angklung Udjo also attracted international attention so many foreign tourists who came to enjoy the sound of angklung is beautiful and calming.
Founders and History of Saung Angklung Udjo
Saung Angklung Udjo was built in 1966 by Udjo Ngalagena, also known as Mang Udjo along with his wife, Uum Sumiati, with the aim of preserving traditional arts and culture of Sunda.
Udjo Ngalagena angklung is an artist who felt from West Java. Born on March 5, 1929, Udjo Ngalagena was the sixth child of spouse Wiranta and Imi. Udjo Ngalagena already knows the art of angklung with familiar since she was 4 years old, so it's not surprising that Udjo Ngalagena so loves this art to establish the Saung Angklung Udjo finally.
Besides to the Angklung, Udjo Ngalagena also studied the traditional martial art of Pencak Silat, namely gamelan, harp, and also songs speaking region of Indonesia and the Netherlands. Because it's not just the Saung Angklung Udjo presents performances of angklung, but also a wide range of distinctive artistry of West Java.
Udjo Ngalagena death on 03 May 2001, Saung Angklung Udjo fixed forwarded by the son of Princess Udjo Ngalagena – so the Saung Angklung Udjo nonetheless crowded with visitors who want to see the beauty of the traditional arts of the region.
Performing arts are displayed every day from 3.30 pm up to 5.30 pm the show shows not only the game alone but also the Angklung with traditional dance and wayang golek.
Performing arts are not limited only to site, but the Saung Angklung Udjo can also appear with invitations in various places. Besides Saung Angklung Udjo also sells various traditional bamboo instruments like the angklung, calung, arumba, and others).
The show that you can watch in Saung Angklung Udjo, namely:
1. Demonstration of Wayang Golek
Staging a play doll Sundanese wood similar to human body complete with a costume. Each staging marionette its moral message is always there.
2. Helaran
Helaran typically played traditional circumcision ceremonies and rituals rice harvest. Because it aims to entertain and give thanks to God, his music is both spirited and carefree. Angklung used for Helaran is suggestive pentatonic angklung.
3. Mask Dance
The typical dance performed by women Cirebon. First, they will be dancing without the use of masks. The story is a news anchor of Majapahit is investigating the circumstances of Blambangan. Then they start dancing wearing a mask with the newscaster impersonate a man fighting against King Menakjingga. The mask is red symbolizing a hot-blooded man character.
4. The Angklung Orchestra
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5. Play Angklung Together
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6. Dancing Together
At the end of the show, the children who join the Saung Angklung Udjo will invite the audience to dance and sing along.
Saung Angklung Udjo Facilities
Facilities in Saung Angklung Udjo could make you and your family at home here. What are the existing facilities at Saung Angklung Udjo?
Bale Karesemen
The gathering place used for performances. There is a stage for musicians and chairs made of wood.
Buruan Sari Asih
Here you can relax while enjoying the ambiance of the Sundanese.
Angklung Production Center
You can watch and learn how to make the best Indonesia angklung.
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Activity units that work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry will guide nurture trees in contributing to the environment.
Saung and Kitchen Udjo
You can gather together while enjoying the ambiance of the Sundanese. You can also order special food is relatively low price with Sunda with delicacy.
Saung Angklung Udjo Location
Saung Angklung Udjo located on the street Padasuka Number 118, not far from the center of Bandung city. To be able to reach the Saung Angklung Udjo with private vehicles is very easy.
When you drive from Jakarta, then you just need to go out the door the Pasteur toll then straight on and ride fly over across the street and the street Surapati KH. Hasan Mustafa. Then you will see a signpost Board Saung Angklung Udjo down the road Padasuka. You just need to follow the instructions of the Board turn and within approximately 200 meters You will arrive at Saung Angklung Udjo.
No need to worry about will pass this place unknowingly Saung Angklung Udjo because it is unique with a lot of bamboo in front of him.
The Price of Admission Saung Angklung Udjo
The price of the ticket shows Saung Angklung Udjo is not expensive:
Adult (local tourist): IDR 60000
Adults (foreign tourist): IDR 100,000
Student (local tourist): IDR 40000
Students (foreign tourist): IDR 60000
Children under 3 years: free
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