Get to Know Six Cultural Diversity and Characteristic of Betawi
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VIVA – Indonesia has many ethnic groups, one of them, the Betawi tribe. Betawi is a native tribe of Jakarta, where the majority of this tribal people lives in Jakarta. Betawi has a variety of cultures and characteristics that are still being preserved.
Usually when an event takes place, Betawi culture will be presented with its own uniqueness and attract many tourists.
Well, here are some interesting cultures and characteristics about Betawi.
1. Ondel-ondel
Ondel-ondel
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Betawi culture which is quite popular in Indonesia is ondel-ondel. Ondel-ondel is a giant Betawi doll made of woven bamboo and painted to symbolize male and female figures.
Besides being a distinctive culture, ondel-ondel is also an icon of DKI Jakarta. Even this one culture has existed since the 16th century.
For right now, Ondel-ondel has also been spread on the streets of the complex area to the highway.
2. Crocodile Bread
Roti Buaya
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Crocodile bread or locally people known as Roti Buaya is also a characteristic of Betawi culture. Until now, many Betawi brides use crocodile bread as offerings at weddings.
In addition, crocodile bread itself in the Betawi tribe has the meaning of loyalty and luck for newly married couples. Why is it called crocodile bread? This is because it looks like a crocodile.
3. Lenong
Debby Sahertian, Robby Tumewu, dan Ade Juwita di Lenong Rumpi
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Lenong is a typical Betawi theater played by only ten people and of course using the Betawi language.
The storyline is also quite unique because it is interspersed with rhymes. The musical accompaniment is from the xylophone kromong or locally people known as Gambang Kromong.
Before staging Lenong, the players first held a ungkup. Ungkup is a ceremony that contains prayers with offerings.
4. Tanjidor
Pemusik Tanjidor ikut meramaikan acara.
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Tanjidor is usually played together or in groups at various events. Tanjidor itself consists of drums, cymbals, clarinet, drums, bass, saxophone, trombone, and also pistons.
Even Tanjidor players will also wear traditional Betawi clothes when performing at the performance. Tanjidor is a typical Betawi art that has existed since the 19th century.
