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Saturday, August 20, 2011

The Culture of Central Java

Know the culture of Central Java may be said to know everything related to arts and culture in the entire region located in Central Java.

Central Java Province is geographically and culturally also sometimes also includes the province of Yogyakarta Special Region. Culture of Central Java has been known as the "heart" in Javanese culture.

What is included in the central Javanese art and culture? Loads! Just as there are other areas in Indonesia, Indigenous culture is also one in Central Java, for example about the wedding ceremony where the bride will undergo a process of seclusion (siraman). Then there is the ceremonial spray and much more.

Another area relating to Culture in Central Java is an art. Art included in this central Javanese culture includes the art of dance, gamelan, macapat, ketoprak, puppets show.

There is one more result of Javanese culture was already well known to foreign countries, namely Batik products. Almost every area in Central Java have different batik patterns and has a characteristic of each. Some areas are very well known producer of Batik is the Solo and Pekalongan.

Puppet show is also one of Central Java culture which has been recognized by the world. Unesco has recognized that Wayang Kulit is a world cultural heritage.


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