Betawi people Welcoming Ramadhan

Welcoming Ramadhan

Month of Ramadan which will arrive in a few days for the Betawi people really look forward to. Anak Betawi since the age of seven have been educated both parents to fast. At first, half a day until midday. In fact, not infrequently those aged 10 years fasted until Maghrib. 

Ondel - Ondel

Ondel - ondel

Ondel-ondel is a Betawi folk gigs that often appear in the party - a party of the people.
Ondel-ondel is a symbol that has its own uniqueness. shaped hollow resembling two large statues of male figures and women. The statue carried by people on the inside and moved like a human. 

Silat Cingkrik

Silat Cingkrik

Silat Cingkrik comes from Rawa Belong. Historically, around 1817, living swordsman named Ki Maing that once met Nyi Saereh with apes. Because the behavior of the Ape upset, Ki Maing was hit with a stick.
But, the repercussions are always misses because the monkeys are very agile. Arriving home, Ki Maing inspired agility and intelligence of the ape. He then combines movement with the stance he has ever mastered.

Tanjidor

Even if "Tanjidor called" Betawi folk music, but using modern musical instruments, especially brass. As trombhon, piston (comet a piston), tenor, clarinet, axles, equipped with membrane percussion instruments, commonly called the drum or drums.

Welcome to Betawi Gue

We just feel the excitement from Jakarta Birthday which is celebrated every June 22. Tificate of Jakarta this year 484 years old. Jakarta revived with fanfare - its typical fanfare, with the Jakarta Fair held ahead of the anniversary of Jakarta up to a month.