Puppet recognized Unesco on 7th november 2003 as a masterpiece of oral and intangible haritage of humanity
Keris recognized Unesco on 25 november 2005 as a masterpiece of the heritage of humanity belongs to the whole nation in the world
UNESCO recognized batik on 2 October 2009 as a cultural heritage of humanity for Oral and nonbendawi (masterpiece of oral and intangible haritage of humanity)
keris is a knife, asymmetric typical of Indonesia. Both weapon and spiritual object, keris are considered to have magical powers. Keris known early tenth century and most likely spread from Java to the rest of Southeast Asia.
Keris blades are usually narrow at the base, wide asymmetric. These sheaths are often made of wood, although there are examples of ivory, even gold. A kris aesthetic value 'includes dhapur (the shape and design of the blade, with around 40 variants), the prestige (the pattern of metal alloy decoration on the blade, with around 120 variants), and tough refers to the age and origin of a kris. A blacksmith or masters, making knives in a layer of iron ore and nickel meteorites are different. In high quality kris blades, the metal is folded dozens or hundreds of times and handled with the utmost precision. Masters are highly respected craftsmen with additional knowledge in literature, history and the occult.
Keris used everyday and special ceremonies, and knives heritage passed down from generation to generation in a row. men's and women's wear. A rich spirituality and mythology developed in this dagger. Kris used for display, as talismans with magical powers, weapons, sanctified heirloom, auxiliary equipment for court soldiers, accessories for ceremonial dress, an indicator of social status, a symbol of heroism, etc.
Batik is a craft that has a steeper artistic value and has become part of the culture of Indonesia (especially Java) since long. Javanese women in the past made their skills in batik for a living, so in the past batik work is exclusively women's work until the invention of "Batik Cap" which allows the entry of men into the field. There are some exceptions to this phenomenon, namely the coastal batik masculine lines as can be seen in shades of "Mega Clouds", which in some coastal areas batik work is common for men.
The tradition of batik was originally a hereditary tradition, so that occasionally a recognizable motif batik originated from a particular family. Some batik may indicate the status of a person. Even today, some tadisional motif used only by the family palace of Yogyakarta and Surakarta
Batik variety of shades and colors are influenced by various foreign influences. Initially, batik has a variety of shades and colors are limited, and some patterns may only be used by certain circles. However, coastal batik absorb various external influences, such as foreign traders and also in the end, the invaders. Bright colors like red popularized by the Chinese, who also popularized the style phoenix. European colonial nations are also taking interest in batik, and the result is a style previously unknown flowers (like tulips) and also objects brought by the colonizers (the building or horse-drawn carriage), including their favorite colors like blue. Retain traditional batik s type, and is still used in traditional ceremonies, because usually each style has a representation of each.
Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, shapes of ancient tales from the island of Java, Indonesia. During the ten centuries wayang developed in Java and Bali kingdom as well as in rural areas. Puppet has spread to other islands (Lombok, Madura, Sumatra and Borneo) where a variety of styles and accompaniment local music has evolved.
While these handmade dolls with a variety of sizes, shapes and styles, the two main types of policies: three-dimensional wooden puppets (wayang klitik or Golek) and flat leather shadow puppets (wayang kulit) projected on the front screen is lit from behind. Both types are characterized by costumes, facial and body parts are articulated. The master puppeteer (puppeteer) by manipulating the rotating arm attached to a slender rod puppets. Singers and musicians play complex melodies on bronze instruments and gamelan drums. In the past, puppeteers were regarded as cultivated literary experts transmitted moral values and aesthetics through their art. The words and actions of comic characters representing the "ordinary" has provided a vehicle for criticizing sensitive social and political issues, and it is believed that the special role may have contributed to the survival of puppets for centuries. Wayang stories borrow characters from indigenous myths, epics and heroes of Persian stories. Repertoire and performance techniques transmitted orally in family puppeteers, musicians and puppet maker. Master puppeteers are expected to memorize the vocabulary of the stories and read the parts of the ancient poetic narrative and song intelligently and creatively.
Wayang Puppet Theatre still enjoys immense popularity. However, to compete successfully with the modern forms of entertainment such as video, television or karaoke, performers tend to accentuate the comic scene at the expense of the story line and to replace the music with a pop song, cause the loss of some distinctive features.
Unfortunately why Indonesian culture has been recognized Unesco third coming from Java Indonesia is not just Java but, hopefully later another Indonesian culture of Sumatra, Bali, island Komodo, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua Asmat, small sunda etc. are also recognized by Unesco.
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