Tahu Sumedang Sumedang, West Java deep fried tofu served with sweet soy sauce/kecap manis and chili. Bubur candil Java glutinous rice cake ball stewed in gula jawa (palm sugar), served with thick coconut milk.
CUSTOMES
Hinggi Sumba traditional men's clothing on the upper part, which consists of large sheets of fabric made of tenun ikat. Lau Sumba traditional women's outfit on the upper part, which consists of large sheets of fabric made of tenun ikat.
DANCES
Therefore, this dance was banned in the Dutch colonial era, but now the dance is allowed to return to the National Arts and Indonesia. The last stage of the dance is performed on broken glasses by a young, barefoot dancer.
MUSIC/ MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
It differs from its Javanese counterpart in that the rows are each placed on either side of the player. Gamelan gong gede means "gamelan with the big gongs", a form of the ceremonial gamelan music of Bali originating from court society in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, historically associated with public ceremonies and special occasions such as temple festivals. Kebyar means "the lowering process" and refers to the explosive changes in tempo and dynamics characteristic of the style.
In the local language, the invitation "Let us do some TING TANG TONG" is: "mangemo kumolintang", hence the name of the instrument, Kolintang. Tembang Sunda developed in the court of the Kabupaten Cianjur regent during the Dutch colonial period (mid-nineteenth century).
CULTURE CEREMONIES/ ARTS PERFORMANCE
Galungan Hari, a Hindu festival, celebrates the arrival of gods and ancestral spirits to the homes of their descendants. Ketoprak is a Javanese theater genre that includes actors who can also sing to the accompaniment of gamelan. There will be performances, an elephant procession and various dances in the city, and the event will conclude with a trip to the active volcanic island itself.
Satu Suro the first day of the Javanese calendar year in the month of Sura (also transcribed as "Suro"), which corresponds to the Islamic month of Muharram. The common theme throughout most superstitions is one of the dangers of going out of the house.
LITERATURE
During the full moon in May or June, Indonesian Buddhists observe Waisak at Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist monument. Yogya Arts Festival (Jogja) held in June - July, people will find performances and exhibitions in the cultural capital of Java, Yogyakarta. The works of this period were mainly popular among people in Sumatra (ie the regions of Langkat, Tapanuli, Padang, etc.), Chinese and Indo-Europeans.
Sisindiran a Sundanese poem in which an allusion (sindir) is given by a combination of words that mislead the true meaning by means of sound. Sisindiran (susualan) are often found in Sundanese verse: in Sunda tembang they occur mainly in Panambih songs.
MALAYSIA
Nasi lemak a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves commonly found in Malaysia where it is considered the national dish. It is then topped with deep-fried shallots, spring onions, sliced chillies and dried prawns, and is usually served with a chilli dipping sauce. It is widely sold by street food vendors in the open air markets of East Malaysia.
It is usually served with a small bowl of Lor (a thick broth thickened with cornstarch and beaten eggs) and chili sauce. It is often compared to an olive, due to their similarity in appearance and taste. It is called canje mungoo by the Kristang community and is usually served in conjunction with the feast day of St. John the Baptist (Festa da San Juang).
Lungi originated in the south and today it is worn by both men and women.
MALAYSIAN DANCES
Tarian Melayu or Malay dance portrays the customs or adat resam and culture or budaya of the Malays. Tarian Melayu Zapin Zapin dance and music were brought and introduced by Arab traders and missionaries from South Yemen, especially from the Hadramaut region. From its original Arabic form Zapin (Zapin Arab), the dance was assimilated into Malay culture and thus a localized version known as Zapin Melayu was born.
MALAYSIAN MUSIC/MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Gong musical percussion instrument in the form of a flat, round metal disk struck with a hammer. In East Malaysia, ensembles around gongs such as agung and kulintang are often used in ceremonies such as funerals and weddings. Kompang is perhaps the most popular traditional Malay instrument. The kompang is widely used in a variety of social communities.
Kulintang a modern term for an ancient instrumental music form composed on a row of small, horizontally placed gongs that function melodically, accompanied by larger, hanging gongs and drums. Rebana Ubi In the days of the ancient Malay kingdoms, the resounding rhythmic beats of the giant rebana ubi drums conveyed various messages, from warnings of danger to marriage announcements.
MALAYSIAN LITERATURE
Sulalatus Salatin (Genealogy of the Kings) a literary work that gives a romanticized history of the origin, development and downfall of the great Malay maritime empire, the Melaka Sultanate. The work, composed sometime between the 15th and 16th centuries, is considered one of the finest literary and historical works in the Malay language.
HOLIDAY CUSTOMS/PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
CULTURAL CEREMONIES/FESTIVALS OF MALAYSIA
Mawlid Rasul "Birth of the Prophet", is the celebration of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad which is usually celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. The month lasts 29–30 days, based on the visual observations of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths. Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar.
It is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. The Lantern Festival is a Chinese holiday celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar year in the lunar calendar that marks the last day of the Lunar New Year celebration.
PART III
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
FOODS
It is different in other countries, as turmeric powder is used to give the dish a nice orange colour. In Gadong, the Emperor's Court and the Szechuan Dynasty are famous, as are the Jade Garden in the Riverview Hotel and Phong Mun in downtown Bandar. Aduk-Aduk a ceremonial dance performed by the Kedayan people during holidays, especially at the end of the harvest season.
It is a very luxurious dance that is only performed in the palace in the old days. Kedayan folk dances it can occasionally be seen at special events, benari is one of the most popular, typically performed during local festivals by three men and three women.
CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS
The First Day of Hijra This day celebrates the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers to Medina from Mecca. Prophet Muhammad's birthday is an Islamic holiday without a specific date, Muhammad's birthday usually falls in January/February. The Sultan and the rest of Brunei's royal family usually lead the procession around Bandar Seri Begawan.
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day is celebrated every year on May 31 to pay tribute to the dedicated men and women behind the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. He is the country's 29th Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, as well as Brunei's first Prime Minister.
BRUNEI FAMOUS PLACES/CITIES
He was born in 1946 in the city of Brunei, currently known as the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. It is located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes drive from the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The district is connected to the others by a major highway that stretches from both ends of Brunei.
BRUNEI MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
For example, the instrument Gulingtangan is often used on many occasions; weddings, religious events etc. Gulingtangan” are generally used in the listed tribal areas of Brunei; “Melayu Brunei”, “Kedayan”, “Belait” and “Murut”.
ARTS AND LITERATURE
SINGAPORE
Kuay chap/kway chap a Teochew dish of flat, wide rice sheets in a soup made with dark soy sauce, served with pork offal, stewed duck meat, various types of bean curd, preserved salted vegetables and stewed hard-boiled eggs. Ketupat rice cake that is steamed in a square coconut leaf wrapper and usually served with satay. Satay grilled meat on skewers served with spicy peanut sauce and usually eaten with ketupat, cucumber and onions.
Murtabak originating from the Middle East, this Indian-Muslim dish today consists of folded roti prata dough filled with seasoned minced meat, onions and egg and is often served with curry. Roti John, a split, fried baguette topped with egg, minced mutton and onions, and served with ketchup.
DRESS
Cheongsam the elegant dress worn by Chinese women in Singapore on their wedding day or during Chinese New Year celebrations. Nivi the most common sari style in Singapore; This is a style where the fabric is wrapped around the waist and then tucked in, with a left hanging part of the saree hanging over the shoulder. Sari (Saree) is the traditional dress of Indian women for a wedding and can also be used for everyday wear.
Kathak one of the eight forms of Indian classical dance, which was also taught to Indian students in Singapore schools. Lion dance a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture in Singapore and other Asian countries where performers imitate the movements of a lion in a lion costume.
MUSIC/MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
It has been located in the Singapore Conference Hall since 2001 following the renovation of the building. It runs several community programs as well as a youth orchestra, the Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra founded in 2003. Its main venue is the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore and it has also toured widely in Asia, Europe and the United States.
FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
Christmas is considered to be the most magical time of the year and the festive atmosphere begins in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day (December 25). Deepavali is a particularly happy time for children, with social visits and sweet treats. Hari Raya Haji Known as the Feast of Sacrifice or Eid al Adha, Hari Raya Haji marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
An island-wide national celebration of the arts, the Singapore International Arts Festival features high-quality, free and ticketed outdoor performances in theatre, dance, music and visual arts. The literature of Singapore includes a collection of literary works by Singaporeans in one of the country's four main languages: English, Malay, Standard Mandarin and Tamil.
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