Jatiran

Javanese Traditional Dance, Jatiran (Jaran braid)

         

         Anyone know tradisional Jatiran or Jathilan dance? Do you often see or hear Kuda Lumping dance or performance? Usually we see the show Kuda Lumping these seem extreme, because the dancers almost show no lajim eating  in eating by humans in general, the traditional dance known as Kuda Lumping or Jaran braid. This dance originated from Java Region, each area has a habit of folk art demonstrates the welcome honored guests. One of them is the folk art known as kuda lumping, which is a dance that depicts the movements of the horse.

 

         Jathilan lumping horse dance or the arts is one of the branches that grow and thrive in different districts in Central Java this long in the historical development, Magelang Regency, Semarang, Kendal, Pekalongan, Batang, Tegal, Pemalang, Wonosobo and recorded Waterford still have this lumping horse art with thew each district. Art lumping horse was originally known as the art jathilan here in after known as the (horse) horse braid. Lumping horse becomes a more popular name than the two previous names. The name "kuda lumping" is not only known in Central Java, but has been nationally and internationally.

 

       Jathil is the origin of the word meaning Jathilan cause reflex jumped, as a sign of happiness. Happiness is implied in a dance inspired by the story that tells the story of Panji  Asmorobangun meeting with the Goddess Sekartaji. Also called a dance lesson braid because it uses props such as jaranan (piggyback) are mainly made from braids (woven bamboo), while lumping horse also has the same meaning as lumping means leather or woven bamboo, so it can freely interpreted as a show with a rocking horse made ​​of woven bamboo or bamboo skin. Art lumping horse that was originally only favored by the Java community is now beginning to be known and loved by people outside Java. Jathilan which later evolved into a very traditional lumping horse dance with new creations, making this an interesting art to be enjoyed. Even foreign tourists too fond of. Lumping horse dance that is well known in the archipelago already should continue to be developed.

source:constibutor