regional culture banyuwangi

Banyuwangi history can not be separated from the history of the Kingdom Balambangan. In the mid-17th century, Banyuwangi is part of the kingdom, led by Prince Blambangan Tawang Alun. At this time in administrative VOC Blambangan as the region considers his power, on the basis of eastern Java handover of power (including Blambangan) by Pakubuwono II to the VOC. However VOC never really stuck his reign until the end of the 17th century, when the British government to establish trade relations with Balambangan. The area now known as the "complex Inggrisan" is the former site of the British trade office.
VOC immediately moved to secure its power over Blambangan at the end of the 18th century. This sparked a major war for five years (1767-1772). In war there is a fierce battle called Puputan Bayu as a last attempt to escape the kingdom Blambangan from the shackles of VOCs. Bayu Puputan battle occurred on December 18, 1771 which finally established as the anniversary of Banyuwangi. But in the end VOC was the one who gained the victory with the appointment of R. Wiroguno I (Mas Alit) as regent Banyuwangi first and mark the collapse of the kingdom Balambangan.
History of the famous fictional character is Princess Sritanjung who has been killed by her husband in the river because of her husband's doubts about the fetus in her womb is not a child but the infidelity when he left to the battlefield. With the oath his promise to the husband of the princess said: "If the blood that flows in this river was putrid fetus is not yours but if it smells good (fragrant), the fetus is your son". So once the blood that flows into the river smells fragrant, then the husband menyesalah known as Raden Banterang this and named the area as Banyuwangi.
Another historical figure is Minak Djinggo, a Duke of Blambangan who rebelled against the Majapahit kingdom and can be suppressed by the messenger of Majapahit, namely Damarwulan. But is not the real name of Minak Djinggo original name of the duke Balambangan. The name was given by the Majapahit as a form of mockery to Brhe Wirabumi who are descendants of the Majapahit empire

arts and culture

Banyuwangi in addition to being a crossing from Java to Bali, is also a meeting of various types of cultures from various regions. Banyuwangi culture characterized by the culture of Java, Bali, Madura, Malay, European and local culture that fills the contents of each other and eventually become typical that does not exist in any area in Java

traditional Art

Banyuwangi traditional arts, among others:

• Gandrung Banyuwangi
• Seblang
• Janger
• Rengganis
• Hadrah Kunthulan
• Patrol
• Mocopatan Pacul Goang
• Jaranan Butho
• Barong
• Kebo-Keboan
• Angklung Caruk
• Gedhogan
• Batik

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Type of art was a part of the typical art Banyuwangi still alive and thriving in the local community.

Typical music Banyuwangi
Gamelan Banyuwangi particularly those used in the dance Gandrung has a uniqueness in the presence of two violins, one of whom serve as Paritus or song leader. Historically, at about the 19th century, Europe witnessed a show Seblang (or Gandrung) accompanied with the flute. Then the person is trying to harmonize with the violin he was carrying at the time, when he played the songs with violin Seblang earlier, the people around fascinated with rhythm slash generated the violin. Since then, the violin began to shift the flute because it can produce high tones that can not be issued by the flute.
In addition, the gamelan is also using "kluncing" (triangle), the triangular-shaped musical instrument made of thick iron wire, and sounded with the bat from the same material.
Then there is "drums" that number could be one or two. Drums are used in Banyuwangi almost similar to the drums used in Sundanese and Balinese gamelan. Its function is to become a commando in the music, and give effect to the musical on all sides.
The next tool is the "kethuk". Made of iron, amounted to two different sizes and are made in accordance with larasannya. "Kethuk estri" (feminine) is large, or in the Javanese gamelan called Slendro. While "kethuk jaler" (masculine) tuned higher one kempyung (kwint). Kethuk function here not merely as an instrument of 'amplifier or guards beat' as in the Javanese gamelan, but combined with kluncing to follow the beat of drum patterns.
While "kempul" or gong, the gamelan Banyuwangi (especially Gandrung) consists of only one instrument of iron gongs. Sometimes interspersed with "saron bali" and "angklung".
In addition to Gandrung this Gamelan, Gamelan Angklung used to show that different Gandrung ravenous, because there are additional bamboo angklung is tuned according to pitch. For the patrol, all instruments made of bamboo. Even for the show Janger, used Balinese gamelan and Javanese gamelan Rengganis complete. Special being Hadrah Kunthulan art, used tambourine, drum, drums, violin and sometimes bonang (or in Balinese gamelan called Reong).
Modernization was not inevitable in music Banyuwangi, there were many variants of the music is a blend of traditional and modern, such as Creative Kunthulan, Gandrung Creation, Creation and Janger kendhang kempul Mix which incorporates elements of electrons into the music, and art became popular among the people. Nevertheless, some cultural experts worry it will shift the artistic creations of classical art that has developed during berratus-hundred years.