Wednesday 22 January 2014

ART AND CULTURE


ART AND CULTURE
Sundanese culture combines very diverse elements. Sundanese language and manners range from highly refined and formalized to downright vulgar and ribald.
Sundanese performing arts comprise a dynamic tradition in which experiment has always been a vital factor. Even the most conservative musicians pride themselves on innovations they have introduced, as well as on preserving intact the tradition they have inherited, without apparent contradiction.


People
Renowned for showing uncommon warmth, along with courtesy and politeness.
They have a strong sense of helping each other when in need.
Religion
As is fitting in a society woven from such a variety of spiritual threads, choosing to honor their chosen faith in a personal way and leaving others to follow their own beliefs in peace.
Language
This is typical of the Sundanese, the residents of West Java, known as well as Pasundan or Priangan land, one of the most densely populated regions on the island of Java.
Arts
Sundanese culture features a variety of performing arts traditionally are alive and well.
Traditional Village
One of the most interesting villages in all of Sunda is Kampung Naga (Dragon Village). Despite its fierce name it is in reality a very peaceful place, that has preserved its traditional village layout, architecture, and way of life.
Handycraft
Home industries make the most famous of these is the bamboo handicraft centre in the village of Rajapolah. Here the visitor can purchase many different types of bamboo handicraft unique to the area.

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