The cultural wealth of the archipelago managed to amaze visitors present at the Parade Rainbow Culture. The Parade that takes place on the beach, this is one of a series from the Festival Tanjung Kelayang.
Parade of Rainbow Cultural was attended by 40 participants from Belitung. However, some representatives also came from other regions such as Boyolali, Kabupaten Bekasi, also Jambi.
The Parade traveled a distance of 3 kilometers with a background view of the Islands. Start white sand, blue water, Island, up to the Rocks. The excitement is so pronounced because of about 4,000 people packed the parade route.
Meanwhile Parade Rainbow of Culture was opened by the delegation of Boyolali.
“We show Buto Gedrug and Topeng Ireng. For this to be the identity of Boyolali. Our appearance is special for the Festival Tanjung Kelayang. The dance has also been developed so new creations,” said a Senior Studio Art Krido Mudo Tarubatang Boyolali, Andri Suryanto.
The appearance of Buto Gedrug and Topeng Ireng got the appreciation of the public. Buto Gedrug own a piece of character art jathilan. Topeng Buto Gedrug also have some of the characters, which brown called Ludru. This character has a dragon’s nose and symbolizes the caste below.
Furthermore, the mask of the green color named Belegur Crown depicting the leaders. There are also color the mask gray or Eyes Leak so the companion leader.
Still there is also the appearance of the Tari Topeng Ireng. This dance has had the philosophy of ‘Toto Plate Rhythm Kenceng’, meaning that this life should be straight and passionate to achieve their goals.
The main characteristic of Topeng Ireng this is the crown of feathers that symbolizes simplicity. The costume consists of rampek and sompyok. The colors adopted red, blue, and black with sequins decoration.
“Tari Topeng Ireng also experience the update of the costume. First the crown and costume to wear leaves,” said Andrew.
In addition to Boyolali, Kabupaten Bekasi participate through Jaipong Dance. This dance is performed by 5 female dancers. The message to be conveyed, a positive image of the Bekasi preserve the traditions of the ancestors. Tari Jaipong version Bekasi collaborated with Lagu Ronggeng Menor and Kalang Sunda.
“The Festival Tanjung Kelayang is important. Visitors lot, both from within and outside the country. To that end, we perform here with her family. These dances continue to be preserved and in some schools already so special class,” said the Head of Tourism Marketing Dispar Bekasi Regency, Tri Cahyani.
Festival Tanjung Kelayang beach has become a magnet tourists. Numbered about 25,000 visitors attended the festival. The number of domestic tourists reached 5,000 people while the foreign touch of 1,000 people.
“The Target of tourist arrivals have exceeded the target both foreign tourists, domestic tourists, or local. This progress is good,” said Kadispar Belitung, Herman.
In addition to the appearance of the representatives of the regions, a Parade of Rainbow Culture also held a diverse wealth of the archipelago. There is a Lion dance and Liong, pencak silat plus debus, kuda lumping, up to the dance are also the distinctive music of Bali. Still there is also the exhibition of international kite followed by local participants and other countries.
“A series of Festival Tanjung Kelayang very much, reach 10 items. Of course it is great for branding the city,” said advisor to the Minister of Multicultural Kemenpar, Esthy Reko Astuty.
The whole series also got the appreciation of the Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya. He reveals Belitung benefited with the Festival Tanjung Kelayang.
“This Festival gives the impact is positive . The number of visits wisatan large, then there is value in the economy. We are pleased that the festival is a success. However, innovation and evaluation remains to be done so that the festival next year is great,” he said.
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