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LENGSER SUNDA
Lengser is one of the ceremonial traditions in West Java. This tradition is often used at weddings . Until now it is still preserved and studied, especially for the Sundanese people. Because this is the nation's cultural asset.
What is the traditional ceremony of lengser sunda?
This traditional ceremony is a tradition enlivened by the actions of a Sundanese figure named Aki Lengser. Many events were enlivened by Aksi Lengser, one of which was in welcoming the bride and groom at the wedding.
Various kinds of traditional ceremonies attended by Aki Lengser are full of cultural attractions. One of them is peacock dance or similar dance. In addition, the audience can see various arts typical of the Sundanese region such as karawitan, bodoran, comedy and others.
THE ORIGIN OF LENGSER SUNDA
Lengser which means to promote familiarity and closeness that blends with the life of small people. His name is very legendary in the tradition of Sundanese society, now it is difficult to find Sundanese people who do not know the name of the figure. This Ki Lengser character has funny, innocent, and unique characteristics, but also has unpredictable intelligence, which is often described as a versatile character. Lengser is the "Embodiment" and "Representative" of the Prabu or King who descends to meet and unite with his people. The position of Ki Lengser is very high, being above Patih under the King, Ki Lengser has the duty of Advisor, Companion to the King. With the passage of time that is increasingly modern, what can distinguish Ki Lengser during the Kingdom and Ki Lengser today, "is very different, but there is one similarity between Ki Lengser in the Kingdom era and Ki Lengser today, namely as a Companion. If Lengser during the Pajajaran Kingdom used to be a companion of the Prabu, but nowadays Ki Lengser serves as a companion of "Mapag Panganten", one of the ceremonial arts or often referred to as welcoming the bride.
The presence of Ki Lengser attracted the attention of the audience or invited guests. Ki Lengser is the one who directs the traditional ceremony. When the bride and groom come to the reception place, it will be Lengser who will welcome and direct them to the aisle chairs accompanied by dancers and pennant-bearers. Ki Lengser is usually played by a man. As for the woman who acts as the male companion of Lengser. Ki Lengser acts as an advisor in marriage, so Ki Lengser is more often played by grandfathers. The clothes worn by Ki Lengser were only enough to wear camp clothes, pangsi pants, and equipment with a sarong that was draped, and totopong (headband). And with her toothless teeth and funny dance moves, her presence can always make the audience laugh. Usually this mapag panganten ceremony does not last long, because it is only to welcome the arrival of the bride and groom and deliver them to the aisle chair. The presence of Ki Lengser is highly anticipated and makes many people amazed by his funny behavior.
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Lengser is one of the ceremonial traditions in West Java. This tradition is often used at weddings . Until now it is still preserved and studied, especially for the Sundanese people. Because this is the nation's cultural asset.
What is the traditional ceremony of lengser sunda?
This traditional ceremony is a tradition enlivened by the actions of a Sundanese figure named Aki Lengser. Many events were enlivened by Aksi Lengser, one of which was in welcoming the bride and groom at the wedding.
Various kinds of traditional ceremonies attended by Aki Lengser are full of cultural attractions. One of them is peacock dance or similar dance. In addition, the audience can see various arts typical of the Sundanese region such as karawitan, bodoran, comedy and others.
THE ORIGIN OF LENGSER SUNDA
Lengser which means to promote familiarity and closeness that blends with the life of small people. His name is very legendary in the tradition of Sundanese society, now it is difficult to find Sundanese people who do not know the name of the figure. This Ki Lengser character has funny, innocent, and unique characteristics, but also has unpredictable intelligence, which is often described as a versatile character. Lengser is the "Embodiment" and "Representative" of the Prabu or King who descends to meet and unite with his people. The position of Ki Lengser is very high, being above Patih under the King, Ki Lengser has the duty of Advisor, Companion to the King. With the passage of time that is increasingly modern, what can distinguish Ki Lengser during the Kingdom and Ki Lengser today, "is very different, but there is one similarity between Ki Lengser in the Kingdom era and Ki Lengser today, namely as a Companion. If Lengser during the Pajajaran Kingdom used to be a companion of the Prabu, but nowadays Ki Lengser serves as a companion of "Mapag Panganten", one of the ceremonial arts or often referred to as welcoming the bride.
The presence of Ki Lengser attracted the attention of the audience or invited guests. Ki Lengser is the one who directs the traditional ceremony. When the bride and groom come to the reception place, it will be Lengser who will welcome and direct them to the aisle chairs accompanied by dancers and pennant-bearers. Ki Lengser is usually played by a man. As for the woman who acts as the male companion of Lengser. Ki Lengser acts as an advisor in marriage, so Ki Lengser is more often played by grandfathers. The clothes worn by Ki Lengser were only enough to wear camp clothes, pangsi pants, and equipment with a sarong that was draped, and totopong (headband). And with her toothless teeth and funny dance moves, her presence can always make the audience laugh. Usually this mapag panganten ceremony does not last long, because it is only to welcome the arrival of the bride and groom and deliver them to the aisle chair. The presence of Ki Lengser is highly anticipated and makes many people amazed by his funny behavior.
#tradisisunda
#budayaindonesia
#inonesia
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