BANTEN

PROVINCE OF BANTEN

Hey guys, now we will tell you about Province of Banten in this post. We all know where Banten is it , right ? Yeah, Banten is a province on the westernmost province on the island of Java, in Indonesia and its capital is SerangThe population of Banten was officially estimated at 11,834,087 at the start of 2014, up from over 10.6 million during the 2010 census. Formerly part of the province of West Java, Banten became a separateprovince in 2000. The province is a transit corridor to Sumatra.Historically, it has had a culture distinct from the rest of Java and that of the broader Indonesian archipelago. In recent years, however, the northern half, particularly those areas near Jakarta and the Java Sea coast, have experienced rapid rises in population and urbanization, while the southern half, particularly that facing the Indian Ocean, maintains more of its traditional character.

TOURISM SITE

               The tourism site in Banten is like Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon, Panter Anyer, 

Gunung Krakatau, Pulau Shangyang, Pulau Sabesi, Tanjung Lesung.

Now, we will explain about Anyer Beach.

Anyer Beach

               Anyer beach is a beach which is quite famous in Banten , located in the district Anyer, Serang ,

 Banten . Anyer beach is composed of several beaches that can be visited ,

 the beach is also equipped with a wide range of tourism facilities as well as hotels and lodgings .

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PANTAI ANYER BANTEN

TRADITIONAL DANCES

We would like to tell you about Tari Prajurit. This is the one of the traditional dances from Banten.

TARI PRAJURIT

This dance is a dance that is played en masse by female dancers and male ( mixed) . This dance depicts fast motion soldier held by the empire offerings . The combination of martial arts movements and dynamic formation is salh one characteristic of this dance

TRADITIONAL HOUSES

Banten have the same traditional house with Bangka Belitung, named rumah panggung or Rumah Badui

                                          

  RUMAH PANGGUNG BANTEN

Baduy home stilts are made of wood . Each house has the same form , in the face there are halls The centers are places where they receive guests and interact place between residents . Bedouin house consists of front , middle , and back ( kitchen ) .

TRADITIONAL WEAPONS

Province of Banten have two of weapons such as Kujang dan Golok.

Kujang

Kujang Banten

               Cleaver is a unique weapon from West Java .

 Cleaver began to be made around the 8th century or to - 9 , made ​​of iron , steel and material prestige ,

 the length is about 20 to 25 cm and weighs about 300 grams .Cleaver is a tool that reflects 

the sharpness and critical power in life also symbolizes the strength and courage to protect

 the rights and truth . Is characteristic , both as weapons , agricultural tools , symbol , ornament ,

 or souvenirs 

Golok 

Golok Banten

               Machete is a traditional weapon that is often used for day-to- day needs .

 Ukurang and shape vary . Usually , the end of the saber shaped carving diverse , 

can be a variety of animal shapes .

TRADITIONAL COSTUME

Banten have the traditional costume named baju pangsi.

               Men : For men using long sleeves with colored batik cloth as subordinates .

 Are complementary and blangkon belt as well as using ordinary slippers sandals .

               Women : As for women , generally using a variety of jewelry such as gold

 or silver bracelet original . For clothes wearing that mixed with batik cloth .

Baju Pangsi

TRADITIONAL MUSIC INSTRUMENT

Banten have some of music instrument. There are Gendang,Terbang gede, angklung buhun and Dogdog Lojor. Generally, the traditional music instrument is used to traditional ceremonies , wedding, or in celebration .

  

            I think that`s all  culture from Banten that we know . We think that`s all information from us , see you on next post guys