Jegog Kerawitan

Jegog Kerawitan 

Jegog musical arts is one of the distinctive features and the richness of Balinese culture. Have you heard or even witnessed this Jegog? If so, you include of the few lucky ones who have been given the opportunity to witness one of the ancient arts in this country, particularly the island.
Jegog art is art with a musical instrument made of bamboo tree with a large size and produce a melodious voice and the rhythm that captivates. Approximately 90 percent of the instrumentation used in this art using bamboo as the main material, in a variety of sizes. Starting from the largest thickness is 300 cm long, 18 cm diameter and a thickness of 2 cm.

Jegog usually played by two groups who showed strength and their ability to play music with each other . It is called also Mebarung , which is sometimes coupled with an exciting and creative dance songs by the players of the team, to produce a work of art that is so fantastic , solid and natural . Art is usually a lot of attention and admiration invite foreign tourists from abroad are very likely only here they can see it.

Currently , there are about 56 groups Jegog lived in many villages . Suar Agung is one of the groups that are Jegog Sangkaragung village , 5 km east of the State, where most of the players are Balinese farmers who fill their leisure time by playing Jegog . Jegog art world has been very popular in Japan , especially for travelers who want to see Jegog always done in their own homes with visualistiknya unspoiled atmosphere .location Jegog
Art in the Village Jegog Sangkaragung , District State , Jembrana District, Bali Province , Indonesia.